Open Ocean Real Estate

MLS Number 1605349

• Residential
• Bedrooms 10
• Bathroom 11
• Square Feet 10,918
• Acreage 6.03

Wanakiwin blends the best of classic shingle-style architectural features with the contemporary needs of a modern family, resulting in a very sophisticated style with a casual elegance. The gracious, efficient residence easily accommodates a large extended family with staff or a quiet oceanfront respite from a busy city. Views from every room are of the dramatic oceanfront with pink granite ledges, the Eastern Way and several offshore islands, or the lush gardens. Yachts and busy lobster boats ply the waters daily providing nonstop scenic activity. The year-round, traditional design home features the best of all worlds, with covered or open porches for any weather, large or intimate living and dining rooms for entertaining, and ten bedrooms, some of which are staff quarters, but all with pleasing and dramatic ocean views. Magnificent gardens by award winning designers provide color and quiet sitting areas with both mossy woodland or ocean views with pink granite ledge backdrops. Superior craftsmanship and quality are visible at every turn, and maintained to the highest standards. Wanakiwin maintains a patina of excellence; there are many thoughtful additions, such beadboard ceilings, wainscoting with Douglas fir, cherry or ash, wood burning fireplaces, double doors to bedrooms for privacy with wooden louvered panels for ventilation, and several private bedroom porches. Located on six private woodland acres with 650' of dramatic pink granite oceanfront, Wanakiwin provides one of the most spectacular settings along the coast of Maine, and particularly in this coveted neighborhood. Mossy woodland paths meander through the property with colorful perennial gardens throughout, providing total privacy, with a long, dedicated driveway to the residence and garages. Wanakiwin exudes an unparalleled cachet and quiet elegance.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1603514

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Square Feet 7,016
• Acreage 9.25

Tranquility, a private estate on Frenchman Bay in Hull's Cove, a quiet village in Bar Harbor, presents a rare family compound of three fully appointed year-round residences with a separate guest/caretaker apartment. This unprecedented enclave is located on 10± serene, parklike acres with 1,100' of deepwater shorefront on the grounds of a former estate. In this registered wildlife preserve, deer, fox, and bunnies wander throughout the property as eagles soar overhead. Paths meander throughout the property, around and over a gentle stream and reflecting pond; graceful arched bridges cross the stream, with teak and granite benches along the paths. An heirloom orchard graces a quiet corner of the property and leads to the water. A granite fire pit set apart from the main house, as are croquet and bocce courts. Several staircases access the beaches and rocky shoreline, and a deep water dock with electrical power and water service provides access to two offshore moorings. Tranquility's main, architect designed house at the water's edge has a spacious Great Room, with open living/dining/kitchen area; a sweeping curved stairway highlights the welcoming foyer. A quiet office, den with breakfast room, screened porch, and en suite bedroom with private deck are all on the first floor; the second floor has a second primary en suite bedroom with private deck and two additional bedrooms. An oversized two car garage provides parking and storage, as well as a two-bedroom year-round efficiency residence. Tranquility Gatehouse enjoys a lush garden setting with a four-bedroom, year-round residence with a large deck and screened porch. Tranquility Carriage House was built incorporating part of the granite foundation and cutting gardens of the original Baymeath estate. There are 3 bedrooms with a screened porch. A separate estate office is part of this residence, with large, attached garage/work area. An additional two-car storage garage and greenhouse is also at this site.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1573089

• Residential
• Bedrooms 13
• Bathroom 7
• Square Feet 5,197
• Acreage 4.03

Pearson Cottage is classic, waterfront summer home with a dock located in a wonderfully private setting on desirable Sargeant Drive close to clubs and all village amenities. Sited on 4 acres with 272 feet of frontage on Somes Sound and offering commanding views of the ocean and Acadia National Park, this property personifies what buyers search for in a gracious summer residence. Built in 1920, Pearson Cottage retains its original charm with large gathering spaces, wood-burning fireplaces, and a glorious seaside patio overlooking the sound. The approach from Sargeant Drive through a sylvan forest replete with wild ferns, lush mosses and mature conifers provides privacy and a buffer from the street and neighbors, culminating at the nearly water's edge residence framed by Somes Sound's undeniably commanding views. Sailing yachts and working lobster boats traverse the sound and provide endless entertainment from the brick terrace on the oceanside of the cottage. A private, deep-water granite dock provides water access at all tides. Considered Colonial Revival-style architecture, the steeply gabled residence provides 5,197 square feet of living space, with several large living spaces, 13 total bedrooms, six full bathrooms, one powder room and a wonderful outdoor shower. The residence was designed primarily for summer use, but could be utilized in the shoulder seasons as it is equipped with central heat. Pearson Cottage is an exceptional waterfront estate in Northeast Harbor with its excellent setting, views, privacy and unparalleled location.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1517536

