Still Point

Still Point is a quintessential Maine waterfront property in a private setting on a point of land with spectacular western and southern views of Bremen Long Island, Hungry Island and over Muscongus Bay to the open ocean. Located at the end of a long winding drive through forest, the property has 11.65± acres and 1,192± feet of shorefront with a beautifully renovated house, a post and beam barn with guest apartment, a charming artist studio, and a substantial dock with a dock house and a sauna, all in excellent condition. The landscape equals the buildings in quality and character and includes artistically conceived outdoor living spaces framed by flowering gardens and expert stonework, attractive and accessible shorefront; and there are walking paths through exquisite elevated rock ledge covered with many types of moss and flora and a small meadow with broad water views.

The property, the site of a historic lobster pound, tells the story of Friendship’s origins as a town known for shipbuilding (the Friendship Sloop), lobstering and fishing. The main residence, originally the seasonal lobster pound house, is in a grandfathered location right at water’s edge. The dock, also original but recently rebuilt, is where the lobster boats pulled in to drop off their catch; the charming sleeping room was the office where these transactions were finalized. Evidence remains of the fence that penned the lobsters in the shallow area between the islands and the mainland before they were shipped and sold. Friendship’s shipbuilders and sawmills sourced their wood from a lumber yard that was once on the property, and small artifacts of early twentieth century machinery still dot the forest floor.

• The year-round main house has four bedrooms, two full baths and beautiful wood-paneled walls and ceilings throughout
• The living room has a wood-burning fireplace with brick hearth and stunning western views. An additional sitting room has built-ins, views of the cove to the south, a loft that could serve as a guest room and access to a new wraparound fir-wood deck with pergola
• Well-designed kitchen with dining area, broad views and high-quality appliances including an Aga Range, a slate sink, a large pantry with another sink and a cozy office tucked beneath the stairs. An attractive foyer with custom storage, a utility room with laundry and a mudroom and a full bath complete the main floor
• On the second floor there are four comfortable and traditional wood-paneled bedrooms, two with excellent water views, and a full bath
• Recently built post and beam barn has plenty of storage and workshop space, including room for potting and garden supplies and a summer dining room. There is a one-bedroom apartment on the second floor with a full bath, sleeping loft, balcony with water views, plenty of storage space and a propane stove for heat and ambiance
• Artist’s studio has two rooms, heat from a propane-powered Rinnai and a woodstove, and versatile space that could also be used as a workshop, garage or for storage
• Substantial, almost 200± foot dock, recently rebuilt and in excellent condition, is strong enough for a pickup truck, has water and power, floats and access to two moorings. The historic dock house was renovated to include a picturesque summer bedroom, a sauna, and an area for storing kayaks and boating equipment
• There are two protected coves on the property with a sand beach to the south; and two islands, accessible by foot during all tides, create a shallow pool perfect for swimming during high tide and beachcombing at low tide
• The landscape includes vegetable and flower gardens, mature flowing shrubs, well-maintained forest, much of it with a moss floor, and there are grassy areas dotted with shade trees. There is substantial elevated rock ledge with walking paths through a variety of moss, a canyon, and a small meadow with broad water views
• Granite steps lead to the water in two places, one with a firepit for cooking and eating shellfish and subtle granite benches are scattered along the shoreline creating a variety of outdoor spaces. A water’s edge stone patio is perfect for watching the sunset