Architecture on Maine's Coast

Emilie Cole  |  March 10, 2022

Architecture on Maine's Coast

In a place where rosa rugosa, rocky ledges and soaring pines are the constant, anything goes with architecture. Historic New England cottages to palatial compounds dot Maine's coastline. Here's a look at three of Legacy Properties recent listings as examples:

 

Gray-shingled coastal home above a bay dotted with small islands.
 
Offered at $2,550,000
Listed by Betsy Coughlan
 
Blue turreted waterfront home glowing at sunset, framed by bare trees beside calm water.
 
Offered at $5,500,000
Listed by Lois Lengyel
 
Coastal home among wooded grounds overlooking a cove, with a sailboat offshore.
 
Offered at $3,695,000
Listed by Jacqueline Wheelwright
 
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Sold - $4,000,000⁠⁠
Listing & Buyer Agent - Michael Lynch⁠⁠
 
 

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