Dartholm sits along quiet Shore Road in Southwest Harbor, overlooking the picturesque harbor, and boasts a rich and storied history. Once the summer residence for the president of Dartmouth College—giving rise to its distinctive name—the home has since been thoughtfully updated into a gracious shingle-style cottage, well-suited for comfortable year-round living. Views from the traditional cottage are expansive, with yachts and lobster boats traversing the harbor, scenic views of Somes Sound, the Cranberry Islands and mountains of Acadia beyond. Dartholm optimizes what life on the waterfront has to offer.
- The home has been beautifully restored and renovated, incorporating a wonderful blend of traditional elements and modern conveniences.
- The main house has five bedrooms; two of which are on the first floor.
- The first floor also hosts a warm and inviting living room, cottage-style dining room, modern chef’s kitchen and den.
- A newer addition on the first floor—encompassing the kitchen, dining room, and primary bedroom suite—is fully winterized and equipped with geothermal heating, while the remaining portions of the home are designed for seasonal use.
- The seasonal one-bedroom guest house offers an additional living area with full kitchen, laundry and bath, with most rooms enjoying the sweeping harbor, island and mountain views.
- The property has been impeccably maintained and includes a beautifully landscaped private back yard with deck, two-car garage, garden shed, private deep water dock with two moorings and a recent granite structured seawall.
- The town of Southwest Harbor is a vibrant year-round community offering a multitude of quaint restaurants and shops, and is a renowned center for boating enthuisiats of all kinds.