This $1.4M Island Getaway in Maine Is Accessible Only by Boat

Built in 1963, the remote home is situated steps away from the water.
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Location: 9 Sterling Cove Road, Monhegan, Maine

Price: $1,395,000

Year Built: 1963

Footprint: 1,473 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths)

From the Agent: "This wonderful Monhegan Island home has been substantially renovated by the current owner with all new interior finishes, as well as a new well and septic, and the home was added to the electrical grid. The property includes the old ice pond on the island, and there are great views of the Atlantic Ocean. The property is available furnished, and it is ready for your immediate enjoyment."

The multilevel home is perched on Monhegan, a small, rocky island in the Gulf of Maine.

The multilevel home is perched on Monhegan, a small, rocky island in the Gulf of Maine.

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Expansive glazing wraps around the double-height living area, drawing in ample sunshine.

Expansive glazing wraps around the double-height living area, drawing in ample sunshine.

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The light-filled dining area includes an L-shaped built-in bench. 

The light-filled dining area includes an L-shaped built-in bench. 

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Crisp white walls and hardwood floors continue into the cozy bedrooms located upstairs.

Crisp white walls and hardwood floors continue into the cozy bedrooms located upstairs.

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Accessible only by boat, Monhegan Island can be reached from three ports in Maine: New Harbor, Port Clyde, and Boothbay Harbor. Ferry service is also available.

Accessible only by boat, Monhegan Island can be reached from three ports in Maine: New Harbor, Port Clyde, and Boothbay Harbor. Ferry service is also available.

9 Sterling Cove Road in Monhegan, Maine, is currently listed for $1,395,000 by Brian Wickenden and Lewis Wheelwright of Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty.

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