Waterfront Estates

MLS Number 1539874

• Residential
• Full Bath 9
• Half Baths 2
• Bedrooms 10
• Bathroom 11

Evocative of Acadia National Park in so many ways, this peaceful 6.03 +/- acre property flows naturally through pristine woods and cool green mossy glades to 650'+/- of pink granite ledges on the shore. This perfectly sited 10-bedroom year-round house is complete with exquisite woodwork and flawless detail everywhere, and the craftsmanship is exceptional throughout. The interior flows like a ribbon through the many sunny rooms with ocean views, and the sleeping quarters offer ensuite privacy and comfort with a variety of oceanside porches. Modern conveniences balance with the peaceful tranquility of the property. With dramatic granite outcrops, lush native gardens, towering evergreens as well as sun-splashed lawns, the property compares only to the Park itself in its variety of Acadian settings. This is a rare opportunity to own an exceptional waterfront property on the legendary Seal Harbor coast.

Listed by The Knowles Company

MLS Number 1535288

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

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 1517536

• Residential
• Full Bath 5
• Bathroom 8
• Half Baths 3
• Bedrooms 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 1515824

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

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

This rare private wilderness retreat, reminiscent of the idyllic Maine 3-season compound, which existed 100 yrs ago in multigenerational family cottages includes 119 acres and 2,315 ft of frontage on one of Maine's deepest and clearest lakes. This parcel is part of a much larger 483 +/- acre ''kingdom property'' which includes 1.5 miles of water frontage. The entire property 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, also 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
• Bedrooms 3
• Half Baths 3
• Bathroom 7
• Full Bath 4

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 1539009

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

Multifaceted property that includes year round home, dock, boat ramp, lobster pound, andworkshops. Currently a working lobster pound. This property would be perfect for familycompound, with multiple septic sites, or marina. Many possibilities and opportunities with this11 acre site with over 1,300 feet of frontage on Conary Cove. This home offers 2 first floorbedrooms and partially finished walk out basement.

Listed by Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

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
• MLS Status Active
• Property SubType Land
• Address 18 Hamor Lane
• 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 1539400

• Residential
• Full Bath 4
• Half Baths 2
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6

Harbor Watch is a stunning property with panoramic views of Henry Cove, Inner Winter Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula. Situated on 3+/- acres with 1000' of waterfront on Guptill Point, the property presents a well-groomed landscape, featuring a collage of pink granite ledges, perennial gardens, and a sand beach. For outdoor adventurists the proximity of the Schoodic division of Acadia National Park provides a variety of outdoor opportunities. Truly a labor of love, the property offers four residences all with a variety of ocean views. Meticulously built/renovated with attractive finishes and appointments, while featuring quality craftsmanship and materials throughout. Configured as three separate deeded lots, Harbor Watch provides offers a variety of options such as a private family compound or as a rental property. The main residence, located on a separate lot, was recently completed as new construction. Designed with an eye to gracious entertaining, the home features spacious rooms, a gourmet kitchen, a formal dining room, library, and many other amenities. A third-floor apartment provides a kitchenette, full bath, living room and two sleeping alcoves. The large, attached multi-story barn provides space for a workshop and car/boat storage. The large space above the garage is integrated with the 2nd floor of the main house, providing bonus space.Three other residences offer a total of 7 bedrooms, 4 and one-half baths of living space: The Boathouse, a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom waters' edge cottage was completely renovated in 2010 and has a large sleeping loft providing extra sleeping space. The Guptill Cottage offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a 3-season porch. Finally, The Captain Guptill House, located on a separate deeded lot, was completely renovated in 2009 while maintaining the charm of an old captain's house. A large living room, dining room, spacious kitchen, primary bedroom suite, two guest rooms and open porch, all provide excellent ocean views.

Listed by LandVest,Inc.

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.