9 Mermaid Ln, Harpswell, ME, 04003 $1,950,000
Summary
Cape Cod Home For Sale! One-of-a-kind Bailey Island oceanfront compound! Views abound! Mackerel Cove (the most photographed in Maine), Harpswell Sound and east to open ocean. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets from your pick of 4 different porches. This 1850’s restored Cape, features the main house, as well as the additional oceanfront cottage, plus custom 2-story heated barn with gallery above. The barn, built in 2003, boasts exotic woods, a 3/4 bath, large oversized 2 car garage, plus exterior balcony facing the ocean with to-die-for views.
Main House
The main home features 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths all updated but retaining the original character of this very special home. Custom flame birch kitchen cabinets, Brazilian Black Marinace granite counter tops, Aga Legacy duel fuel oven, Viking refrigerator, built-in warming drawer, wine cooler. The first floor master bedroom suite even has it’s own private covered porch. Comfortable spacious dining room with a brick fireplace to take in your hearty winter stews. The main parlor opens onto west facing covered porch for the sunset gawker in all of us. Upstairs of the main house has been finished with 2 additional bedrooms, paneled library, custom built in office, and creatively designed tiled 3/4 bath.
Oceanfront Cottage
The oceanfront cottage is a special treat for your guests, with a oceanfront cliff top covered porch and full bath, or can also be used as additional income. The cottage has iconic history being called “The Filling Station”. In the early 20th century the guest cottage was used as a dental office where local residents came for dental care, avoiding a ferry ride. The ocean front views from your bed in the cottage quintessential Maine and include Ragged Island, the beloved home of the poet, Ena St. Vincent Millay about which she wrote her poem “Ragged Island”. Speaking of income … the Barn/Gallery can also be turned into an income generating rental unit. Must see!
