Waterfront Estates

MLS Number 1532909

• Residential
• Bathroom 7
• Half Baths 3
• Bedrooms 5
• Full Bath 4

Wynnestay defines luxury, quality, craftsmanship and an eye to detail within the framework of its dramatic natural surroundings. Built in 2006 and recently updated and reconfigured, Wynnestay represents one of the finest properties in the area. State of the art systems and superior materials abound throughout the five-bedroom year-round residence, sited on perhaps one of the best viewpoints along the coast of Maine.Lush, colorful gardens and naturally wooded areas surround the residence, creating an intimately private setting overlooking captivating ocean and island views from its large open terrace and covered porch. The spacious living room and kitchen/Great Room enjoy these southerly ocean views and all the marine activity that takes place within the Great Harbor. Wood burning fireplaces in the living, dining and Great rooms provide a warming glow and quiet ambiance. The primary bedroom suite astounds with its open space, luxurious yet refined design and views, as do the other four bedrooms. Additional rooms are used as offices, exercise rooms, or quiet dens. Attention to detail in craftsmanship and materials is evident throughout Wynnestay, with all building elements chosen to complement longevity, energy efficiency and design. The formal entrance walkway meanders throughout perennial plantings surrounding the residence, with a separate kitchen garden for cuttings or fresh vegetables. A deepwater dock and three moorings, full house generator, and three car attached garage are some of the additional desirable amenities found at this exceptional property.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1517536

• Residential
• Bathroom 8
• Bedrooms 6
• Full Bath 5
• Half Baths 3

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 1515824

• Residential
• Bedrooms 7
• Half Baths 1
• Bathroom 6
• Full Bath 5

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 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. If you have any concerns with global warming, 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 without ever having to worry about any potential rise in sea level

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

MLS Number 1520363

• Residential
• Bathroom 5
• Bedrooms 4
• Full Bath 3
• Half Baths 2

Nestled on rolling meadows leading to a quiet cove, Whistle Pig Farm epitomizes the best of country living. With 12.28+/- acres and 475+/- feet of shorefront overlooking Pretty Marsh Harbor, this pastoral setting has been actively used as a saltwater equestrian farm and features a year-round residence, large, attached barn with stalls and tack areas, paddocks, several shelters, a heated multi-vehicle garage, and beautifully cultivated perennial gardens. Originally built in 1818, the understated four-bedroom country residence, enjoys wonderful ocean, meadow or garden views from every window. With many charming traditional elements, such as wide plank pine floors, roughhewn timber rafters and brick hearth fireplaces, the residence has been fully updated and beautifully maintained. Modern amenities include a large family kitchen with fireplace, formal dining room, and bright all-season sunroom, all providing a front row seat to the beauty and nature of Pretty Marsh Harbor. Additionally, a full house generator and high speed internet access complete the list of 'must have' amenities. Centrally located in the quiet village of Pretty Marsh on Mount Desert Island, Whistle Pig Farm is one of a kind, and offers an idyllic private retreat, for horse lovers or those just savoring the 'way life should be'.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1531637

• Residential
• Bathroom 8
• Bedrooms 5
• Full Bath 4
• Half Baths 4

This rare private wilderness retreat, reminiscent of the idyllic Maine 3-season compound, which existed 100 yrs ago in multigenerational family cottages includes 112 acres and 2,325 ft of frontage on one of Maine's deepest and clearest lakes. It is part of a much larger 500 +/- acre ''kingdom property'' which includes 1.5 miles of water frontage. The listed and aggregate acreage is defined by stunning topography, dramatic geologic formations, including two mountains, spectacular cliffs & mature forest canopy, and thousands of feet of private water frontage. At the heart of the property is a 6500 +/- sq ft, award-winning retreat, landscaped & built by Maine's top architects and builder. Carefully-fitted into nature, blurring where the indoors & the rugged moss & fern-covered forest meet, this home is as welcoming to 6 people as it is to 20. Construction is unrivaled in its attention to detail and craftsmanship. The simplicity and charm overlay commercial-grade security & utilities, designed to minimize time with laundry, dishes, opening & closing. The shoreline provides a private cove for swimming, canoeing & kayaking. Among the places that bring people together and into nature are the boat and sunset/ ''martini'' docks, waterfront trail - and the swim rock, hot tub & grill area, which are built into the natural landscape out of local Lucerne granite. Dive from a shoreline boulder into the deep water of Craig Pond. Enjoy the national park-like terrain and habitat. Venture to nearby Great Pond Mountain & look back with wonder at the splendor of this magnificent property. Loons, owls, eagles, osprey, kingfishers, and a full orchestra of songbirds call the thoughtfully-managed sanctuary home. Listed parcel and entire acreage, which is available for purchase, includes multiple potential building sites for creating a compound on prime parcels of equal appeal. Far from crowds, but close to Northeast Harbor, Castine, Belfast, & both Bar Harbor & Bangor airports.

