luxury seaside house for sale Gouldsboro, United States

Discover an exceptional opportunity to complete and customize your dream home in the heart of Downeast Maine. Situated on 5.2 private acres with approximately 570 feet of tidal frontage on Pigeon Hill Bay, this custom-designed Post & Beam contemporary home offers a stunning setting where nature, privacy, and coastal beauty come together. The shell of the home has already been constructed and includes a thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2- bath floor plan with a loft, soaring vaulted ceilings, and an open-concept living area centered around a woodstove. The home has been framed, shingled, and fitted with windows, providing a solid foundation for the next owner to bring their vision to life. Significant improvements are already in place, including electrical and water lines trenched to the home, a slab plumbed for radiant heat, partial electrical wiring with panel installed, and approximately half of the exterior walls insulated with Rockwool batting insulation. Premium Allura siding is on site, along with interior tongue-and-groove pine ready for the vaulted ceilings. Enjoy peaceful easterly views across the bay and spectacular sunrises reflected on the water each morning. Wander through enchanting moss-covered walking trails that lead to and along the shoreline, where the sights and sounds of the Maine coast create a truly tranquil retreat. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the property's proximity to the renowned Pigeon Hill hiking trails and the nearby Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge, offering miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, and wildlife observation. The charming coastal village of Milbridge is just minutes away, providing convenient access to groceries, local dining, boutique shopping, and everyday amenities. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence, seasonal getaway, or investment in Maine's beautiful coast, this unique property presents a rare chance to finish a custom waterfront home exactly to your tastes.

Just imagine spending Summers in the magical village of Seal Harbor on Mount Desert Island. The current residents named this extraordinary place Wanakiwin. Which means '' harmony, peace and tranquility.'' This enchanting estate by the sea transports you with its secluded driveway that winds through a pristine woodland of mosses and lichen-covered boulders as the majestic residence comes into view. You have arrived at this architectural tour-de-force. Distinctly drawn in the highest order of shingle-style the home is dramatically anchored to what is perhaps the most magnificent parcel along the entire Maine coastline. Upon entering, the three-story fir-paneled hall is flanked by a massive staircase fashioned from white oak. Two steps down into the grand living room reveal a pleasing fireplace to the left and a pair of French doors leading out to the sprawling covered porch. Take in the sweeping panoramic views of 780' glittering ocean frontage that merges with the rugged pink granite bluff known as Ingraham Point. All while perched high and dry above the bold Atlantic.Welcome multiple generations to partake in all of the captivating ocean view bedrooms. Here, the Owners' suite boasts cathedral ceilings and its very own waterside balcony. A charming country kitchen with a gas-fired range adjoins a soaring breakfast space. The dining room features a boxed-beamed ceiling and offers yet another cozy fireplace.A library with built-ins is paired next to the den which is trimmed in mahogany and beadboard reminiscent of the captains' quarters aboard a ship. There is an arts & crafts space, a lower-level gym, and an extensive wine cellar. Explore the epic grandeur of nearby Acadia, including Sand Beach, nature hikes, popovers at the Jordan Pond House and amazing sunsets atop Cadillac Mountain. Invite company over for a Gatsby era soiree' in the gardens while overlooking the majestic surf below. Embrace it all and make it yours. Three room staff quarters.