Completely renovated intown B&B with 9 guest rooms all with private baths, owners quarters with new custom kitchen, beautiful landscaping, ample off street parking & employee housing.
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! Was $579,000. Now $499,500!! Make your next address Seal Harbor, Maine! Located on Main Street in one of the Downeast coasts most exclusive villages, this 4BR/2 bath colonial is footsteps away from Seal Harbor beach and harbor. Youll appreciate the many comforts: bamboo, oak and southern pine floors; living room fireplace; dining room built-ins; original panel doors with heirloom hardware; multi-windowed sunroom, wraparound deck, drive-under garage, and huge basement. Many recent upgrades include new clapboard, thermalpane replacement windows, and paved driveway. And there's another bonus: this property's backyard abuts Acadia National Park! Stanley Brook is just into the woods.
Gorgeous executive-style home in pristine 22-acre Stone Haven, a condominium of only 12 homes bordering Acadia Park and a tract under conservation easement. Elevated siting with expansive view across Mt. Desert Island to distant Blue Hill. Pink granite ledge, blueberries in season, ladyslippers. Quality construction. Attached 2-car garage with storage above. Full covered deck across entire west side of house. Huge walk-out basement invites finishing as family room, workout room, large home office. Finishing touches include maple and tile flooring, pine panel doors throughout, oversized windows, maple cabinets, dual-view gas fireplace. First floor master suite with whirlpool tub, walk-in closets. Three additional bedrooms upstairs, one with very large attached finished storage room. Laundry room off kitchen with chute from second floor. Plus a classic Maine cottage with its own working granite fireplace, usable as studio, workshop, meditation, teen getaway, and overflow guest space. All this just 5 minutes from the Eagle Lake entrance to Acadia's trails and carriage paths, 10 minutes to Bar Harbor village.
Admired by millions of visitors on their ways to and from Bar Harbor, this handsome yellow New England farmhouse with matching barn is something of a local landmark. Built in 1868, many of its original features have been preserved: period staircase, double-sidelighted entry door, birch and wide-pine floors, post and beam built barn. On the other hand, all the mechanical systems are modern, as is the large country kitchen and just renovated attached apartment. An enterprising new owner may wish to take advantage of the property's curb appeal and visibility by starting an in-home business; the property is also zoned for a small bed and breakfast establishment.
"West of Eden" is all about classic Maine Victorian farmhouse style updated for comfort and convenience. Boasting a pastoral view of the old Smith Homestead across the lightly trafficked highway, West of Eden is located a short bike ride, or even stroll, from Seal Cove harbor, the famed "Algerine Coast," Hodgdon and Seal Cove ponds, the many peaks of western Acadia, and miles of Park maintained hiking and biking trails. There's even a summer shortcut across the Park that leads directly to Southwest Harbor, with its restaurants, galleries, and shopping.
Once the village parsonage, West of Eden was upscaled in the 90's (19, not 18!) to a comfortable bed and breakfast inn, with an emphasis on healthy macrobiotic foods made and served on premises. The restaurant exited with one of the proprietors, but the new owners maintained the high standards of the B&B while greatly expanding and upgrading the original structure. They kept all that made the farmhouse so charming: hardwood floors, built-in cabinets and drawers, period trim and finishes, original wavy glass windows, granite and slate paved basement. But they constructed a large and light filled master suite on the ground floor which perfectly blends into the existing lines of the house; converted the upstairs ell, for 100 years just an attic, into a second master suite, with skylights and bonus sleeping loft; and built onto the west side off the country kitchen a large enclosed porch for guest breakfasting and just plain hanging out. Lastly, they installed their beloved Garland gas chef's range into the kitchen, along with a comfortably massive baker's island. Add to the mix an upgraded heating and hot water system, as well as new wiring, new roof, and new cedar shingle siding, and what you get is a classically vintage home absolutely ready for gracious living in the 21st Century.
What does the future hold for West of Eden? One might continue the B&B tradition, as there's always a demand from modern day Rusticators for the peace and natural beauty long since departed from the tourist and cruise ship beset Bar Harbor side of Mt. Desert Island. Or one might claim West of Eden as one's personal summer retreat, sharing its understated delights with only family and carefully selected invitees. Or one might simply transport West of Eden to its longstanding status as a most gracious and comfortable home for all seasons.
Walk to Bar Harbor's famous Shorepath, MDI Hospital, YMCA, downtown. This updated classic comes with working fireplace, hardwood floors, big bedrooms, home office, and private patio. Handsome kitchen! Located on hidden cul-de-sac in very peaceful "east of Main Street" neighborhood. Superb history as weekly vacation rental with consistent annual gross rental income of $21,000+/-: use is "grandfathered" for new non-resident owner. A rarity in this or any other season.