• Residential
• Bedrooms 6
• Bathroom 8
• Square Feet 14,375
• Acreage 38.6

Escape to serenity at BOLDWATER, a unique deep-water oceanfront estate nestled on 38.6 lush acres in Brooklin. Here you'll enjoy stunning scenery and distant views of Arcadia, exceptional resort-style living afforded by 1,400 feet of shoreline along Blue Hill Bay, a private beach, 2-boat mooring/docking permit, elevator, heated oceanfront pool, a pool house with a kitchenette and bathroom. This fabulous offering has many possibilities, featuring an expansive main home, a buildable lot, gatehouse, and a guest house that can be used for company, or for income-production. In addition,17 acres can also be part of the sale to create an ultimate retreat! Built-in 1980, updated with a new roof (2021), the property sits amidst gorgeous woods and greenery, with its own tranquil lake, beautiful gardens, lovely fountain, and an apple orchard! The 3-level main house, at 14,375 sq/ft, is exquisite with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 3 half baths. Elegant interiors are enriched by incredible finishes such as hardwood and tile floors, 9 fireplaces, hand-painted murals, generous windows, thoughtful built-ins, and extensive millwork. This oasis is a perfect backdrop for entertaining and privacy, marked by a grand entryway with turned staircase, and graciously proportioned rooms for every lifestyle purpose. Adding to the allure is a paneled library, an enormous solarium for plant lovers, a chef's kitchen with granite counters, a huge island, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast room. Six bedrooms, 3 with en-suite baths, are highlighted by the primary retreat with a spa-inspired bath and breathtaking ocean views. The enjoyment continues to the ground-level basement presenting an entertainment room, fabulous dry sauna, Jacuzzi bath, and more sleeping quarters. Both guest houses provide inviting accommodations with a living area, full kitchen, 4 bedrooms,3 baths, and 3 fire places. A generator assures backup power in the event of an outage for seamless living and peace of mind

Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty

MLS Number 1589837

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Square Feet 6,326
• Acreage 12.3

Greenway Court is the romantic epitome of pre Fire of 1947 grand cottages in Bar Harbor whose property today still commands the jaw dropping views that made it so awe inspiring in the heyday. The twelve acres maintain several buildable spots to experience all of what the Coast of Maine offers from Acadia National Park's mountains to uninterrupted ocean to the horizon to the lighthouse right off it's rocky shore. Hints of the original estate are everywhere with brick patios, crumbling entry pillars and decorative landscaping walls throughout. The current house was built in the 1980s with seemingly full walls of glass reaffirming that the story of this property is what you are looking at - a mesmerizing juxtaposition of water, forest and islands. Whether the future expanse of a primary home with guest cottage(s) and recreational spaces or the potential division to several lots, the size and location of this property has myriad possibilities.

Listed by Swan Agency Real Estate

MLS Number 1560331

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 7
• Square Feet 7,291
• Acreage 6.35

Located on 6.35+/- acres with 968+/- feet of deepwater shorefront and a Dock on Somes Sound, Westcliffe has a 5 bedroom, 7 bath main house with 7,291+/- feet of year round living space, and a 2 bedroom 2 full bath guest house with 1,984 sft of year round living space over a 4-bay garage The Main House was designed by renowned Architect Stewart Brecher, with exceptional construction details highlighting waterviews from every room. High ceilings, and full length windows surrounded by gorgeous mahogany and cherry wood throughout bring in natural light and unlimited views of Somes Sound and the mountains of Acadia. The kitchen is a chef's delight with granite countertops, an island, and stainless steel Viking multi burner gas stove with a commercial vent hood. The formal dining room and living room share a double fireplace framed by custom granite stonework. On the waterside, there is a full house length deck that wraps around from the North to the South end, offering large entertainment areas, with side porches for more privacy. Each bedroom has AC and its own full bath. The 3rd floor offers a custom Hinckley Bar and full deck area with unlimited 180 degree views from the south to the north across Somes Sound and Acadia's mountains. The Dock is well protected and fully renovated in 2018, with 3 moorings. A full house generator and security system offer added protection. ''Westcliffe'' shares grace, elegance, and privacy all together with Acadia's gift of the land, ocean, and mountains.

