Historic House Listings

Island cottage in Maine! Want this! Circa 1900. Over one acre. $399,000

April 30, 2019

This is dreamy! This cottage on Heron Island would be a perfect vacation spot or geeze, live there full time! It was built in 1900. Located on 1.06 acres in South Bristol, Maine. It has views of Damariscotta River, East Boothbay to the islands and the ocean beyond. The property has two cottages. The main one has a stacked stone fireplace. The smaller, second cottage has bedroom and a half bathroom. There is also a workshop building and solar power building. The island has tennis courts and a ferry service. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,018 square feet. $399,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Island, seasonal vintage cottage with broad westerly and southerly views of the Damariscotta River, East Boothbay to the islands and ocean beyond. Step back in time to simpler days when friends and family gather and create memories that last a lifetime. Property features 2 cottages, one with a fieldstone fireplace, kitchen, den, bedroom and full bathroom. A second cottage has a screened/glassed porch, open deck, bedroom and 1/2 bath. In addition, there is a workshop building and a utility building housing solar power. Common summer colony island amenities (annual dues currently $3800) include a common wharf, (one in Christmas Cove and the other on island), community well for potable water, recreation building (the ‘Casino’), tennis court and caretaker & ferry services.…

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