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Sep

The Sporting Life and Brookline Real Estate
By LandVest

This blog entry is brought to you by Terrence Maitland (tmaitland@landvest.com) who has been assisting buyers and sellers of Brookline, MA Real Estate for over 20 years. Terry has found homes for buyers that were not yet for sale, and has achieved a portfolio of record sales in Brookline and Boston environs.

For the Sports Minded, Brookline Real Estate Offers a lot More than Good Schools and an Easy Commute.

The Town of Brookline, Massachusetts, is well known as the location of The Country Club, the celebrated golf course that has been the scene of many a dramatic golfing event since its founding in 1893. Even the absence of a proper name for the club carries a certain royal air; it is after all The Country Club, suggesting, perhaps with a certain royal haughtiness, that there are no rivals for its claim to golfing fame. In 1913 a 20-year-old former club caddie named Francis Ouimet stunned the world of golf by winning the U.S Open in a dramatic playoff against two seasoned players. The Ouimet victory stirred the American imagination and sparked a phenomenal growth in the game and in the construction of courses. More recently The Country Club was host for the 1988 U.S. Open and the Ryder Cup, contested in 1999, that featured an electrifying deciding match between the teams from the United States and Europe.

But The Country Club is not Brookline’s only claim to sporting fame. It so happens that Brookline is home to sporting royalty, as many of the executives who own or operate the region’s professional franchises have chosen to make Brookline their home. Among the baseball executives who have chosen a short commute to Fenway Park are principal Red Sox owner John Henry, Red Sox President Larry Lucchino and General Manager Theo Epstein. Epstein didn’t have far to move when he bought a house in Brookline about a mile from Fenway Park. Other team owners who call Brookline home include Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, who has hosted some elaborate ring-distribution parties at his Chestnut Hill estate following the team’s three Super Bowl victories. Patriots President Jonathan Kraft lives a few blocks away, also in the Chestnut Hill section of Brookline.

For those who would aspire to the sporting life but aren’t about to buy a team or play a professional sport, LandVest has several real estate offerings with sporting opportunities for the new owners.

Classic Brookline Estate, 333 Lee Street in Brookline

A magnificent listing, Classic Brookline Estate, currently for sale at 333 Lee Street, Brookline, includes a phenomenal indoor pool and exercise complex that is accessible above-ground or via an underground gallery. The pool is regulation size (with 75-foot lanes) that is ideal for exercise, and training for swimming or triathlons. The adjacent exercise room offers a host of equipment, and the complex has a steam room and sauna for use after exercise. A house that LandVest recently sold in the Fisher Hill section of Brookline also boasted an elaborate sports complex with an indoor swimming pool and an indoor basketball court, not to mention an outdoor basketball court. For those who wouldn’t mind a project, LandVest has a current listing The Hood Estate, at 395 Warren Street, Brookline, that includes an indoor badminton court that, frankly, doesn’t get a lot of use these days. But it’s an imposing building, one that might be adapted as in indoor sports court or gymnasium.

The Hood Estate, 395 Warren Street in Brookline includes an indoor badminton court which may be adaptable to other indoor court sports or gymnasium

In fact the indoor sports court is shaping up as one of the next “must-have” amenities on some of the larger estates. LandVest is aware of one such complex under construction at a private residence in Brookline at this moment, and it will boast a pool, exercise area and basketball court. Another buyer is searching for a parcel of land in order to build a house and sports court that is already designed by a top architect. So the sports court is coming soon to the estate area, giving the owners an opportunity at the sporting life.

For More information on Brookline Real Estate contact Terry Maitland tmaitland@landvest.com or visit Brookline Real Estate for Sale

For more information on Terry Maitland visit: Terrence Maitland’s Bio Page

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Aug

NAUTILUS ISLAND, A PRIVATE ISLAND AT THE ENTRANCE TO CASTINE HARBOR IN MAINE IS FOR SALE, AND IS TODAY’S PICK FOR BEST PLACE TO LIVE
By LandVest

This 37±-acre, entire island offering with over one mile of rocky coastline is steeped in history, full of modern appeal, and saturated in Maine flavor.

