New Custom Built Ocean Front Home Camden/Rockport Maine
Classic Shingle Style Cottage On Rockport Harbor
| Start Price |
USD 3,445,000.00 |
| Current Price |
USD 3,445,000.00 |
| Time Left |
53 days 10 hours 57 minutes |
| Bid Count |
6 |
| Buy It Now Price |
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| Reserve Price |
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| Start Time |
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 |
| End Time |
Tuesday, March 03, 2009 |
| Location |
Rockport, ME |
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Description
Moon Tide Cottage is a custom built ocean front home fronting Rockport Harbor along the craggy shore of mid-coast Maine. The home is designed as a classic Maine Shingle Style home with a "craftsman bungalow" flair. Construction was completed in June 2008 to very high standards of quality and craftsmanship by a respected local builder.The residence is situated on 21.7 +/- wooded acres in the town of Rockport Maine with approximately 680 feet of frontage on Rockport Harbor/ Penobscot Bay. The acreage is protected by a perpetual Conservation Easement to permanently preserve it's natural beauty. Future development is limited to the addition of walking trails, a separate guest house and various other minor appurtenances and modifications. The Property may not be subdivided. A significant tax abatement is associated with the designation as a conservation easement. The terms of the Conservation Easement will survive any transfer of ownership. A full copy of the Conservation easement will be made available for review to serious buyers.Property Description:Moon Tide Cottage is a classic shingle-style residence offering modern amenities and breathtaking views in a very private location. Built in the style of classic Maine summer coastal cottages, Moon Tide is spectacularly sited at the end of a private drive on 21.70 +/- wooded acres with approximately 680 feet of bold shore front. The residence overlooks Penobscot Bay and outer Rockport Harbor. The property offers expansive views of Beauchamp Point , Indian Head Light House and the offshore islands of North Haven and Vinalhaven.The house combines historic design with an updated open layout;modern features and excellent systems and equipment. Ocean views are dramatic and spectacular from every room of the house. Wide plank flooring with antique cut nails through out most of the house creates a warm, comfortable atmosphere , as do the fieldstone fireplaces , marble counter tops/vanities and custom trim work. The open living/dining and kitchen area is beautifully suited to entertaining , providing a spacious airy room with scale and proportions that are comfortable and cozy. Kitchen appliances are professional grade (Sub Zero refrigerator,Wolf Cook Top, Kitchen Aid Ovens and warmer drawers, U-Line Ice maker) and the walk in pantry, marble counter tops, and zinc topped island are both functional and appealingly attractive. An adjacent sun room (The Morning Room) has designed to have the charming, casual feel of a cottage addition.There is a "secret" powder room hidden behind the formal raised paneling in the front entry way behind an " invisible" door. A large first floor guest bedroom with private " en suite" full bath and a private covered balcony are located off the side entry hallway of the house. An expansive deck spans the entire ocean side of the house, offering spectacular views and ample room for outdoor living and entertaining during the summer months.On the second floor , a warm, cozy sitting area/den with fireplace separates the master suite from the second floor guest suite with en suite full bath. The master bath is located off the master suite and features a large tub and walk in travertine tile shower. The master bath also features zoned radiant in floor heating.The finished walk out basement is light and airy and offers unobstructed ocean views. There is a large natural stone patio outside the exterior French doors opening to the ocean side lawn and gardens. In addition, there is a large family room with built ins and custom audio/visual equipment (media room) and fireplace. There is a wonderful guest suite with full bath as well as an separate personal office and powder room. In addition, the lower level contains the electrical and mechanical equipment rooms and a separate finished storage area which could easily be converted to a wine cellar. The lower level is heated via in floor radiant heat and is served by central air conditioning as is the rest of the house..There is a two car garage connected to the main house via a covered porch. The garage provides space for two cars plus space for a work bench and storage on the first floor. The second floor is a beautifully appointed space with private bath , wood floors and private balcony