Listed by The Knowles Company

MLS Number 1580037

• Residential
• Bedrooms 7
• Bathroom 6
• Square Feet 6,216
• Acreage 3.68

Eastern Watch, located just outside of downtown Bar Harbor, evokes a sense of the by-gone Rusticator Era of the town's Gilded Age near the old estates of the Vanderbilts, Kennedys and Acadia's founder George Dorr. The classic New England cottage perched high above Frenchman Bay on Sols Cliff has views from the Porcupine islands to the Egg Rock lighthouse and beyond. Enjoy watching cruise ships and whale watch boats passing just below the oversized 130-foot granite and bluestone terrace with outdoor kitchen and granite fireplace. The 4 bedroom main house is a John Libby timber frame with a three story cathedral living area that boasts a granite fireplace and stonework. Built in 1995, the home was totally remodeled in 2006. Beautiful master suite with views of the bay and islands; master bath with walk-in shower area with soaking tub and just around the corner is your own gym area. The second floor of the carriage house is a two bedroom apartment with a kid's bunk room and play loft above. This beautiful estate sits high on a bluff that is over 100' above the ocean so you'll always have the same shoreline and view. You can walk into town or connect on to hiking or biking trails right from the house to access Acadia National Park

Listed by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

MLS Number 1562440

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 3
• Square Feet 8,682
• Acreage 231.2

Penobscot Lookout is a premier mountaintop retreat with 231.2± acres and spectacular, unobstructed, 270-degree views out to Penobscot Bay, its many islands, and Mount Desert and Cadillac Mountain in the distance. The house is an exceptionally well-designed contemporary residence with an open floorplan, and the clean aesthetic compliments the home's natural setting. Floor to ceiling windows in nearly every room promote the views and emphasize the unique mountaintop location and pleasing, top-of-the-line accents include exposed steel and wood beams, expert stonework, wood floors, elaborate light fixtures and quartz countertops. Accessed by a private, gated drive, the expansive grounds on Ducktrap Mountain feature over one-hundred sugar maple trees, several acres of blueberry fields and a recently planted apple orchard. A network of well-maintained nature trails can be found throughout the property for year-round recreation and 1,232± feet of frontage on Knights Pond provides the opportunity for canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. Approximately 164± acres of the property are subject to a Conservation Easement held by Coastal Mountains Land Trust.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1579961

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 4
• Square Feet 4,706
• Acreage 1.28

Leeward is located along the Western Way, well known by yachters as an ocean passage leading to the entrance of Great Harbor, in the vibrant community of Southwest Harbor. Enjoy this front row seat to the endless island, mountain and boating scenery with lobstering and yacht racing often in the foreground. Soaring windows with a cathedral living room ceiling provide views in a light-filled sitting room featuring a large brick hearth fireplace and handcrafted cabinetry, reminiscent of fine yacht interiors. The open kitchen has black granite counters and stainless-steel appliances; a ships' ladder accesses a loft area overlooking the living room with ocean views. This contemporary year-round home has three bedrooms with an additional secluded guest suite over the oversized three-car garage. A large, protected deck provides additional outdoor seating overlooking the water and islands. Additionally, Leeward features a deepwater dock and mooring, providing the type of unfettered access for boating that few properties offer. Thoughtfully planned landscaping provides privacy to this gorgeous setting that frames magnificent ocean and island views. Meticulously designed and maintained inside and out, Leeward offers many of the desirable amenities that discerning buyers are looking for.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1551658

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 4
• Square Feet 5,707
• Acreage 9.55

Safe Harbor on Penobscot Bay. The most exquisite property in all of Maine. Gorgeous 9.5 ACRES, in desirable Belfast, on the harbor. An extraordinary property, offering a parklike setting with manicured lawns cascading towards the ocean and sandy beach, stretching across 620' on the shore. This elegant home comes to you fully furnished. Boasting custom interior design and décor, all timeless, sophisticated and elegant, with functionality and comfort. Through the gated entrance, the approach is manicured, leading to the circular drive, adorned by mature Rhododendrons. The years of landscape designers is but one of many benefits of purchasing a home whose owners have nurtured the property for decades. The library features walls of built-ins with light filled space from the skylights. The living room overlooks the ocean with floor to ceiling glass. Pocket doors offer privacy, if desired, from the formal dining room, offering the same breathtaking views over the water. Casual dining opens to the water facing deck for those outdoor entertaining events. The kitchen boasts a Jenn-Air 6 burner cooktop, wall ovens; pantry, and walls of cabinets atop granite counters. Den features a comfortable space with the fireplace. Primary En-Suite features amazing ocean views with a private deck. The Master bath features a tiled shower spa, soaking tub, dual vanities, water closet and storage. Walk-in closet and dressing room. 2nd En-Suite is located on the 2nd floor; full bath & walk-in closet. 2nd Stairway leads to 2 additional bdrms with a shared full bath. Walkout lower level invites you to billiards, relaxing, gaming and outdoor ocean side entertaining. Laundry room, utility and shop space also on lower level. Enjoy evenings in the screened gazebo, overlooking the pond and the ocean!. Fully equipped throughout, 2 gators, lawn & garden maintenance tools, this property is truly, TURN KEY. Home is elevated at 100', 'Safe' from any storm surge ~ Welcome to Safe Harbor. Welcome Home

Listed by United Realty