Imagine waking to the sounds of gentle waves on the Atlantic shore. Enjoy the day's first rays of sunshine illuminating Cadillac Mountain and the open waters of Blue Hill Bay. You deserve the kind of privacy and lifestyle afforded by 691 Bay Road in Brooklin, Maine.
What truly separates this home from any other in this price range is the amount of acreage and the privacy it affords. 20 surveyed acres of beautiful forest surround this home and hide it from the rest of the world. 535 +/- feet of deep water ocean frontage and a rare sand and pebble beach put this property in a class by itself.
A Home For a Lifetime: This four bedroom five and one half bath oceanfront home has a carefully designed floor plan to adapt to your lifestyle as you age. The first floor of this home is expansive yet maintains the intimate feel of a smaller ocean front cottage.
You will be amazed when you walk into a grand entrance hall centered by an open staircase that accesses all three floors. A beautiful chandelier and overhead windows nicely light the room. From this central entrance all of the first floor space is accessible.
A chef's kitchen with endless Corian counter tops, custom cherry cabinetry and hardwood floors is the place to impress your family and friends with your cooking skills. The kitchen has access to the screen covered porch and a huge pantry room with an attached greenhouse. The formal dining room is perfectly located beside the kitchen and is finished with decorative wood panels and built-in cabinets.
Next is the formal living room which has ocean and woodland views plus the glowing ambiance of a Rumford fireplace. The library/office space is hidden away in the back corner of the home. This large but cozy room is made more comfortable and inviting with the addition of a glass front wood stove.
The master suite has ocean views and resides on the north east side of the home. You won't feel bad about over sleeping in this fine space finished with wood paneled walls, another Rumford fireplace, and patio door access to the water side deck. Spoil yourself with relaxation in the en-suite which is fully tiled with walk in shower and a room- for- two Jacuzzi tub.
The second floor of the home is so comfortable that guests may wear out their welcome. Each of the three bedrooms has hardwood floors and large windows and skylights. All have ample closets and additional storage space is well utilized. Two full baths service these bedrooms.
The ground floor has a billiard room that sports two tables and a custom wet bar. A family room faces the waterfront and has another Rumford fireplace. Keep up with your workouts in the home gym while enjoying the water views. A nice hobby room is currently being used as a wood shop. The climate controlled wine cellar can house 1,000 bottles. This level also has a full bath.
The attached three car garage has a big secret. Hidden above is a bonus room with a full bathroom. This could be a fifth bedroom or a great place for the kids and grandkids to escape. It is accessible from the living area outside the kitchen.
Location: Brooklin Maine is a small and peaceful coastal town between the busy mid-coast and Bar Harbor. It is approximately a 10 minute drive to Blue Hill for shopping and conveniences and 30 minute drive to the City of Ellsworth.
Call today for additional information and schedule a tour of this special property.