MLS# 73304663 – 246 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945

$1,999,000 - 4Br/3Ba - for Sale in Marblehead
Price: $1,999,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 2 full, 1 half
Living Area SqFt: 2,443
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres: 0.44
Lot Size SqFt: 19,235
Year Built: 1911
Days on Website: 34

Courtesy of J. Barrett & Company, The Lopes Group.

Property Description

Discover Twelve Lanterns, a Mediterranean villa steeped in history, perched high on rock ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a secret gem on Marblehead Neck. Designed & commissioned by Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1911, this home is a true testament to her love for Italy, Spain, & the Mediterranean w/ exquisite details like decorative tiles, arched doorways, vaulted ceilings, & a soaring tower w/ 12 windows offering panoramic views. Stroll through wooden gates, mature gardens & up stone steps, to this 4-bedroom residence w/ a primary suite on the main level. The kitchen, primary bath & windows were updated in 2003 while preserving the home’s historical charm. In 2009 an additional jewel was added, a separate artist studio, complete w/ heat, electricity & 1/2 bath-perfect for creative work or large projects, w/ doors large enough for a car or boat. Other features include: a generator, outdoor pizza oven, deeded beach path & a detached 2-car garage. Timeless Charm & Modern Convenience

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Property Details and Features

  • Property Access
  • Road Frontage Type: “Public”
  • Road Surface Type: “Paved”
  • Appliances & Equipment
  • Appliances: “Water Heater”, “Range”, “Dishwasher”, “Disposal”, “Refrigerator”, “Washer”, “Dryer”, “Wine Refrigerator”, “Range Hood”
  • Basement
  • Basement: “Partial”, “Unfinished”
  • Bathrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 2.5 total bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Second Bedroom
  • Level: First
  • Area: 171.6
  • Length: 12
  • Width: 14.3
  • Third Bedroom
  • Level: First
  • Area: 151.2
  • Length: 10.8
  • Width: 14
  • Fourth Bedroom
  • Level: First
  • Area: 126
  • Length: 12
  • Width: 10.5
  • Building
  • Building Area Total: 2443
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: “Frame”, “Stone”
  • Living Area: 2443
  • Other Structures: “Workshop”
  • Year Built Source: Owner
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Community
  • Community Features: “Shopping”, “Tennis Court(s)”, “Park”, “Walk/Jog Trails”, “Golf”, “Bike Path”, “Conservation Area”, “House of Worship”, “Marina”, “Private School”, “Public School”, “Sidewalks”
  • Cooling
  • Cooling: “Central Air”
  • Cooling Included
  • Doors
  • Features: “Insulated Doors”, “French Doors”
  • Dining Room
  • Features: “Cathedral Ceiling(s)”, “Flooring – Hardwood”, “Deck – Exterior”, “Exterior Access”, “Slider”, “Lighting – Sconce”, “Lighting – Overhead”
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 112.86
  • Length: 11.4
  • Width: 9.9
  • Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: “Porch”, “Deck”, “Patio”, “Professional Landscaping”, “Sprinkler System”, “Decorative Lighting”, “Screens”, “Fenced Yard”, “Garden”
  • Patio And Porch Features: “Porch”, “Deck”, “Patio”
  • Fence
  • Fencing: “Fenced/Enclosed”, “Fenced”
  • Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Included
  • Features: “Living Room”
  • Floors
  • Flooring: “Tile”, “Hardwood”, “Stone / Slate”, “Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile”, “Flooring – Hardwood”, “Concrete”
  • Foundation
  • Foundation Details: “Granite”, “Other”
  • Garage
  • 2 garage spaces
  • Garage Included
  • Heating
  • Heating: “Forced Air”, “Natural Gas”
  • Heating Included
  • Interior Features
  • Interior Features: “Vaulted Ceiling(s)”, “Attic Access”, “Cathedral Ceiling(s)”, “Beamed Ceilings”, “Lighting – Sconce”, “Lighting – Overhead”, “Bathroom – Half”, “Closet/Cabinets – Custom Built”, “Entry Hall”, “Wine Cellar”, “Gallery”, “Bonus Room”, “Office”, “Wired for Sound”, “Internet Available – Unknown”
  • Kitchen
  • Features: “Vaulted Ceiling(s)”, “Flooring – Hardwood”, “Pantry”, “Countertops – Stone/Granite/Solid”, “Cabinets – Upgraded”, “Stainless Steel Appliances”, “Gas Stove”, “Lighting – Overhead”
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 158.57
  • Length: 15.7
  • Width: 10.1
  • Laundry
  • Features: “Electric Dryer Hookup”, “Washer Hookup”, “First Floor”
  • Lot
  • Lot Features: “Gentle Sloping”
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Size Area: 0.44
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19235
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: M: 0903 B: 8 L: 0,2027921
  • Living Room
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 396.27
  • Length: 25.9
  • Width: 15.3
  • Primary Bedroom
  • Features: “Bathroom – Full”, “Cathedral Ceiling(s)”, “Ceiling Fan(s)”, “Walk-In Closet(s)”, “Flooring – Hardwood”, “Recessed Lighting”
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 176.079999
  • Length: 14.2
  • Width: 12.4
  • Energy Saving
  • Green Energy Efficient: “Thermostat”
  • Parking
  • Parking Features: “Detached”, “Garage Door Opener”, “Garage Faces Side”, “Paved Drive”, “Off Street”
  • Parking Total: 4
  • 2 covered spaces
  • Open Parking
  • Property
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: “Scenic View(s)”
  • Waterfront Features: “Beach Front”, “Ocean”, “Direct Access”, “Walk to”, “0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach”, “Beach Ownership(Private, Deeded Rights)”
  • Zoning: LSR
  • Roof
  • Roof: “Clay”
  • Security Features
  • Security Features: “Security System”
  • Sewer
  • Sewer: “Public Sewer”
  • Taxes
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17948
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Utilities
  • Electric: “Generator”, “Circuit Breakers”, “Generator Connection”
  • Utilities: “for Gas Range”, “for Electric Dryer”, “Washer Hookup”, “Generator Connection”
  • Water Source: “Public”
  • Windows
  • Window Features: “Insulated Windows”, “Screens”

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