137-187 Long Cove Road, Vinalhaven ME 04863

Breathtakingly beautiful 235+ acre property on Vinalhaven's northwest side with over a mile of shorefront on Long Cove. Interesting and varied land with dramatic granite outcroppings, a mix of hard and soft wood trees, paths, and 25+/- acres of open fields. Two custom designed/built year-round homes, each privately sited, have superb details and craftsmanship and work well for a large family or those wanting a guesthouse. The ''Water House''sleeps 8 and includes a lovely great room with a granite fireplace, dining room with fireplace, chef's kitchen with Aga Stove and Swedish wood cookstove, powder room, laundry room and first floor en suite bedroom. 3 ensuite bedrooms and art studio are on the second level. Outside is a covered porch with granite steps to the boathouse and deepwater dock. Sited at a higher elevation in the open fields is the ''Red House'', a stunning Timber Frame built with wood harvested from the property. Inside is a gracious entry resembling a high-end barn, cherry kitchen with Aga stove, dining area, living room with vaulted ceiling and large granite fireplace, office area, first floor bedroom with nearby bath, powder room and laundry room. Upstairs is a library and two ensuite bedrooms. Outside is a multi level deck, part of which is built on a large granite outcropping. Each residence has radiant heat, superb craftsmanship, and excellent details. The property is currently used as a sheep farm and has a large barn, two wells, a water collection system, 2 frost-free filed faucets, 2 generators, small pond, apple trees, and 2 soil tested lots for future development. Transferring with the sale are all appliances, a ramp and float, several Merino sheep, 32-HP tractor, and John Deere tractor. Whether you want to farm or enjoy island life with your family and friends, this private property offers many opportunities with its large acreage, deep water access, and stunning terrain.