Privacy, Privacy, Privacy! A magical property in the Sheepscot River Valley with one-half mile long driveway thru a park-like forest, open pastures & meadows overlooking the tidal River.
Privacy, Privacy, Privacy! A magical property in the Sheepscot River Valley with one-half mile long driveway thru a park-like forest, open pastures & meadows overlooking the tidal River. Featured in Down East Magazine in 1990. ''This home, a reconstructed Cape made from frames & bits of three circa 1780s Capes, has the proportions of the original & it incorporates pieces of the old.'' One Cape was used for the main house, another for the kitchen ell & the 3rd for spare parts. Imagine all the charm of 1780s hand-hewn beams, king's floorboards, christian doors, classic steep roof pitch and massive center chimney boasting 3 fireplaces-all complemented by the new: a concrete foundation, insulation, modern wiring & plumbing. Stunning colonial-era style stenciling hand-painted by renown contemporary Maine artist, Hope Angier-- In addition to this homestead, her scenes depict familiar historic Alna dwellings. The homestead affords one-level living with guest suite on 2nd floor, new standing-seam metal roof, full-house generator, air conditioning, heat pump and 2 car garage/carriage house. The ample cooking fireplace with crane is the focal point of the dining room with gorgeous wide-board flooring, plaster walls & wood-wainscoting. The kitchen offers rich warmth from the exposed hand-hewn beams, a cozy wood stove and generous double-basin soapstone sink complete with butcher-block countertops. In the River Room, enjoy fabulous sunrise vistas over the meadows to the River beyond. Additional rooms include artist studio/office, attached woodshed, & laundry/pantry. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy hiking & nordic skiing on trails along the River & throughout the woods. There's even a perfect sledding hill! Peaceful mornings include sunrises over the River with sightings of the resident Bald Eagles. Hike to the wildlife viewing platform along the water's edge or enjoy an ideal put-in spot to launch your kayaks, swim, & fish. JUST 15 minutes to both Damariscotta & Wiscasset!