Beds: Main House: 1 King, 2 Singles Guest House: 4 Singles
Beautifully appointed and offering complete privacy close to both Northeast Harbor and Bar Harbor, Rockweed features a gorgeous waterfront setting with lovely outdoor spaces among towering spruce and pines. Ready for a hike or biking adventure? Trailheads and major entrances to Acadia National Park are within easy reach down the road to Giant Slide Trail or Brown Mountain Gatehouse, or just a short drive away to either Seal Harbor’s Stanley Brook park entrance or the Eagle Lake Rd entrance just 10 minutes away. With its westerly views across Somes Sound, this spot enjoys lovely sunsets! Keeping your boat in the area? Just around the corner is Abel’s Yacht Yard and its popular restaurant where you can lease a mooring or slip space (subject to availability – ask agent for details).
FIRST FLOOR: Main Entry leads to a grand foyer with Half Bath. To the right is an expansive Living Area with cathedral ceiling, build in window seats for cozy reading, and floor to ceiling windows and French doors to terrace, and showcase wood burning fireplace. To the left of the entry is a lovely semi-formal Dining Room adjacent to an open Kitchen area. French doors from the Dining Room open to the front patio overlooking the water. Kitchen is well organized, stocked nicely for meal prep, and includes updated appliances and a small desk area. Just beyond the Kitchen is a functional mudroom and storage area plus Laundry facilities, as well as a back staircase to the second floor.
SECOND FLOOR: Steps from the Living Room lead to a loft Study and work space (not pictured) that leads to a Primary Bedroom (not pictured) with King Bed, water views, and en suite Full Bath with walk in shower, soaking tub and double vanity. Just beyond, and accessible by the other staircase, is a large Den with built-in wrap-around sofa, TV, and water views. From the Den, enter a short hallway with back staircase to Bedroom with Twin Beds and pretty sitting area overlooking the water. At the end of the hall is a roomy Full Bath with walk-in shower.
GUEST HOUSE: Detached but close by, and accessed by a short flight of stairs, a charming Guest House with whitewashed ship lap and exposed framing features Twin Beds on the first floor, plus a small Kitchenette with microwave, mini-refrigerator, and sink, suitable for snacks or morning coffee! Full Bath with shower stall, plus a lofted space accessed by ship’s ladder features additional Twin Beds finish out this attractive space. Open the French doors at the front of this mini-cottage to bring the outdoors and enjoy inviting views of Somes Sound. But don’t worry! Screens keep unwanted buzzing intruders where they belong!
OUTDOOR SPACES: Surrounded by natural flowering plants and mature woods, outdoor spaces feature a patio running the length of the house with plenty of teak furnishings, suitable for dining and entertaining, or for simply relaxing to the sounds of the breeze in the pines, the calls of birds and loons, and the scents of the Maine woods. A path leads to water’s edge, which is suitable for launching a kayak or paddle board (not provided), or taking a dip in the warm shallows!
NOTE: This house is for sale. Please contact agent for details.
