{"id":15778,"date":"2019-02-22T10:08:16","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T15:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/?p=15778"},"modified":"2020-09-29T09:48:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T13:48:38","slug":"a-shore-bet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/a-shore-bet\/","title":{"rendered":"A Shore Bet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"issuuembed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 600px;\" data-configid=\"37604829\/68739676\"><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.js\" async=\"true\"><\/script><br \/>\nBy Ashley Brindamour<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"s1\"><b>In the Clear<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">$129,900, Robbinston<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15860\" src=\"http:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_Robbinston.jpg\" alt=\"FM19-LOW_Robbinston\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_Robbinston.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_Robbinston-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_Robbinston-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\u201cT<\/span><span class=\"s2\">his part of the world has that coastal Route 1 feel,\u201d agent Jessie Howard says of this 1930 seaside home. It\u2019s so safe a haven that Robbinston, population: 504, is one of the Maine towns listed in <strong>Victor H. Green\u2019s<\/strong> 1956 edition of<em> The Negro Travelers\u2019 Green Book<\/em> [see \u201cPier Review,\u201d November 2013]. The now-shuttered Brooks Bluff Cottages, recommended in the<i> <\/i><em><strong>Green Book<\/strong><\/em>, is a mere two-minute drive from this stunning bargain cottage with open views of St. Andrews. So close to the border with Canada, the only traffic up here comes from traveling boats. \u201cThere are a lot of lobster fishermen, mostly going downstream,\u201d Howard says. \u201cThey dock right at Robbinston Public Boat Landing. The selling couple would often walk the beach to buy lobsters off the boat.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">The sellers spent much of their time renovating the property, bringing their coastal inspirations indoors. Painted white walls with wood accents make for what Howard calls a very \u201ccottage\u201d interior. A rustic arched opening connects the kitchen and living area, and slanted wooden ceilings add a warmth to the upstairs bedrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">\u201cIf it weren\u2019t for the distance this location poses between the current owners and their grandchildren,\u201d Howard says, \u201cthey\u2019d likely stay.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">If you\u2019re a fan of friendly people, jaw-dropping beauty, and getting first pick of the world\u2019s fresh seafood supply, this coastal gem could be your forever seaside vacation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><em>Taxes: $1,453; 607 US Route 1, Robbinston.<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Along the Route<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"s2\">$209,000, Deer Isle<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15856\" src=\"http:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_DeerIsle.jpg\" alt=\"FM19-LOW_DeerIsle\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_DeerIsle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_DeerIsle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_DeerIsle-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Twenty-four Fife Drive in Deer Isle sits on the water\u2019s edge of Greenlaw Cove, a legendary canoe route used as a <strong>\u201csuperhighway\u201d for the People of the Dawn<\/strong>, according to anthropologist William Haviland. \u201cGreenlaw Cove was a branch of the Deer Isle canoe route that connected with the Walker\u2019s Pond-Bagaduce route to Castine,\u201d Haviland says. \u201cIt was in use for about 3,000 years by the Etchemin Indians and their ancestors, not to mention their descendants, who with their Abenaki allies became known as Penobscots. They continued to use this canoe route well into the 20th century.\u201d What better place to put your paddle in the water?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u201cI l<span class=\"s2\">ove the location of this sweet cottage,\u201d agent Cindi Eaton says, \u201cIt\u2019s truly a rustic Maine getaway and a dream spot for families and kids to explore.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">The coast is reflected in what Eaton calls a \u201crustic and eclectic interior\u201d\u2014with rope spools for tables and driftwood logs for seating. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Peter and Valerie Fife have owned the property for over 30 years, decorating it along the way with personal beach treasures. The family spent many summer days clamming, swimming, and paddling\u2014memories they cherish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">The property is a short distance away from<strong> Nervous Nellie\u2019s Jams and Jellies<\/strong>, <strong>Haystack Mountain School of Crafts<\/strong>, and Deer Isle Village. <strong>Island Heritage Trust\u2019s Tennis Preserve<\/strong> is within four miles and offers even more outdoor adventure. With 7.8 acres of land, the possibilities are endless. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><em><span class=\"s2\">Taxes: $1,770; 24 Fife Drive, Deer Isle. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Triple Threat<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">$210,000, Whiting<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">In Maine we don\u2019t have to choose between sprawling fields, wooded trails, or cliff-bound coves. We\u2019ve got the best of all three, and the ranch-style home at 1029 Cutler Road in East Machias is a testament to that. The home is listed at $210K and nestled in the coastal community of Holme\u2019s Bay. Views of the bay glow as the morning sun spills into the windows. Current sellers called this their \u201cwaterfront gem.