37-acre Nautilus Island in Brooksville Maine

Amenities abound from accommodations to recreation. Beginning with the traditional Maine coast water provisions of lobster, clams, mussels and oysters to the islands new organic gardens and hardy vineyard, this island is sure to tantalize both gourmand and back-to-basics tastes.
The 6-bedroom main residence is complete with an infinity pool, heated spa and stone piazza entertaining area

Located on the islands highest point, the completely renovated c1882, 6-bedroom main home offers spectacular sail-laden, ocean views and is rich in architectural detail including a grand staircase, tiled fireplace, and built-in corner cabinets.

View of Sailboat from the Nautilus Island Veranda

The piazza on the Island’s main house takes full advantage of panoramic Penobscot Bay views including Islesboro and Camden Hills.

The main home is flanked by a stone piazza, infinity pool and entertaining area to one side and a putting green and serenity perennial gardens to the other. Just down the path is a tennis court that overlooks the Castine Harbor.

View from Organic gardens of century old farmhouse

View of the century old Farmhouse from the organic gardens

View from Organic Gardens of Nautilus Island Guest Cottage

Newly relocated and renovated harborside guest cottage

The newly renovated and charming guest cottages are steps from the boathouse bar which is equipped with a 22- foot granite bar, a kitchen area, and stone fireplace.

The converted boathouse bar on Nautilus Island

The Nautilus Island Boat House Bar

The 2-story barn sits sturdily at the head of the vineyard and currently serves as a rustic game room, work-out area, workshop and storage area. The sugar shack adds further use to the aesthetically pleasing island maple trees by converting its sap into what some refer to as liquid gold. A pier, moorings, most furnishings, ground equipment, and a 23′ boat complete this exceptional offering.

View from Vineyard of Nautilus Island Barn

The sugar shack on Nautilus Island in Castine Harbor

The Nautilus Island Sugar Shack

Steeped in History… In 1779 Nautilus Island, strategically located at the mouth of Castine Harbor as it meets Penobscot Bay, became entrenched in the twenty-two day, British-American military engagement now known as the Penobscot Bay Expedition. Four years after his famed midnight ride, Paul Revere served as commander of a fleet of ships that took sail from Boston with a mission to secure land surrounding the Penobscot River. Revere was responsible for taking Nautilus Island from the British during an evening raid; however this was one of few victories in the ill-fated expedition. The British later took the coastal area including what is now Castine and kept the area in hand until the war’s end.   Prior to this entry into American history, Nautilus shows evidence of having been home to the Penobscot Indians. The island remained under the protection of one family for over 130 years and has recently undergone a four year renovation project.
The quintessentially quaint, Coastal Maine town of Castine serves as port and offers year-round cultural events. Dennett’s Wharf   (home of Castine’s best lobster roll) is the gateway to Nautilus Island. Castine is also home to the Maine Maritime Academy educational facility and their State of Maine exploratory ship.   Castine, Maine is approximately 460miles from New York City, 250 miles from Boston and 330 to Montreal and 40 to Bangor International Airport .

Lasting Memories… The stone fireplace in the boathouse bar begs for a story telling gathering after a day of ocean fun, or perhaps, a quiet respite after a frenzied stint on the mainland. Here, with cocktail in hand, book in the other, Castine Harbor views ablaze in sunset reflections, water lapping at the pilings below, distant buoys gently clanging, the dinner call of seagulls circling the island, a relaxed breath of fire-warmed salty air soothes the soul and cures the ails of off-island harried life.

Sunset on Nautilus Island

For more information on Nautilus Island, or for more information about buying or selling Maine Real Estate please visit the Nautilus Island website or contact John Saint-Amour jsaintamour@landvest.com
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Jul

Camp Trevallyn, a classic Adirondack Great Camp located in Paul Smiths NY featured in The New York Times
By LandVest

Camp Trevallyn, located in the Adirondacks in Paul Smiths, New York and currently for sale, was featured in Today’s New York Times in the Luxury Waterfront Real Estate section.

