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Far From Wolf, Estate of the Day

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Those who have been with me for a few years on this estate-of-the day journey might remember this one. I first looked at this home back in 2006. Far from the Wolf is perhaps the grandest of the summer "cottages" built on Grindstone Neck in Winter Harbor, Maine. The home was built in the early 1890s by John Godfrey Moore, who developed the Grindstone Neck area as a getaway for New York society. This gorgeous shingled home is on 4.6 acres and has 10 bedrooms, each with a private bath.

One of the benefits of this beauty is that it boasts both water and mountain views. It has been lovingly restored and updated and features several large fireplaces and lots of beautiful woodwork in native woods including cherry, ash, birch, whitewood and oak. In some of the spaces the wainscoting extends nearly to the ceiling giving the home the appearance of a large wooden boat. Another great detail is the small tea house which sits on a granite cliff at the shoreline and has a granite fireplace.This home was listed at $9.65 million but is now listed at $7.9 million with LandVest.

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Nautilus Island, Estate of the Day

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In Maine's Penobscot Bay sits Nautilus Island, a private 37 acre island that has remained under the protection of one family for more than 130 years. The property includes a six-bedroom main residence, with stone piazza and pool overlooking the bay. The island has its own vineyard, a two-bedroom farmhouse, and a guest cottage that is located at the edge of the island's protected harbor with a pier and moorings. If you are going to be on your own island you might want your own bar-- the boat house has been converted into a gathering spot with a kitchen, bar, and stone fireplace for family gatherings. The property also has perennial gardens, tennis court, a barn for storage, and lighted walking paths. The $10.6 million list price includes most furnishings, ground equipment, and a 23' boat.

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Ravenscleft, Estate of the Day

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Today's estate, Ravenscleft in Seal Harbor, Maine, was named for the ravens nesting along the pink granite cliffs the home sits on. The home is on more than an acre of land with oceanfront land and perfect Maine coastal views. The Peabody and Stearns cottage was originally built in 1901 and according to the listing Theodore Roosevelt is reputed to have visited there. The home has formal living and dining rooms with fireplaces, a large master suite, gourmet kitchen, library, den, office and four bedrooms. The residence has modern details including an elevator, air conditioning and a generator for stormy weather. The property also has a two-car garage and guest house. It is listed at $10 million.

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Sea Cliff, Estate of the Day

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Some of the listing pics on today's Maine estate could be turned into postcards, they're that pretty. Sea Cliff commands a rocky outpost on Cape Elizabeth. The shingled home was built in 1915 and has four bedrooms. Large windows and decks offer views of the shipping channel and Portland Head Light. The rooms are large and gracious and many have their original brick fireplaces. This home was listed at $5.995 million a couple of years ago but now sits at $4.75 million.

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Clipperways, Estate of the Day

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This home is on Winslow Homer Road and faces a scene that could have inspired one of the great artist's paintings. Clipperways is a grand shingled home on the water perched on Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine. This home was built over one hundred years ago and reflects traditional New England style. It has six bedrooms and large rooms for entertaining, kept cozy with stone fireplaces and hardwood floors. The traditional kitchen has beadboard details and a large pantry. Porches run along the front of the house offering ample space to take in the ever-changing ocean views. This home is listed at $5.5 million.

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Sound Edge, Estate of the Day

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Sound Edge is a charming Maine home located in the village of Northeast Harbor. The home has beautiful views of the Mount Desert fjord. The charming shingled home has marble fireplaces, curving wood banisters and summer cottage details like a sailboat tile design in the kitchen. The home has six bedrooms and views of the water from the living room, dining room, den, kitchen and game room. Outside there is a wide porch that runs the length of the house. There is also a three-car heated garage and the home sits on 1.8 acres. It is listed at $10 million.

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Point Lookout, Estate of the Day

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It's not really an estate, it's actually a conference/retreat center but if you ever need a secret lair this is the place. Point Lookout is tucked into 387 acres of Maine woods on Ducktrap Mountain. The mountainside retreat was built by the credit card company MBNA. The sprawling compound has eight main buildings and 106 log cabins. The main conference center has views over the islands of Penobscot Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It has state-of-the-art business systems and large conference rooms with glossy wooden tables and large fireplaces. The center also has all sorts of indoor and outdoor recreational areas including a bowling alley. It's priced at $26.4 million which seems a little ambitious but it could be converted to a resort or perhaps the ultimate place for a large family to hold reunions. More shots of this scenic retreat after the jump.

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