Luxury Maine Living on Peaks Island at Water's Edge

Water's Edge is a stunning newly built, 3 bedroom/3 bath modern home on Peaks Island Maine. Peaks is the closest island to the city of Portland, the most populated, and serviced regularly by ferry.

LOCATION
Peaks Island is located in Casco Bay, and reached by a 15 minute ferry from Portland, or water taxi. Peaks is home to about 1000 year round residents, rising to a bustling 4000 in the summer. A stay on Peaks Island can be one of relaxation, or the jumping off point to explore Casco Bay via kayaking, lobster boat tours, sunset schooner trips and restaurant/bar hopping in Portland.

Water's Edge is a 5- 7 minute walk from the ferry landing. There is an island taxi service which meets most ferries. The frequent car ferry, requires no reservations but often has lines, and is pricey. Check the Casco Bay Lines website for schedules and pricing. Once on the island, it is easy to get around by bikes or golf carts, both available to rent on the island.

THE PROPERTY
Water's Edge faces westward to downtown Portland, offering magnificent sunset views.It is perched at the end of Brackett Point and on a dead end, so relatively secluded. There is a grassy yard above the water with a path leading to the rocky beach below. There is room for 2 parked cars next to the house and an outside outlet to charge a rented golf cart. The home is a 1 minute walk to Sandy Beach, one of the island's public beaches.

Water's Edge is an adult retreat. The home is directly on the water perched above a rocky beach and the home itself is not child proofed. It has an open staircase leading to the lower level, plus an elevated front deck with outdoor spiral staircase leading to the rooftop deck.

HOUSE OVERVIEW
The design of the home is modern. There are 2 levels: the main level has the common living space plus 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The lower level has a large bedroom/office space with kitchenette, plus a separate bathroom and laundry room.

MAIN FLOOR DESCRIPTION
The main living space is an open design with kitchen, dining and living room and sliding glass walls leading to both decks. In the winter, enjoy the glow of a gas fireplace while watching a movie on the Frame TV and in warmer weather, slide open the glass walls and move onto the deck.

The spacious primary bedroom suite offers ample water views. The connected bathroom has an oversized zero entry shower .

Bedroom #2 has a queen bed, and welcomes the morning sun The bath next door has a large walk in shower and vanity.

The well appointed kitchen features an induction stove, new cookware and a large island seating 4. The dining table comfortably seats 8. Steps away, the outdoor stone terrace offers a gas grill and dining table for an unbeatable al fresco dining experience .

LOWER LEVEL
This bedroom/office space is oversized with a queen bed, and pop up single bed for casual use, a kitchenette and small desk, providing a separate and private area from the upstairs activity. It has water views and a door leading to the water side yard.The 3rd bath and laundry room are next door.

ROOFTOP DECK
A unique feature of Water's Edge is the rooftop deck , for unsurpassed sunset views over the Portland skyline. It is reached by a spiral staircase.

OUTDOOR TOYS AND ADDITIONAL INFO
We live next door, so as your hosts we are often right there to answer questions, etc. We also have 2 kayaks and 4 stand up paddleboards available to borrow, plus life jackets. We often have badminton set up in our yard, and bocce ball which guests are welcome to use. Water's Edge has a hammock hanging outside the lower level . Depending on our schedules and weather, there may be an opportunity for a short jaunt aboard the Annie B III, our 23 foot power boat. Zipping around Casco Bay is one of summer's great joys !