421 Petitmanan Point Road, Steuben, ME 04680

$1,800,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,744 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 217,800 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,800,000 List Date: 5/15/2026 Last Modified: 5/29/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to Windswept, a literary landmark & coastal sanctuary nestled along the unspoiled oceanfront shores of Dyer Bay in Steuben, ME. Once the beloved summer home of acclaimed author & educator Mary Ellen Chase, this historic estate captures the essence of 1920s Maine cottage charm--simple, elegant, & deeply connected to the land & sea. Set atop the bluff on 5 acres of meadow & spruce trees, with 1,100 feet of private, protected waterfront with 270 degrees of sweeping water views, Windswept is surrounded by the Petit Manan Point Division of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, along with state & federal conservation lands, offering unparalleled privacy, unlimited exploring, birding, & hiking, & a front-row seat to Downeast Maine's raw beauty. Painstakingly restored from the ground up in 2012 by master architect Robert Knight, the home's original layout & spirit were honored at every step. Rich wood floors are complemented by classic fixtures & the warm authenticity of ...

Listing Details MLS# 1662388

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
421
Street Name
Petitmanan Point
Street Type
Road
County
Washington
Town
Steuben
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04680
Zip +4
3954
Leased Land
No
Book
3912-58 &
Page
3890-79
Map
3
Lot
2
Zoning
Shoreland
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
13296.5
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No
Block
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1800000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
# Rooms
7
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Furniture
Negotiable
Year Built
1900
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1744
SqFt Finished Total
1744
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
5
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
30
Source of Road Frontage
Survey
Total Half Baths
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
Yes
Waterfront Amount
1100
Water Frontage Owned
1100
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Dyer Bay
Water Frontage Shared
0

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes
Pasture/Field
Yes
Rolling/Sloping
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

More Information

Location

Abuts Conservation
Yes
Rural
Yes

Roads

Dead End
Yes
Dirt
Yes
Gravel
Yes
Private Road
Yes
Right of Way
Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Public Records
Yes
Survey
Yes

Water Body Type

Bay
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded
Yes
Nearby
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Waterfront Tidal
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Bulkhead
Yes
Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

View

Fields
Yes
Mountain(s)
Yes
Scenic
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Wood
Yes

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Wood Stove
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Solid Surface
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes

Style

Cape Cod
Yes
Cottage
Yes
New Englander
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 1 Length
10.17
Bedroom 1 Width
11.67

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Design Available
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Length
10.75
Bedroom 2 Width
8.42

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
First
Bedroom 3 Length
11.42
Bedroom 3 Width
11.83

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Basement Entry

Bulkhead
Yes
Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
One-Floor Living
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Security System
Yes
Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes

Equipment

Generator
Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car
Yes
Auto Door Opener
Yes
Detached
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First
Dining Room Length
11.83
Dining Room Width
11.67

Dining Room Amenities

Formal
Yes
Informal
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First
Kitchen Length
13.75
Kitchen Width
11.67

Kitchen Amenities

Heat Stove
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First
Living Room Length
17.42
Living Room Width
19.42

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First
Primary Bedroom Length
16.08
Primary Bedroom Width
11.83

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Formal
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Informal
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Pasture/Field; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Abuts Conservation; Rural Roads: Dead End; Dirt; Gravel; Private Road; Right of Way Source of Water Frontage: Public Records; Survey Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Deeded; Nearby; Oceanfront; Waterfront Tidal View: Fields; Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Cape Cod; Cottage; New Englander; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Wood Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Forced Air; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Propane; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; One-Floor Living; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Equipment: Generator Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Living Room 17.42 19.42 First
Dining Room 11.83 11.67 First
Kitchen 13.75 11.67 First
Primary Bedroom 16.08 11.83 First
Bedroom 1 10.17 11.67 First
Bedroom 2 10.75 8.42 First
Bedroom 3 11.42 11.83 First
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Last Updated: May - 29 - 2026
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