1122 Main Street, Mount Desert, ME 04660 (MLS# 1514858)

Mill Pond House enjoys an idyllic setting, overlooking both the serene Somesville Mill Pond as well as the picturesque Somes Harbor. Built in the classic New England style, this stately year-round residence's unique setting provides both harbor views with its yachting anchorage and panoramic Acadia mountains and island views, as well as the wildlife activity that frequents the freshwater Mill Pond and its scenic waterfall. The residence has four bedrooms, several sitting and sunrooms overlooking the waterfront, an attached greenhouse, garage, and separate larger outbuilding, all within a short walk to nature trails. This unusual offering consists of 2.6± acres, with 553'± waterfront on the harbor with a private dinghy dock, and 766'± waterfront on the Mill Pond. Somes Harbor is known as one of the finest harbors on the East Coast and boating or kayaking from these shores would be unparalleled. Eagles, osprey, seals, and endless other wildlife provide a constant activity and entertainment for the nature lover. An easement in place allows for periodic research monitoring of the fishways by the Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary. The gracious residence is surrounded by lawn and many native plantings providing privacy within a very pleasing setting.

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