This week’s Best Place to Live is brought to you by William Davisson and John Saint-Amour.
William has 8 years of experience in Maine Real Estate, over 30 years of experience in the marketing/sales of Luxury goods and serves as a trustee of the Portland Museum of Art. John, a long-time resident of Maine, joined LandVest in 1987 and has 22 years of experience in Maine Real Estate.
Tell us, where is the best place to live in New England?- WHD: Having seen so many remarkable places, I really can’t pick one.
- Ok for the purpose of the blog, can you give us one of your favorites?
- WHD: Sure, Cape Elizabeth.
- JSA: Having lived there for 14 years, I’d have to agree that it is certainly a favorite.
- Yes, even though I’m from (and loyal to) Massachusetts, I would also agree Cape Elizabeth is quite special. Give us 5 reasons why you think Cape Elizabeth, Maine is the best place to live.
- WHD/JSA: 1. Waterfront access 2. Easy access to the cultural, business and entertainment amenities of Portland 3. Convenient to Air, rail and ground transportation. 4. Excellent public and private school systems. 5.Waterfront real estate in Cape Elizabeth has consistently maintained excellent value.
- Give us a brief description of Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
- WHD: Cape Elizabeth, established in 1886, is positioned at the entry of Portland Harbor, and is considered among the most desirable residential environments in northern New England. Access to public beaches, Maine State parks, tennis and golf facilities, and the natural wonders of Maine, Cape Elizabeth maintains its agricultural roots and coveted community of neighborhoods. Historic Portland supports a dynamic arts community, including the Portland Museum of Art, symphony, opera, ballet, theatre and popular entertainment venues. It’s cultural and business amenities include fine dining, artisan bakeries and merchant offerings, enhancing the cherished quality of life for its residents. Fronting the Atlantic Ocean and Casco Bay, this popular village is convenient to Portland, the Portland International Jetport, and 100 miles from Boston.
- Can you give us a few hidden gems?
- JSA: Not exactly “hidden gems”, but certainly gems…
Fort Williams (a beautiful local park and welcoming place for local residents and tourist alike to swim, fly kites, picnic…) for the Portland Headlight (one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country), rocky beaches and summer outdoor concerts. Two Lights State Park for walking the rocky coastline, picnics and fishing. Crescent Beach State Park and Kettle Cove for the sand beaches and launching kayaks. The Lobster Shack for great lobster rolls -an award-winning restaurant that has been a local landmark since the 1920s. Enjoy your meal oceanside on the picnic tables, perched just above the crashing surf, below the Two Lights lighthouse and next to the fog horn. Or stay in the cozy dining room, watching the ships entering Portland Harbor and the local fishermen haul up their daily catch.)
WHD: Well you covered some of my favorites, -Crescent Beach State park for it’s expansive sandy beaches, Portland Headlight and Fort Williams, for beaches and walking paths. Two Lights State Park, which will thankfully be forever memorialized in Edward Hopper’s “Lights at Two Lights” painting. I would also like to mention The Good Table where Lisa is the consummate hostess. .
If you would like to learn more about buying or selling real estate in Cape Elizabeth, we encourage you to contact William at wdavisson@landvest.com or John at jsaintamour@landvest.com
Additionally, here are three listings located in Cape Elizabeth:
