Charming oceanfront cottage for sale

Charming, traditional Maine shingle style cottage located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Somesville, in the heart of Mount Desert Island. The cottage is situated on the waters edge of Dennings Cove on Somes Sound, a natural fjord, with beautiful views of the Sound and the mountains of Acadia National Park beyond. The cottage was extensively renovated/updated in 2003. The grounds include 350 feet of shore frontage on a tidal cove along with 1.2 acres that offer quiet seclusion and natural beauty with a mix of towering pines, spruce and oak trees and an open lawn with water views. The grounds also include a private float for swimming or launching kayaks and canoes and a delightful one-room guest cottage for the benefit of guests. The cottage and the guest cottage, both with hardwood floors and knotty pine walls and ceilings, have the quaintness and charm of a traditional Maine cottage but with all the benefits of a modern, well appointed home. The cottage has three bedrooms and 1.5 baths and sleeps six while the guest cottage sleeps two and has a full bath. The first floor of the cottage includes a recently updated, fully appointed kitchen with all new appliances. A comfortable living room provides a relaxing refuge for reading, watching TV, enjoying a fire in the fireplace or taking in views of the water and mountains. The living room leads out to a large wraparound screened porch (also accessible from the kitchen) with gorgeous views of the Sound. Have your morning coffee or afternoon drink on the porch gazing across the Sound and the mountains of Acadia and taking in the wildlife. The first floor also includes an updated full bath and a bedroom. The second floor includes two bedrooms and an updated bath. Both second floor bedrooms have wonderful views overlooking the Sound. The guest cottage, which also enjoys views of the water and mountains, provides many of the comforts of home including an updated bath, satellite TV, mini-refrigerator, and small deck. The guest cottage is just a few steps from the cottage but affords ample privacy for family guests, parents, in-laws, etc. The property has been a vacation rental property since 2003 and financial records are available for review.