Current Price:$1,999,999List Date:8/07/2023Last Modified:2/29/2024
Description
This spectacular 24-acre peninsula with nearly half a mile of shorefront is on the market for the first time in 173 years. The peninsula has a stunning granite shoreline, protected deep water anchorage, meadows, hand dug wells, a small pond, old stone walls and granite foundations, and a variety of trees including antique apple trees and established white pines.
''The Murch House'' is located on the southern end and is the primary residence and only stone dwelling on Vinalhaven. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and was built c. 1850 by William Murch for his son Isaac using granite from Starboard Rock, a nearby land preserve. The Murch family were fishermen and subsistence farmers who lived simply off the land. The house was last occupied year-round in 2012. Near the stone house is the antique barn and, at a slightly higher elevation, an electrified camp. All three buildings have unobstructed views of Winter Harbor/Seal Bay and their protected islands. The bungalow, which is on the eastern tip, has two bedrooms and breathtaking elevated views of Isle Au Haut Bay Bay and Deer Isle. Near the bungalow are incredible granite outcroppings that are similar to those located on Starboard Rock. A circular walking path connects all the buildings and also provides an opportunity to enjoy the diverse landscape, elevations, and beautiful vistas.
This is an ideal property for a family compound, preservationist, boater, and anyone interested in historic homes.
(Seller is seeking a conservation-minded buyer. Light subdivision restrictions will likely transfer)
Status: ActiveOriginal List Price: 1999999List Price: $1,999,999Current Price: $1,999,999
Property Information
Surveyed: YesSeasonal: UnknownDeed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal RepDeed: All# Rooms: 7# Bedrooms: 3Total Full Baths: 1Total Baths: 1Color: greyYear Built: 1850SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1127SqFt Finished Total: 1127SqFt Source: Public RecordsGarage: NoLot Size Acres +/-: 24Source of Acreage: Survey
Compensation & Misc Info
Buyer Agency: 2Buyer Agency Type: %
Water Info
Water Frontage: YesWaterfront Amount: 2454Water Frontage Owned: 2454Water View: YesWater Body Name: Winter Harbor
Basement
Other Description: Cottages do not have basements.
Utilities
Utilities On: Yes
Property Features
Site: Open; Pasture/Field; Rolling/Sloping; WoodedLocation: RuralRoads: Gravel/Dirt; Public; Public Not MaintainedSource of Water Frontage: SurveyWater Body Type: Harbor; OceanRecreational Water: Oceanfront; Waterfront DeepView: Fields; Scenic; Trees/WoodsStyle: Bungalow; Camp; CapeConstruction: Masonry; Wood FrameBasement: Full; Other; Unfinished; Walkout AccessBasement Entry: Interior; Walk-OutFoundation Materials: Block; Granite; Pillar/Post/Pier; StoneRoof: Fiberglass; ShingleExterior: Other; Shingle Siding; Wood SidingHeat System: No Heat SystemHeat Fuel: No Heat FuelWater Heater: NoneCooling: NoneFloors: Vinyl; WoodAmenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; One-Floor LivingDriveway: GravelParking: 5 - 10 SpacesVehicle Storage: No Vehicle StorageElectric: Circuit Breakers; No ElectricGas: BottledSewer: Septic Existing on Site; UnknownWater: Private; Well Needed on Site
Room Information
Bedroom 1Level: First Bedroom 2Level: Second Bedroom 3Level: Second KitchenLevel: First Other RoomLevel: First Living RoomLevel: First Mud RoomLevel: First