6 Cliffhanger Lane, Mount Desert, ME 04675

New Listing

$6,800,000

Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains, harbor and outer islands.

Welcome to Cliffhanger, a timeless and elegant coastal residence.

Built in 1928, this 12 RM, 7 BDR 5 BA residence is constructed of distinctive pink granite.

Cliffhanger is perfectly sited on a solid granite landscape.

A 18' x 34' spacious living room with a high, vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams.

There are fireplaces with sitting areas at both ends of the living room.

Two sets of french doors open onto the stone patio.

Enjoy lazy summer afternoons under the covered porch.

The living room opens to a 11' x 15' dining room.

The elegant dining room features a beaded chandelier, a series of multi-paneled
windows and access to the pantry.

A large pantry lined with cabinets on both walls connects the kitchen to the dining room.

A bright open floor plan kitchen with a large island with stainless steel sink and marble countertop.

One end of the kitchen is set up with a large sink, dishwasher, and cabinetry with glass door for dishes.

The kitchen features an six burner gas range with tile backsplash and a double wall oven.

A comfortable family room with fireplace.

There is a full bath with tub/shower combination off of the family room dining area.

14' x 20' bedroom on the southwest side of the first floor.

A prominent bay window area perfect for a writing desk and chair.

A second first floor bedroom on the southeast side of the first floor

This first floor bedroom features built in cabinet and fireplace.

A beautifully renovated bathroom located between the two first floor bedrooms.

Second floor bedroom mirroring the one on the first floor with the bay window.

Second floor bedroom on the southeast side. Built-in shelves and fireplace.

A renovated title bathroom located between the two second floor bedrooms.

Bedroom #3 in the north wing. Large, dormitory style (4 beds) with bench along the window wall.

A bathroom with tile shower on the second floor north wing.

Large mudroom with built-in cubbies off the garage and back entry,

First floor laundry room with utility sink and built-in cabinets.

Back entry to the mudroom, laundry room and kitchen.

Exterior view of the entry to the north wing.

The exterior view from the south. Beautiful landcape.

The grounds are well maintained by the gardener.

There is a cutting garden and herb garden.

A private right-of-way entrance to the property.

Cliffhanger is an extraordinary offering in a coveted area of Seal Harbor.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,658 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 50,965 Status: Active

Current Price: $6,800,000 List Date: 6/05/2026 Last Modified: 6/08/2026

Overview

Description

Cliffhanger rises above the village of Seal Harbor as one of Mount Desert Island's most extraordinary private estates. Designed by renowned architect Duncan Candler and built in 1928, this residence is sculpted from pink granite, crowned with a slate roof, and positioned to capture sweeping views of the harbor, outer islands, and the mountains of Acadia National Park. This exceptional residence blends timeless coastal architecture with thoughtful modern renovations designed for effortless multigenerational living, entertaining, or peaceful retreat. At the heart of the home is a dramatic great room featuring soaring vaulted and beamed ceilings, fireplaces at each end, and direct access to both a covered outdoor sitting area and an expansive terrace overlooking the harbor. The bright, open kitchen flows naturally into a welcoming family room, formal dining room, and butler's pantry, creating an ideal setting for relaxed gatherings and elegant entertaining alike. The home offers seven ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1665764

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 6
Street Name: Cliffhanger
Street Type: Lane
County: Hancock
Town: Mount Desert
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04675
Leased Land: No
Book: 6446
Page: 0097
Map: 029
Block: 026
Lot: Yes
Zoning: R1
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 30132
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 6800000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
# Rooms: 14
# Bedrooms: 7
# Fireplaces: 5
Total Full Baths: 5
Total Baths: 5
Furniture: Furnished
Color: Pink Granite
Year Built: 1928
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4658
SqFt Finished Total: 4658
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Lot Size Acres +/-: 1.17
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Seal Harbor

Vehicle Storage

Attached: Yes
3 Car: Yes

More Information

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Rolling/Sloping: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Location

Near Country Club: Yes
Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Dead End: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Transportation

Deep Water Access: Yes
Major Road Access: Yes
Near Airport: Yes

Water Body Type

Harbor: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes
Public: Yes

Construction

Stone: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Partial: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes
Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Granite: Yes

Exterior

Other: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Marble: Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces: Yes
On Site: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes
Quasi-Public: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Water

Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Second

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6: Yes
Bedroom 6 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shower: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Equipment

Generator: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First

Family Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Island: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Formal: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Mud Room

Mud Room: Yes
Mud Room Level: First

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1: Yes
Other Room 1 Level: Second

Other Room Amenities 1

Above Garage: Yes

Room Features

Above Garage: Yes
Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Formal: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Near Country Club; Near Public Beach; Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Dead End; Private Road Transportation: Deep Water Access; Major Road Access; Near Airport Water Body Type: Harbor; Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Public View: Mountain(s); Scenic Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Marble Style: Cottage Construction: Stone; Wood Frame Basement: Partial; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Granite Roof: Slate Exterior: Other Heat System: Forced Air Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Security System; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Equipment: Generator Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 3 Car Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer; Quasi-Public Water: Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	First
Bedroom 2	First
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Bedroom 6	Second
Bonus Room	Second
Dining Room	First
Family Room	First
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Other Room	Second
Mud Room	First
Laundry	First

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

IDX

Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: June - 08 - 2026

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