Gull’s Rock, on the shores of the Great Harbor in Northeast Harbor, offers a coveted location in the village, yet quiet and private. This classic residence was designed with many architectural features in the shingle-style tradition for the rusticators who came to enjoy Maine’s perfect summers. Formal living and dining rooms adjoin, and both enjoy the ocean and garden views, as do most of the rooms in the residence.
Over the years, the nine-bedroom residence has been beautifully maintained, and has more recently been carefully restored and updated to accommodate the busy lives of modern families. A graceful main staircase flows into the large, welcoming entry foyer, lit by a large Palladian window. All the first-floor rooms enjoy large fireplaces with detailed wood mantelpieces, and several of the rooms have large double doors accessing the open or covered porches. The kitchen, with many gourmet chef’s features, can serve as the center for a large party or intimate meal. Granite counters, a work island, professional appliances, large butler’s pantry with teak counters and flower cutting area are all desirable amenities. An antique tiled fireplace presents a cozy spot to sit, all part of this large sunlit space. The kitchen also opens onto a large sun lit casual dining area with vaulted ceiling, large windows and porches overlooking the gardens and ocean. Many original features were restored, such as marble vanities, hardwood floors, and antique sconces. A separate garage will hold three plus vehicles; two additional rooms and a full bath could be restored for use as a guest area/office or studio. Additionally, there is a charming guest cabin with a large living area, two bedrooms, and a full bath.
Attractive plantings and trees surround the property, and a formal, English style perennial garden offers colorful and intriguing patterns, to view from the porches or meander through along the way to the ocean shoreline.
Property Details
ME1529
Shingle Style
Hancock
Story Litchfield
Interior (More Info)
Features & Equipment
FIRST FLOOR
Entry Foyer
Hall with coat closet
Living Room with brick surround fireplace and wood detail mantelpiece, wall shelving, cabinets, French double doors to covered porch and door to adjoining library
Library has fireplace with brick surround, detailed wood mantle, shelves, cabinets
Dining Room with fireplace with brick surround and detailed wood mantle, and French doors to covered porch
Kitchen/Great Room has shelves, glass cabinets, Deer Isle granite counters and center island, large deep SS sink with insinkerator, 6 burner Viking Professional gas stove with Viking Professional vent, Viking Professional food warmer, two large Viking Professional ovens, SubZero refrigerator, Viking Professional dishwasher, and Viking Professional convection/microwave oven. SITTING AREA features vaulted ceiling, two double French doors to deck, and fireplace with hand painted antique Dutch tile surround. WORK AREA has SS counter with deep sink and insinkerator. PREP AREA has Viking Professional dishwasher, oak counters, cabinets, shelves, deep double SS sinks.
Pantry with cabinets, shelving, SubZero refrigerator
Powder Room with hexagonal tile floor, porcelain sink
SECOND FLOOR
Master Bedroom with fireplace with brick surround, wooden mantle, double closets
Master Bath has tiled hexagonal floor, large porcelain pedestal sink, double glass shower, oversize clawfoot tub
Bedroom with 2 closets (one with antique marble sink) and door to outside balcony
Bathroom with hexagon tiled floor with tiled tub, porcelain pedestal sink
Bathroom with hexagon tiled floor with tiled tub shower
Bedroom has fireplace with brick surround and wooden mantle, closet area adjoins bedroom
Bedroom has fireplace with brick surround and wood mantle, 2 closets (one with antique marble sink)
Linen Closet with shelves
Bedroom with closet
Study with closet
Bathroom has hexagonal tiled floor, porcelain pedestal sink, tiled tub shower
THIRD FLOOR
Hall with storage closets, door to large attic area
Bedroom with built-in cabinets, dormer closet, porcelain sink
Bathroom has hexagonal tile floor, porcelain pedestal sink, glass shower
Bedroom with storage cabinets, closet
All floors are hardwood unless noted
GUEST HOUSE
Living Room with blue enamel wood stove, SS sink, Fridgedaire refrigerator, AO Smith electric hot water heater, Kitchen Adi microwave, cushioned window seat