Listed by Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

MLS Number 1481356

• Residential
• Bathroom 7
• Bedrooms 3
• Full Bath 4
• Half Baths 3

Perched on rocky coastline above the waters' edge overlooking Penobscot Bay, the Camden Hills and a myriad of spruce-clad islands, Stonescape was designed and built with the very finest materials and craftsmanship. Reminiscent of the classic shingle cottages of Coastal Maine, this magnificent estate features many architectural details of the classic era, such as a porte-cochere, turrets, coved ceilings, beadboard wainscoting and interior decorative columns. Granite counters, extensive porches, decks and balconies with stunning views, and a stone-paved terrace with hot tub, grill, and outdoor pizza oven are a nod to more modern amenities. Artistic attention to detail is evident throughout this incredible property.The focal point of the open living area in this year-round residence is a dramatic rough-hewn local granite fireplace. The open floor plan leads to a dining room with bow-style casement windows, a spacious chef-friendly gourmet kitchen, and wood-paneled library and office. In addition to the graceful main stairway, a custom ironwork passenger elevator rises to the three en suite bedrooms on the second floor. A two bedroom, two-bath guest house includes a full kitchen, fireplace, balcony and living area over a two-car garage. Located on 10.69 acres with 1,374' of ocean shorefront, Stonescape blends native flora with colorful perennial plantings and is steeped in natural beauty while enjoying total privacy. Windjammers, sailing yachts, lobster boats, eagles, sea birds, seals and porpoise provide ample sightseeing pleasure. Walking paths and moss trails throughout the property allow easy access to neighboring Barred Island Preserve.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1491963

• Residential
• Half Baths 1
• Full Bath 3
• Bathroom 4
• Bedrooms 5

Dartholm, located on quiet Shore Road in Southwest Harbor overlooking the picturesque harbor, has had an unusual history. Originally built as a dance hall in the early 1900's, Dartholm was repurposed to become the summer residence for the president of Dartmouth (hence its unique name), and recently updated to be a gracious shingle-style cottage available for 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.Dartholm has been beautifully restored and renovated, a wonderful blend of traditional elements and modern conveniences. There are five bedrooms in the main house with the master suite and an additional bedroom suite on the first floor, a warm and inviting living room, cottage-style dining room, modern chef's kitchen and den. Additionally, a seasonal one-bedroom guest house offers an additional living area with full kitchen, laundry and bath. Most rooms enjoy the wonderful harbor, island and mountain views. Dartholm has been impeccably maintained and includes a beautifully landscaped private back yard with deck, two-car garage, garden shed, deep water dock and two moorings. The Town of Southwest Harbor, a vibrant year-round community, offers a multitude of quaint restaurants and shops, and is a well-known center for all types of boating activity; certainly an area that would complement life at Dartholm.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1525947

• Land
• Property SubType Land
• Address 18 Hamor Lane
• MLS Status Active
• Acreage 18.75

DEVELOPERS & BUILDERS TAKE NOTICE:This newly approved 42-unit Harbor Light Retirement Community is ready for your final touches to start building in this very healthy coastal real estate market. Set in the coastal community of Bar Harbor on 18.75+ acres with stunning mountain & ocean views literally at the front door of Acadia National Park (additional land is available for expansion). This site is perfectly situated and features the following conveniences:- .7 mile to Acadia National Park. entrance Acadia's easily accessible hiking trails, spectacular loop road, timeless car- free Carriage Roads, glacially carved lakes and ponds has something for every visitor and outdoor enthusiast to enjoy.- 3 miles from downtown Bar Harbor and all that its shops, bars, restaurants, museums, tour companies and recreational outfitters offer our visitors. No need to even drive to town as the Islander Explorer Shuttle, a free service, can be accessed right from Harbor Lights.- 3.7 miles to Kebo Valley Golf Club, the oldest course in Maine and the 8th oldest in the country. Kebo has reasonably priced greens fees and memberships along with a challenging layout with the mountains of Acadia as the backdrop. Rated 4-stars by Golf Digest.- A short drive of less than 30 minutes to all points of interest on Mt. Desert Island - - 10 mile drive to the Hancock County Regional Airport in Trenton & 1 hour to the Bangor International Airport.- 1-1/2 hour drive to Camden, 3 hours to Portland. 2-1/2 hours to Baxter State Park and 3+ hours to Sugarloaf or Sunday River ski resorts. This is the perfect confluence of property location, location, location with an extraordinarily high buyer demand to retire to Bar Harbor & Acadia. If you are a developer or builder you should absolutely look at this property. Call to schedule your site visit

Listed by Eden Realty

MLS Number 1531879

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Full Bath 4
• Bathroom 4
• MLS Status Active

