RG132: Oceanfront Contemporary home with Sandy Beach, Gouldsboro ME 04669

This charming “escape to the sea” contemporary Maine home is situated on a beautiful sand beach at the head of Prospect Harbor. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1 acre +/- with approximately 270 feet of ocean frontage. This property is located in the vibrant Schoodic Peninsula, close to Acadia National Park with its stunning natural beauty, and offers the convenience of a quick walk to the town library and the deli. Great proximity to many other local attractions.

Land: At the very head of the Inner Harbor and roughly an acre in size, this land forms almost the whole of a small point out into Prospect Harbor for glorious southern and western exposure. Lawns surround the house and sweep to the shore, perennial beds are carefully designed and maintained, and the private driveway is paved.

Waterfront: 270+/- feet of rocky Maine shore frontage on the Inner Harbor surround the point. Water is very easily accessible from the land, and the point extends out into the Harbor to create delicious privacy along the shore. Deep water mooring available near town dock.

Views: Views are straight out the Harbor to open ocean! Unobstructed views sweep past the entire Prospect Harbor lobster fleet at rest, the white spired village, and out the Harbor to the bold Atlantic on the south. On the west side of the point, the land overlooks the dramatic rolling falls where Show Brook tumbles to the sea. There’s a wonderful spot at the end of the point for a gazebo to capture the panoramic and ever-changing views.

Home: Built in 1987 and meticulously maintained, this spacious and well-appointed triple-dormered cape is sited well off the road on a point facing directly down the Inner Harbor to capture the dramatic views to the open Atlantic as well as the sounds of the surf on the incoming tide.

On the first level, a large fully equipped kitchen with walk-in butler’s pantry, wood stove hookup and breakfast bar is open to a spacious dining area with sliding glass doors that open onto the country porch overlooking the sea and includes a laundry room and half bath. The 13×20 living room boasts a fireplace with exquisite custom natural wood mantle surround, antique French doors, and a magnificent palladian window that looks straight down the harbor to the bold Atlantic. Through an arch, the living room opens to what could be a formal dining room or perhaps a family room, again with views of the entire Inner Harbor. The leaded glass front door opens into an oversized foyer with beautiful open oak stair. Fine oak flooring & natural wood trim throughout the home attest to the quality of construction.

The open stair of the foyer leads to an open hallway on the second level that is large enough to become an office, library, or play room. On one side the 13×20 master bedroom with en suite bath looks over both sea and falls. Off the hallway two additional bedrooms and bath complete the other side of the second level. Views, views, views everywhere!

The full poured dry basement would make a great workshop, recreation room, or added living space.

Excellent design, quality construction, and such features as oak floors throughout have created modern style and comfort in a Maine shingled cottage sited beautifully and naturally to fit its dramatic location.

Home may be sold fully furnished, turnkey. Excellent rental history.

The wonders of Acadia’s Schoodic Peninsula are boundless and virtually undiscovered along the Schoodic National Scenic Byway. The national park’s dramatic scenery is among the best in Maine, but still quiet and private, inspiring artists from around the world. Quaint villages with white spires, lobster fleets at rest, galleries, studios, shops, and restaurants dot this tiny peninsula. The village of Winter Harbor, with golf course, yacht club, ferry to Bar Harbor, and lobster festival is the home of the nationally known Schoodic Arts Festival with its impressive venue of year-round performing arts and the biennial International Sculpture Symposium. Schoodic: Uncrowded. Unspoiled. Savor the unexpected.

Schoodic Chamber of Commerce Acadia National Park Region
Schoodic Arts For All – schedule of area events, news & more
Chapter Two featuring local artists and artisans
Littlefield Gallery in Winter Harbor

Full Tax Amount/Yr: $3,171.00 (2011)

MLS #: 972126

Price: $573,000

Water Body: Prospect Harbor Ocean

Total Water Front owned: 270

See Virtual Tour HERE.