Blue Hill home in pastoral setting with artist's studio

This custom-built, wood-shingled country home on 14.85 acres stands under mature shade oaks and overlooks an open field to the south.

The property is tranquil and private at the end of an .8 mile private lane shared with other homes, yet is located just 4 miles from Blue Hill village with George Stevens Academy and 2 miles from The Bay School, a Waldorf-inspired elementary school.

The property is also approximately 2 miles from Blue Hill Bay, and adjacent to Seven Star Hill with old logging roads for walking or cross-country skiing through woods and across open blueberry fields to First Pond. Located near some of the world's best sailing waters, it is also just an hour from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

The Exterior of the home is cedar shingles with Marvin windows, Velox skylights, an asphalt roof, and a recently replaced cedar deck on two sides. An attached woodshed holds 3+ chord of firewood. 

The first floor has an open kitchen/dining area with an exposed brick chimney for wood stove and central heating. French doors lead into large living room with built-in bookshelves, modified Rumford fireplace, and tiled sunny alcove for plants. Kitchen features appliances purchased within last 3 years, black walnut cabinet with beveled glass, and washer/dryer off kitchen. Oak flooring throughout with tiled areas and full bath.

Bright south-facing sunroom off living room leads into large artist's studio with cathedral ceiling, multiple skylights, and casement windows on three exterior walls. Much solar gain, plus heated tile floor (zoned separately). Studio also could be used as master bedroom, office, or additional living space.

Second floor has bedroom with loft and master bedroom (both with exposed brick chimneys), hallway with his/her closets, and bath with shower stall and linen closet.

Full basement under kitchen/dining area, crawl space under living room, and partial attic. Private well and septic. High speed Internet. Hot water baseboard heat plus in-floor heating in studio with new furnace installed November 2007.