Far From The Wolf for sale in Winter Harbor, Maine

$1,995,000

Far from the Wolf, (a reference to the original owner getting away from Wall Street for rest and relaxation on the Coast of Maine) was built in 1892 by John Godfrey Moore as a gift to his daughter. The sprawling, turreted, shingled house was built for summer entertaining and today features eleven bedrooms, all with baths and several with fireplaces. Moore owned the majority of the land on Schoodic Peninsula which eventually became part of Acadia National Park. The plan for this lot for Far from the Wolf has proven to be a wonderful choice. This landmark property in the summer enclave of Grindstone Neck, has exquisite period details including coffered ceilings, arched and columned foyer, turret style ocean facing grand room and multiple fireplaces. There is room for staff as well as a great deal of company. A secret shorefront tiny teahouse sits almost right on the rocks and has a granite fireplace, the ideal hideaway on a summer day. Views to Mount Desert Island, the gray cliffs of Ironbound Island and Frenchman Bay are truly incredible. The very large lot - almost four acres, with 200 feet on the ocean creates a great feel of space and openness. Far from the Wolf is located at 120 West Oval and is surrounded by other beautiful period mansions - an architecture lover's dream ride in this coveted spot on the Coast of Maine.

Square Footage: 7708