Description: $259000 - Ocean Front 1867 Farmhouse on nearly 4 acres with Beachfront
This very valuable historic hilltop home overlooks and includes frontage on scenic and historic Friar’s Bay Beach. The large field between the water and house is ideal for a business and can be used commercially. The view is spectacular and looks west to Eastport, Maine. Campobello Island is a recreational paradise with two parks, 2 lighthouses, and spectacular scenery. Recreational activities abound in the Campobello Roosevelt International Park and Herring Cove Provincial Park and include fishing, whale watching, boating, hiking, bicycling, birdwatching, beachcombing, kayaking and landscape painting. This home is located between the two parks.
The property has many old apple trees, horsechestnuts, maples, quaking aspen and fir as well as lilacs and other established plantings. A trail winds down to the beach from the house through the field thick with raspberries, blackberries and wild roses.
3.8 acres includes private beach with tree and 200 feet on main road, just minutes from the FDR International Bridge to Lubec, Maine. Services on Campobello Island include a Medical Center, Post Office, banking (credit union), grocery, restaurants and shopping.
Well is drilled with excellent yield. Older, functioning septic system is in place.
There is a 12x12 outbuilding next to the house for tools.
Home has been recently renovated with new sills and much more(2005). Main part of house which was built in 1867 includes full basement with thick rock walls, ventilation windows and cement floor.
Downstairs includes: front foyer & stairs to second level, kitchen with breakfast nook, living room, dining room, home office with outside Atrium door. Laundry room, full bath. Kitchen has remote-controlled propane Vermont Castings fireplace. Electric heat is throughout house and there are 4 fireplaces. A seasonal art gallery is currently being operated in the house and also serves as the owner's residence. http://FriarsBayGallery.com.
Second level includes: Three bedrooms plus artist's studio with wonderful light and large windows; Good roof and all windows upstairs new. Outside stairs and deck to studio. This home is sold FULLY FURNISHED so you can just pack your suitcase and move in or manage as a weekly summer rental.
The property is located about 2.5 miles from the bridge connecting Campobello to Lubec, Maine. Measurements of the primary rooms: Kitchen - 17'x21' (irregular shape),Dining Room - 15'x13', Living Room - 13'x17'6",Den - 9'6"x12',Master Bedroom - 13'x16'6",Guest Room or study - 9'6"x12' (+ alcove),Upstairs Reading Room or bedroom - 10'x13',Studio - 9'x17'6" + 12'x9'6" (+alcove) Mudroom - 9'x9'6. There is also a room upstairs which would make an ideal 2nd bathroom. More pictures and details available at: http://www.campobellohome.com
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