HARPSWELL – All the timeless beauty of the Maine coast is here at this stunning, cedar-shingled, passive-solar waterfront home, whose 2.32 acres include 354 feet on Ash Cove, and whose southerly-oriented windows and full-view doors and broad lawns with natural lookouts face far down Casco Bay to historic Eagle Island, and beyond.

The tidal cove’s bonuses include lots of bird life (herons and other birds visit to feast when the tide goes out); and surprisingly warm water for swimming, when the tide washes in over the sun-warmed cove bed. You can jump in from the rebuilt dock, or fish, or put in a kayak and explore the endlessly fascinating coastline. And deepwater moorings are available nearby.

Built in 2010, the 3,307-square-foot home has considerable traditional charm, which is enhanced by features repurposed from a 19th-century home in Augusta: many interior doors, with their original glass and hardware; a gorgeous bench with drawers, in the mudroom; and the living room fireplace’s handsome mantel.

These details harmonize perfectly with the quarter-sawn oak of the floors, and the cabinetry in the kitchen, with its honed-granite counters, stainless appliances including Bosch gas range, green-tile backsplash and dining bar base, and walk-in pantry lined with built-in shelving.

One-level living is a plus, thanks to a first-floor master suite with its own side porch, a daylight walk-in closet, and bathroom that has both cast-iron clawfoot tub and oversized, step-in shower enclosure.

On the second level, one of the four bedrooms is actually a complete guest suite, with everything from its own granite-counter kitchen to laundry, and a private, ocean-facing deck. Another bedroom sets up well as an office, thanks in part to a desk-space alcove facing the water.

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The all-organic lot is beautifully landscaped and includes raised beds, and hardscaping from new granite to ancient fieldstone walls. There are two cool outbuildings: a vintage, dockside tool shed, and a new, porch-fronted potting shed big enough for kayak storage.

The full basement has tons of workshop and storage space, and the very high ceiling makes it all the more inviting for finishing to create a home gym, or media or other form of recreation room. Whole-house generator is another advantage.

The home at 79 Ash Point Road, Harpswell is listed for sale at $899,000 by Jon Tupper of Assist-2-Sell, and is being shown by appointment. Please note: The lot could be subdivided.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Jon at 749-2778, 781-2856, or at jon@mainemls.com.

 

Staff photos by Derek Davis.

Produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram, the Home of the Week is provided at no cost. 

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