Starboard Rock

Starboard Rock is an idyllic waterfront property on Vinalhaven with 3.71± acres and 297± feet of shorefront on Winter Harbor and stunning views towards East Penobscot Bay looking onto Stonington and Acadia National Park. The property includes a Mid-Century Modern home originally designed by architect Norman Klein of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It has been thoughtfully renovated and features mahogany windows, cherry paneled walls and floors, a walnut entry door and cabinets, and a 60” Lacanche entertaining range. The home is sited on smooth granite cliffs with areas of lawn and gardens, moss-covered ledge and mature trees. The property includes a small island, a private pocket beach framed by dramatic granite outcroppings, and access to a shared deep-water dock in the warm waters of Murch’s Cove. The property is a short walk to the trails of the Starboard Rock Sanctuary.

• Originally built in 1969, the home has been fully renovated and winterized with radiant heat.
• Three-bedrooms with one-and-a-half baths.
• Thoughtfully conceived interior spaces feature new cherry paneled walls and floors with original Douglas fir exposed beams, and newly paneled fir cathedral ceilings throughout.
• Sleek and comfortable living room with high ceilings, large windows and a slate wood-burning fireplace.
• Eat-in kitchen with handmade custom Walnut cabinets, paneled Subzero refrigerator and 60-inch Lacanche entertaining range. All highlighted by 18th century English reproduction tiles that were hand painted in Portugal.
• Comfortable and cozy bedrooms, each with lovely views of the water, offer a quiet retreat.
• Two decks, one on each side of the house, ideal for summer entertaining.
• Stunning views across Winter Harbor towards East Penobscot Bay looking back on Stonington, Acadia National Park, the Hen Islands and Penobscot Island.
• Property includes a .75± acre private island, known as Little Western Island, located a stone’s throw from the house and featuring groomed walking trails and excellent views in all directions.