Welcome to your coastal sanctuary on Matinicus Island! This picturesque estate offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean in Penobscot Bay. With over 80 acres of rolling meadows & mature red spruce forest, this antique two-chimney cape boasts 4-5 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, ideal for families or serene getaways. The foyer's stunning curved ceiling sets the tone for the home's unique character. Wood flooring, double living rooms, and a sunny kitchen create inviting spaces. Ample storage, a convenient half bath and oceanview bedroom on the first floor and a second-floor sitting room accompany the bedrooms and full bath upstairs. The property features 5,555 feet of ocean frontage, including a soft sandy beach and dramatic rocky bluff, perfect for beachcombing and lobster bakes. Explore the extensive trail system or utilize the 24x36 2-story post and beam barn for storage or conversion. Experience true island living at its finest, where the beauty of nature takes center stage, offering peace and tranquility like no other place on Earth. Don't miss out on your chance to make this coastal oasis your own. Schedule a showing today and let the beauty of Matinicus Island captivate your heart.
Closed
$1,250,000
171 South Road, Matinicus Isle Plt, ME 04851
4beds
2,258sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
84 Acres lot
$1,311,800 Zestimate®
$554/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 17, 2025 at 07:11pm
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
RE/MAX JARET & COHN
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1589457

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: Second
Family room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Heating
- Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,258
- Total interior livable area: 2,258 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,258
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Detached, Off Street, Storage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Cove, Bay, Ocean Front
- Body of water: Cato Cove, Penobscot Bay, Atlantic Ocean
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 5555,Waterfrontage Owned: 5555
Lot
- Size: 84 Acres
- Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Pasture, Near Golf Course, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 171SouthRoadMatinicus04851
- Zoning: NA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
- Water: Private, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Matinicus
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Services availability

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