This house is a gem! Owners did everything right when they designed and built back in 1999. Comfortable open floorplan, with just the right amount of space given to roomy kitchen, dining area, and living room. The granite-block hearth under the woodstove lends a touch of bling to the otherwise understated, quality decor. Hardwood floors on first and second floors. Lots of thoughtfully place windows, skylights, and cathedral ceiling make the inside bright on even the darkest, shortest days of winter. Bone dry, high-posted basement makes for lots of storage, with an easy walk-out to bring yard gear in and out (also to store Mike's brewing equipment, which will have to change!). Quality heat plant and electrical. In fact, this was an early Atkinson Builders project which has been shown to his prospective clients for a decade as an example of quality design and workmanship.
And then there's the location at the head of charming DeGregoire Park, originally planned in the Roaring 20's as a summer cottage enclave for regular folks. Now it hosts everything from tiny cottages to impressive oceanfront retirement homes. Best of all, every lot got a deeded right-of-way to the "shore of Frenchman Bay." There really is a little goat path the homeowners use much of the year to get to the beautiful gravel beach. And you're just a few minutes to the main entrance to Acadia Park, and less than 10 to downtown Bar Harbor. But the beauty of DeGregoire Park is that you'd never know all that tourist bustle is nearby. In the winter, Mike and his wife often walk the Degregoire Park loop, which is plowed by the Town of Bar Harbor. They rarely see another person, much less a car.
And then there's the owlets! It's a not very well kept secret that, for several years, there have been baby barred owls fledged from the box mounted high on a tree next door (same owners). Sweet!
Best of all, this house is virtually new. Besides being meticulous owners who designed for low maintenance, it's been used only for holidays and vacations in the last ten years. Amazing!
Superbly maintained home in very small, neighborly subdivision in heart of Bar Harbor countryside. Hundreds of acres of protected farmland nearby. Ten minutes to Bar Harbor village, five to Acadia Park entrance. Includes in-floor radiant heat for winter comfort. First floor master bedroom with attached full bath, den or guest room. Two large bedrooms and bath on second floor. Breezeway built with future attached garage in mind. New deck and fenced yard for dogs. Really nothing to do but move in and enjoy.
Here's what happens when you start with an 1850's cape, add an apartment for great grandmother, then convert the upstairs to another apartment for Mom and Dad: a tidy 3-Family on the remaining 2.8 acres of the historic "Stork" homestead. Long and consistent rental history. Occupy one of the apartments for year-round or seasonal use (there's a mountain view from the upstairs 2-BR). Or just rent it all out as investment property.
Another interesting twist! Bar Harbor zoning permits one of the apartments to be decommissioned, i.e. the cook stove taking out, and for it to be replaced by a single-family detached dwelling. There's a great housesite--elevated, sunny south-facing, overlooking the large pasture--where the old greenhouse sits now. You could build your retirement home in one of the quietest and most centrally located (Nature Conservancy's Bragdon Preserve nearby; just a few minutes to Bar Harbor village or off-island)neighborhoods on Mt. Desert Island. And let the rents pay off the mortgage!
What else? There's a huge old barn that triples as garage, workshop, and storage building.
Did we mention that the Seller strongly prefers to owner-finance your purchase.
Largest undeveloped lot available in coveted DeGregoire Park neighborhood. 10 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor, but in a peaceful world all its own. Except for savvy locals--like yours truly who in winter walks the mile long traffic-free loop for exercise and fresh air with his wife--only DP residents know it exists. One of the last planned enclaves developed on the coast of Maine, circa 1926, DeGregoire Park was envisioned as a summer community of modest cottages on camp-sized lots 50' X 125'. Several of the original cottages remain, while others have been converted to or replaced by more traditional homes. At the bend of the loop, there is a breathtaking view across Frenchman Bay northerly to Hancock Point for all to enjoy. And all lot owners have a deed access to the shore: while the path down the face of the bluff is a bit challenging, the reward of the pebble beach justifies the effort.
This lot offers three choices for develpment. The lot's already been cleared at the top and the driveway installed for a 4 bedroom single family residence on a private septic system. Alternatively, if one chooses to connect instead to the Town sewer system, then the lot can be split into two legal lots. Build on one, sell the second to offset costs, or hold until the kids are ready to build their own place. Thirdly, and again if on the Town sewer, zoning permits as many as 6 apartments to be built on the property. There is always a demand for 2BR year round rentals in Bar Harbor. At roughly $32K per unit ground/sewer cost, and $800 - $850 monthly rent per unit, this is one of the best paying investments one can make in Bar Harbor.
Cute cabin nestled in the woods of MDI at a fair price. Not fancy, but everything works: 3BR septic system, drilled well, 100 amp entrance, woodstove, 3/4 bath, spiral staircase to BR above, enclosed porch. Use the cabin as a 3 season getaway now. Someday build your dream home with spectacular views uphill on the big 3.1 acre lot.
