Harpswell, Maine

The post-modern shingle style 4100 square foot house was beautifully and thoroughly expanded in 2000. The house was completely rethought by Joseph Waltman, who I consider the Robert A. Stern of the Maine coast. The many architectural details include: intricate wainscotting, raised panels, crown moldings, French doors, transoms, oak wood floors throughout, and custom cherry cabinetry. The house is within 50 feet of the shoreline on all three sides, and has been sited so that every room has direct water views! The interior has been carefully furnished with personally chosen antiques, including oriental rugs, and original Maine art. The custom kitchen has cherry cabinets and ceramic tile floors. It is fully equipped with a Viking professional six-burner cooktop, Thermador double ovens with microwave, two Kitchenaide dishwashers, Cuisinart, mixer, and an ice maker in the refrigerator. The house has a reading library, and is furnished with two telephone lines, fax machine, laser printer and photocopier; Maytag-Neptune washer and dryer; deck furniture, gas B-B-Q, satellite TV, and a computer. A formal entrance way provides access to a 28' by 16' Living Room facing the water, with direct access to the wraparound deck through three sets of French doors, and a staircase to the back gardens and deepwater channel. The Living Room also has a wood burning fireplace. Off the Family Room through the French doors, is a 16' by 14' formal Dining Room with seven windows, also directly facing the water. Along the front of the first floor is the 28' by 14' Family Room, and to the West, the 18' by 16' custom kitchen described above with its adjoining laundry room and full bath, again all facing the water. A foyer/mud room provides access to a two-car garage. Off the Living Room to the East and South is a 20' by 16' Master Bedroom with full bath. The Living Room and the Master Bedroom both have access to an 83' by 11' deck which runs along the south and west sides of the house. Directly behind the Living Room is a large screened porch for waterfront dining and boat watching. Upstairs there are three-four large bedrooms and two guest baths. One of the bedrooms has an adjoining sitting room, which can be used as a fifth bedroom. The property also has a dock for tieing up your boat or swimming.