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">\u201cThe house is elevated with a significant drop, which makes the view exceptional,\u201d Nicole Ball at Better Homes and Garden Real Estate says. \u201cLots of sunlight, moonlight, and <strong>155 feet of waterfront<\/strong>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">Built in 1977, the property has held more than one family and works as a year-round or summer rental home. The current seller acquired the property in 2007 and claims that the view is what grabbed her. \u201cThe lighthouse, the island, and the red slow blink of the tower lights at night, as well as the tide changes, shorebirds, and the wild blueberries all speak for themselves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Imagine yourself eating breakfast cozied in your dining nook. Better yet, bask in the sunlight on the deck, gin and tonic in hand as you gaze across the bay at Sprague\u2019s Neck. Take a walk to a nearby blueberry field or down the bay to the boat launch, where clammers are hard at work. <strong>Gardner Lake<\/strong> boasts some great salmon fishing, but you\u2019ll need to work the locals for those spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em><span class=\"s2\">Taxes: $2,099; 1029 Cutler Road, Whiting<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Built For Two<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">$225,000, Cutler<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">\u201cIt\u2019s a light, bright, pretty home with terrific views of the ocean,\u201d Nicole Ball says of 105 Ackley Road in Cutler. This four-acre property, cradled by sloped pastures and crowned with crisp green pines, has a lawn that could host two houses. But who wants to share?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">The seller\u2014whose last name was Ackler before marriage\u2014had the house built by the late <strong>Victor Berry<\/strong> in 2001 on inherited land that has been in her family since before the Revolutionary War. Berry was a highly sought-after builder who supervised the construction of Washington County Jail and Courthouse and the library at the University of Maine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">The home boasts <strong>412 feet of waterfront<\/strong>, a public paved road, and easy access to town\u2013the perfect mix of quiet solitude and happy locals. The best company? Deer, turkey, and foxes are regular visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">The potential for the interior is even better\u2014it\u2019s a blank canvas. \u201cThe second floor isn\u2019t shown, because it isn\u2019t finished,\u201d Ball says. \u201cBut it\u2019s insulated and ready to be completed.\u201d With a little bit of elbow grease and an eye for design, this steps-from-the-water home is just a step away from being yours. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em><span class=\"s2\">Taxes: $4,938; 105 Ackley Road, Cutler.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Moonstruck<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">$187,500, Perry<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15858\" src=\"http:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_Perry.jpg\" alt=\"FM19-LOW_Perry\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_Perry.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_Perry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FM19-LOW_Perry-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Y<\/span><span class=\"s2\">our tires rumble up the road as you pull into a long, wooded driveway. Up ahead, bundled in 3.9 acres of Perry woodlands on the shore of <strong>Half Moon Cove<\/strong> in Cobscook Bay, sits a gambrel-style cottage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">\u201cSandra Pottle had the house built in 1990,\u201d agent Kevin Raye says. \u201cIt was built by her brother-in-law Roy Pottle, a respected local builder.\u201d The <strong>gambrel roof<\/strong> is a signature Pottle touch. \u201cHe used rugged lumber cut at his own sawmill in the neighboring town of Pembroke. Roy\u2019s son, Tommy Pottle, runs that sawmill today.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">A\u00a0<\/span>steep stairway offers access to the rocky cove below. Or just enjoy drinking a Harbor Lights from your half wrap-around deck\u2014a perfect perch for <strong>views of Passamaquoddy Bay<\/strong> to Canada. Mostly used as a summer home, this three-bedroom, two-bath cottage is fully winterized. With a detached two-car garage, you don\u2019t even have to hassle with winter morning snow scraping. Talk about bougie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Wait until you see the cottage interior. \u201cCedar and pine, including beautiful wide pine board floors, lend a rustic feel throughout the house,\u201d Raye says. \u201cThe kitchen and dining area open to the main living area, while an all-season insulated porch [boasts] views of the water. It serves as a second living room.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s2\">Just a three-mile drive to the closest local shops and eight miles from downtown Eastport, the cottage combines year-round convenience with starry serenity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><em><span class=\"s2\">Taxes: $3,836.25; 512 Old Eastport Road, Perry.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These waterfront steals are wicked cheap, wicked beautiful.<br \/>\nBy Ashley Brindamour<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15859,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[892,232,224],"tags":[316,318,317],"class_list":["post-15778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-real-estate","category-shelter-design","category-talking-walls","tag-februarymarch-2019","tag-maine-dream-homes","tag-shelter-design"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15778"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18943,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15778\/revisions\/18943"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15859"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portlandmonthly.com\/portmag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}