Lush, verdant fields of native ferns surround the aptly named Bracken Cottage set amongst an old growth hardwood forest, preserving its' quiet setting on the banks of Penobscot Bay. With 1,710' of shorefront and 32 acres, Bracken Cottage presents the type of privacy that few properties can provide.Designed by Bernhard and Priestley, this attractive shingle cottage blends traditional architectural elements with the more current desires of country living; an homage to understated elegance. The owner fondly refers to it as ''a new house with an old soul''. The property is being offered fully furnished in an elegant country style, but always with an eye to an easy, comfortable ambiance.The year-round main residence has a large open living room, with French doors to the terrace outside, Douglas Fir beamed ceiling, long cushioned window seats and a wood burning fireplace. Stately beveled columns define bookshelves that frame the tall paned windows; several game tables and intimate reading nooks compliment the attractive setting. A cozy library adds an additional quiet retreat. The cook's kitchen has top of the line appliances, and opens to the dining area, flanked by a raised wood burning fireplace to enjoy during cooking and during meals.Over the two-car garage is a large, seasonal guest cottage, with full bath and efficiency kitchen; a propane fireplace adds a warming atmosphere. Many additional amenities abound throughout the property, including a sunny screened porch, full house generator, colorful perennial plantings, and woodland trails that meander throughout the tranquil forest and along the shoreline.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1534260

• Residential
• Bedrooms 7
• Bathroom 7
• Half Baths 2
• Full Bath 5

Designed by a renowned architect and built in 1890 as one of the Harborside Cottages, ''Fermata'' is a nod to the rusticators of the past with a mixture of present-day comforts. Its understated exterior is classic, shingle style cottage, hiding the surprise of the dramatic spaces inside. Upon entering through the foyer three steps down lead into an expansive living room with a soaring fireplace and on to commanding, unobstructed panoramic views out the Harbor, to Bear Island and beyond. Spacious rooms, high ceilings, and original architectural details provide comfortable spaces reminiscent of an earlier time. On the waterside are three separate spaces from which to enjoy the views, the main level sunroom off the living room, a second-floor sunroom off the primary bedroom, and a lower-level covered porch off the newly created kitchen, informal dining and sitting areas. In addition to the living room, sun porches and newly created downstairs areas are a gracious dining room, butler's pantry, seven bedrooms, five full and two half bathrooms. This home provides spaces to contemplate or celebrate for a few or for many. Serene paths wind through the gardens to the waterfront. The pull through driveway, along with two designated spots, offer off street parking. Situated within the Village of Northeast Harbor, the shops, galleries, restaurants, the Marina, recreation, and trails of Acadia National Park are all in close proximity.

Listed by Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

MLS Number 1525594

• Residential
• Bathroom 4
• Bedrooms 6
• Full Bath 3
• Half Baths 1

Fully renovated in 2020 and 2021, Brooklin House is designed to bring family, friends, and loved ones together in an unparalleled environment built to maximize the experience of a stunning location with breathtaking views of Herrick Bay and beyond.The main house offers four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with an additional Top Deck Penthouse Suite providing the extra accommodation of a fifth bedroom, full bathroom, full kitchen, private deck and access. A large barn offers a pied a terre apartment, and open unfinished area for a multitude of uses. The property features over two acres of unobstructed water views, bayfront access, a private cove, boat access, a unique peninsula, manicured grounds and spectacular gardens - your own private estate to enjoy countless luxury amenities and activities. Home to artists, nature enthusiasts, yachtsmen, boat builders, local merchants, and families for over 200 years, Brooklin reflects the quiet essence of the Blue Hill Peninsula community. Well known for the incredible cruising grounds of Blue Hill and Penobscot Bays, and nearby Acadia National Park, Brooklin House is a destination for a new generation of families to live, love, and explore.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

MLS Number 1523325

• Residential
• Bathroom 4
• Bedrooms 4
• Full Bath 3
• Half Baths 1

Bucolic saltwater farm with panoramic views across Flanders Bay to Mount Desert Island and the mountains of Acadia National Park. This unique and beautiful oceanfront property includes a renovated 4-bedroom farmhouse, large barn with 4 horse stalls, paddock, artist's studio, boathouse, several garages and the remnants of the former manor house at the ocean's edge. Live in the lovely, sun-filled farmhouse while building your dream home closer to the water. Open fields, mature trees and over a half a mile +/- of water frontage on Flanders Bay and Flanders Stream. The gated estate offers many opportunities. Ideal as a private estate, compound or for development. Beautiful paved road with underground utilities and high-speed internet. Located away from the crowds but convenient to Acadia National Park, the Schoodic Peninsula, restaurants, shopping and all area amenities. This could be your perfect piece of the Maine coast.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.