21 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079

The ocean is out back, the world is out front.This big bright airy home offers panoramic views over the Gurnet strait. Donot hit the lobster traps with your pitching wedge. For boaters, your privatedock and mooring offer direct access to Casco Bay and beyond. Out front,shopping is five minutes away. Downtown and Bowdoin College are 10minutes, Portland 30 and the Jetport 40.You have four spacious bedrooms & four baths. There is also a lovely,newly renovated guest cottage tucked away on a corner of the property,providing ample room for family & friends. The office could also be a totallyseparate apartment, with a private entrance.The freshly painted interior is warm and inviting, with beautifully refinishedpine flooring. The kitchen has granite countertops, a professional Wolfstove and a generous pantry. A standout feature is the primary suite, withits arched windows and sizeable bathroom with a large whirlpool.  Aversatile guest suite includes bedroom, bathroom, and both a large spareroom and a separate dressing area, offering comfort & privacy for yourguests. All of the bedrooms overlook the water, as does part of the largeoffice.The great room and dining area are both anchored by fine art. In the greatroom, the fireplace is by Jeff Gammelin of Freshwater Stone (references:Robert Venturi, David Rockefeller). The dining area features cabinetry byLynette Breton (references: Norton Simon Museum, Fine WoodworkingMagazine).The home sits on over an acre, mostly level then sloping to 400 feet ofGurnet Strait frontage. The elevation makes it safe from floods and, forfuture generations, rising sea levels. This house offers an exceptional mixof space, beauty and convenience. Your home is totally oriented towardsthe water, with the world right outside your front door.