Large nearly 2 acres lot on main highway between the head of Mt. Desert Island and all points south, east, and west, e.g. Somesville, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Bernard, etc. The part of the lot abutting the highway frontage, about 1.5 acres, is open and flat, with a small manmade pond; the rear .5 acre is wooded. The parcel is in the Town Hill Residential Corridor zoning district, in which a number of commercial uses are permitted, including agriculture; gardens, greenhouses, and nurseries; and roadside stands. Semi-commercial uses are also permitted, including home occupations. This is a perfect opportunity, rare on MDI, to locate your business in the high-visibility, high-traffic part of the lot, and your home in the protected wooded rear portion. You could be open for the summer season!
You can't buy a view like this anymore in Bar Harbor: 30 miles away to the sun setting behind Blue Hill mountain! Lots of blueberries and ladyslippers in season. Lightly wooded lot makes building less costly and your view forever within your ocntrol. Pink granite ledges. Your choice of septic system sites. Main driveway already in place--all you have to do is put in a short spur to your housesite. Zoning permits building 40' up from original grade: The view just gets more and more spectacular the higher up you go. Great neighbors to each side who will value your privacy as much as their own.
Four new condominium homes with lovely montain views. The beauty is in the details. Every 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home has oak floors, gas fireplace, and quality Anderson windows. Solid doors have handsome brushed chrome lever handles. Closets are large with installed shelving. Vintage style lighting fixtures lend a touch of class. New dishwasher, refrigerator, hooded range, and washer/dryer combo are included. Each home has a private deck. The 3-story building is serviced by an elevator. At The Lookout your security is assured as the building has a full sprinkler system, hard-wired smoke alarms, well-lit comon areas, electronically controlled garage and building access. The Lookout is turnkey and affordable as allare priced under $300,000. Two homes have already sold and the owners say they love the life at Ireson Hill!
Here's a taste of bygone Bar Harbor, for those who remember the 70's! Characterful cottage centered on 4 wooded acres. Frenchman Hill subdivision, with its shared pond and lots of roads and trails to walk--not the high traffic district, yet conveniently located for trips off-island or into Bar Harbor village and Acadia. House consists of older cottage, with cathedral ceiling, granite block chimney, wood floors. A handsome post and beam addition completed in 2005 has marvelous sunroom, with exit to big southside deck, and a master bedroom suite with loft. Somebody's going to buy this just to have the master! But it's not all about quaint. There's a full poured concrete foundation, oil hot water baseboard heat, high quality windows, fully modern electric, and 30-year architectural shingles. Not to mention the land: there's a small pond, big organic garden, trails through the woods (and a tent platform for the in-laws!), and--for those who truly want to get back to nature and simple times--your own wood-fired sauna. Come claim a Maine escape that's way past boring!
MEGA PRICE REDUCTION!! Was $279,000. Now $199,900!! Pretty Otter Creek is just across the country lane from this very secluded contemporary home. Tiptoe on the stepping stones and you're in Acadia National Park! Launch your canoe, kayak, or motorcraft at the nearby public ramp. There's more: mountain views to the east; fruit trees, perennial beds, organic garden beds; lots of mature oaks, poplars, and spruces for privacy.
The house itself has many happy parts. There's a quality sunroom that, facing south, is useable 9+ months of the year. An attached garage to tuck your car or boat away for the winter. Upstairs is a big, open-plan space with kitchen, dining area, living room, all under a beamed cathedral ceiling. Theres a brick hearth and mantle, presently home to the gas-fired Jotul stove. There are big nearly floor-to-ceiling windows facing the mountains, with customized window quilts that can be dropped to keep heat in on cold nights. Off the central area are a large bedroom and bath.
Downstairs is a roomy studio apartment with its own bath, separate entrance, laundry access, and propane heat. Keep this space ready for visiting family and friends; offer it as caregiver quarters; or rent it for income as the current homeowner has for many years. Its proximity to Acadia Park, and Bar Harbor village less than 10 minutes away, makes it ideal for summer worker individuals and couples, and college students during the academic year.
Or simply combine the upstairs and downstairs units into a single home, easy with the existing interior stairs that connects them. Then you'd have one of the sweetest 2-bedroom getaways or retirement homes for the price on MDI.
Brand new twin townhomes conveniently located midway between Bar Harbor village and the head of Mt. Desert Island. Best buy for your bucks on MDI!
2.5 baths
full basement, full attic
ceramic tile flooring, wall-to-wall carpeting
fully applianced
private deck
oil hot water baseboard heat
bedroom floor laundry
SPECTACULAR PRICE REDUCTION!! Was $239,000. Now $199,000. Comparable homes in project sold for $259,000 and $239,000. Best deal by far on MDI!
Brand new twin townhomes conveniently located midway between Bar Harbor village and the head of Mt. Desert Island. Best buy for your bucks on MDI!
2.5 baths
full basement, full attic
ceramic tile flooring, wall-to-wall carpeting
fully applianced
private deck
oil hot water baseboard heat
bedroom floor laundry
NEW PRICE! Cute as a button, tucked away on one of Bar Harbor village's tidy, no-traffic residential side streets. Lots of renovations and improvements over the years, including a new furnace in 2006. Boasts 2 off-street parking spaces and a yard--both coveted features.
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