suitable for a guest apartment, exercise room, studio, playroom or many other purposes.The property is professionally landscaped , blending hardy perennials with shrubs and specimen trees with native plantings among stone walls and dramatic stone outcroppings. There are 30,000 square feet of lawn and garden around the house which is serviced by an automated irrigation system. In addition to native oaks, maples, birches, aspens, beeches, etc, there are two varieties of apple trees , two varieties of cherry trees, blackberries, raspberries, and native and domesticated blue berries abound. There is a perennial field of wildflowers which bloom all summer. In addition to abundant plant life, deer,wild turkey, foxes, bald eagles, and osprey are frequently seen on the property.Mechanical and Electrical:MoonTide Cottage has zoned ( 4 individually controlled zones) heating and air conditioning through out the main house. The heating system is a combination of radiant in floor heating and forced air hot water heating serviced by a high efficiency propane fired boiler. Domestic , Potable and Irrigation system water is provided by an on site well. Potable water is filtered and treated. There is an on site septic system. Garage heating is by individual propane heating equipment. There is a monitored security system installed in both the house and garage. All mechanical and electrical system equipment is contained in dedicated equipment rooms. The house has been extensively pre-wired for future audio/visual applications.Property Details:Style: Modern/Contemporary Grade: Prime Categoryy: Single Family ResidentialStories: 2 with full finished walk out basement Roof: Gable/Hip Roof Cover: Asph. Composite and CopperHeat Fuel: Propane Heat Type: Zoned Radiant/Forced Air AC Type: Zoned Central Total Bedrooms: 5 Total Baths: 5 Total Half Baths: 2 Garage: 2 Car attached with Apartment (Bonus Rm)Living/Family Rooms: 3 (one per floor) Kitchen: Modern Gourmet Other: Garage Apt.,Sunroom/Study, Personal Office/Exercise, Laundry, Storage/Wine, Dining: Ocean View Floors: Wood, Carpet , Marble Ceilings: Tongue/Groove Pine Lighting: Custom Fixtures/Recessed Plumbing Fixtures: Platinum Nickle Exterior: Dark Brown Cedar Shingle Covered Porches: 750 sf+/- Decks: 900 sf +/-Stone Patio: 410 sf +/- Other: Paved Circular Drive, Field Stone Walls and Entry Gate, Gas LanternsTotal Finished Interior Space: 6900 sf +/- Fireplaces: 3 wood burning Layout:Ground Floor: Raised Paneling in Foyer/Entry and staircases, Main Living /Dining Area with Wood burning fireplace and whitewashed Tongue and Groove plank ceilings,, Gourmet Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, Sun room, Guest Bedroom with private bath and covered balcony. Flooring throughout is wide plank pine. French doors open onto an expansive deck extending the length of the house. Dutch door opens to the side/front porch leading to the garage. Ten foot ceilings and crown molding trough out. All rooms have ocean viewsLower floor: Fully finished sunny walk out basement with ocean views from all living areas. Fully carpeted throughout. Large family room with large screen TV and professional A/V equipment and wood burning fireplace. French doors open off the family room to a large stone outdoor patio. There is also Guest suite with Private bath , a separate office area, half bath, laundry room equipped with washer/dryer, a finished storage area/ wine cellar, and two equipment rooms in the lower level. the ceilings in the lower level are nine feet.Upper Floor: The upper floor consists of a guest bedroom with private bath, the master bedroom and master bath, and an upstairs family room/study with wood burning fireplace. The master bedroom has ample space for a large sitting area and has a separate dressing area with his and hers walk in closets. The master bath has both an ample soaking tub as well as a large walkin shower. All rooms have ocean views.Garage: Lower level has parking for two cars plus space for a work bench and storage cabinets and shelving. The upper level is a finished room with private full bath anf wide plank pine floors. french doors lead to a large balcony overlooking Rockport harbor. This room could be used as a separate guest suite, childrens play room, studio, caretaker apartment, etc. The room is also fully pre-wired for future A/V equipment installation. Heat is provided by a thermostatically controlled enamelled cast iron "woodburning" propane fired stove.Furnishings: Existing furnishings in the house and for the deck may be purchased from owner separately (some exceptions apply).Terms of Sale: Subject to the laws of the State of Maine, Earnest Money Contract Required, Cash at Closing to Owner Additional pictures are available upon request.No Brokers Please!!!!
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