246 Ocean Avenue Marblehead, MA 01945
"TWELVE LANTERNS" - A small Mediterranean villa on Marblehead Neck, known as " Isabella Stewart Gardner's Marblehead Secret". This distinctive villa was planned, commissioned and supervised through construction by Mrs. Gardner herself in 1911. "Twelve Lanterns" sits high on a rock ledge overlooking the ocean and comes with a DEEDED BEACH PATH. A covered arch and stone steps lead to its entrance. Inside, the Great Room has an enormous fireplace, vaulted ceilings, detailed original woodwork and beams. There are 4 bedrooms in total, the primary suite, on the main level,has a spacious custom tiled bath and walk-in closet. The kitchen and baths are updated to modern standards. The decorative tiles, balconies and arched doorways add to its intrigue. The Tower Room, with 12 large windows, has limitless views of the ocean, harbor and town. Beautiful gardens, flowering climbing vines and a wood burning pizza oven compliment the property. Included is a LARGE HEATED ARTIST STUDIO & 2 car garage.
- Property TypeSingle Family Home
- NeighborhoodN/A
- CountyEssex
- Taxes$20,031
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees$0
- Days on Site22 Days
- MLS StatusActive
- MLS ID Number73222161
- Home Size Source N/A
- Year Built1911
- Lot Size0.44 Acres
- Full Baths2
- Partial Baths1
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General Features
- Style VillaItalianate
- Construction FrameStone
- Parking DetachedGarage Door OpenerGarage Faces SidePaved DriveOff StreetPaved
- Parking Spaces 4
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Electric GeneratorCircuit Breakers200+ Amp Service
- Basement PartialUnfinished
- Acreage 0.44
- Water Public
- Security Security System
- Property Sub Type Single Family Residence
- Garage Spaces 2
- Attached Garage No
- Foundation Concrete PerimeterOtherGraniteIrregular
- Zoning LSR
- Buyer Agent Compensation 2
- Facilitator Compensation 2
- Compensation Based On Net Sale Price
- Sub-Agency Relationship Offered No
- Garage 2
- Parking Features DetachedGarage Door OpenerGarage Faces SidePaved DriveOff StreetPaved
- Electricity GeneratorCircuit Breakers200+ Amp ServiceGenerator Connection
Interior Features
- Cooling Central AirDual
- Heating GravityNatural Gas
- Appliances Electric Water HeaterWater HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasherDryerWine RefrigeratorRange Hood
- Flooring TileHardwoodStone / SlateFlooring - HardwoodFlooring - Stone/ Ceramic TileConcreteFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior Walk-In Closet(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)Closet/Cabinets - Custom BuiltLoftWine CellarHome OfficeBonus RoomMud RoomWired for SoundInternet Available - Unknown
- Fireplaces 1
- Laundry Features First FloorElectric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
- Window Features Storm Window(s)Screens
- Fireplace Yes
- Kitchen Cathedral Ceiling(s)Flooring - HardwoodPantryCountertops - Stone/Granite/SolidStainless Steel AppliancesGas Stove
- Living Room Cathedral Ceiling(s)Beamed CeilingsFlooring - HardwoodFrench DoorsLighting - SconceLighting - Overhead
- Master Bedroom Yes
- Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)Closet/Cabinets - Custom BuiltLoftWine CellarHome OfficeBonus RoomMud RoomWired for SoundInternet Available - Unknown
Exterior Features
- View Scenic View(s)
- Fencing Fenced
- Spa No
- Waterfront Property No
- Waterfront Features Beach FrontBeach AccessOceanWalk to0 to 1/10 Mile To BeachBeach Ownership( PrivateDeeded Rights)
- Exterior PorchPatioProfessional LandscapingSprinkler SystemDecorative LightingScreensFenced Yard
- Lot Gentle Sloping
- Patio And Porch PorchPatio
- Other Structures Workshop
- Lot Features Gentle Sloping
- Roof Clay
- Waterview Features Beach FrontBeach AccessOceanWalk to0 to 1/10 Mile To BeachBeach Ownership(Private,Deeded Rights)
Community Features
- Community Features ShoppingParkWalk/ Jog TrailsGolfConservation AreaHouse of WorshipMarinaPublic SchoolWalk/Jog Trails
- Senior Community No
- MLS Area Marblehead Neck
- Security Features Security System
- Adult Care Community No
- Accessibility Features No