Historic House Listings

Off market. Island Time! Stunning! “Faraway”, Circa 1905. Over four acres in Maine. $6,500,000

November 19, 2019

That is one stunning house!! “Faraway” was built in 1905. It is located on 4.75 acres on Greening Island in Southwest Harbor, Maine. The property has 1,500 feet of private shorefront. There are views of Acadia’s Mountains, the Outer Islands and the open ocean. The porches and terraces on this home are amazing! Seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and 7,100 square feet. $6,500,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Faraway is an elegant estate on 4.75+/- waterfront acres of Greening Island, with a magnificent, fully renovated and carefully renewed Arts & Crafts summer cottage, guest cabin, and deepwater dock. Overlooking the Great Harbor of Mount Desert from Eastern Point, this exquisite property is surrounded by 1,500 feet of private shorefront, and offers breathtaking views of Acadia’s mountains, the Outer Islands and open Ocean. Open terraces, glass-enclosed porches, 7 light-filled bedrooms, numerous fireplaces and all updated systems and modern amenities make this an exceptional and gracious summer retreat in a private, serene island setting.

 

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