Classic Adirondack Great Camp on Upper St. Regis Lake for Sale

Camp Trevallyn, located in the upper St. Regis area of the Adirondacks is a quintessential Adirondack Great Camp, and is now being offered for sale for the first time since the 1920′s. This exceptional real estate offering, consists of over 11 acres of varied terrain in a very private setting with 2,500 feet of shoreline on Upper Saint Regis Lake. The camp (with 2 fully functioning camps, is surrounded by towering mature White and Red Pine trees with walkways connecting the buildings, boathouses, tennis court and guest dock. The property enjoys southern exposure and distant mountain views. While modern ammenities have been added, what made this area attractive to New York and Boston socialites of the late 1800′s and early 1900′s survives today. Pristine beatuy, traditional outdoor recreation; water sports, boating, fishing, hiking, tennis and skiing. A perfect family retreat or corporate get-away.

One of many tranquil gathering areas within a classic Adirondack setting

The camp was built by a man named Barney in the early 1900’s and has been held in one continuous ownership since John B. Trevor bought the property in 1930 from the well-known Adirondack builder, Ben Muncil. In rebuilding the camp, Mr. Trevor used local architects Feustman and later, Frank J. Forster, who was responsible for the way the camp looks today.

Camp Trevallyn Boat House on Upper St. Regis Lake in the Adirondacks

Camp Trevallyn is located in Paul Smiths, NY on Upper Saint Regis Lake. The lake is located in the famous “Tri Lakes Area” of the Adirondack Mountains in the town of Brighton near the Village of Paul Smiths. (see Google map) Surrounded by Adirondack forever-wild wilderness, Upper Saint Regis Lake, along with Lower St. Regis and Spitfire Lakes, became famous in the late 19^thcentury as a summer playground and retreat. These lakes are the site of many grand old summer “cottages” and Great Camps, including Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Camp Topridge. The lake is part of the original ‘seven carries’ canoe route from Paul Smith’s Hotel to the Saranac Inn. It is also the original home of “Idem-class” racing sailboats, originally built in 1900, the oldest class of actively racing one-design boats.

Camp Trevallyn Adirondack Great Camp is one of the areas oldest surviving great camps

Camp Trevallyn is accessible via Heron Lane (#18) off of Route 30 (4.5 miles from the Lake Clear Junction) as well as by water from the private dock at Upper Saint Regis communal private docks. The property is within 10 miles of the Lake Clear airport / Adirondack Regional Airport.

For more information on Camp Trevallyn, contact Vinny McClelland by phone, 518-576-2297 or via email: vmcclelland@landvest.com

For additional Adirondack properties such as Hamilton Lake or Camp Pot Luck, or Adirondack family compounds, Adirondack Great Camps, Adirondack corporate retreats, for sale click link: Adirondack real estate for sale

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Jul

Lanse Robb of LandVest – North Shore, MA Brokers Record $9.2 Million Sale
By LandVest

Record Real Estate Sale (Highest Residential Real Estate Sale in 2010 in MA) Marks a Recent Run of High End Activity on Boston MA’s North Shore.

LandVest Real Estate Broker Lanse Robb, brokers sale of the Wyck Estate, in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

The highest residential real estate transaction in Massachusetts in 2010 was brokered by LandVest – North Shore, MA Real Estate Broker Lanse Robb, with the recent sale of the magnificent Wyck Estate, a 7.8-acre oceanfront estate located in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA for $9.2 million. The carriage house of the Wyck estate was sold separately by Robb earlier this spring for $2.225 million, making the combined sale for the entire property $11.450 million. According to MLSPIN.com, there has been only one other sale above the $5 million mark in Massachusetts this year which took place in Barnstable.

The Wyck Estate is the centerpiece in a series of high-end real estate sales brokered by Lanse Robb, including 357 Hale Street in Beverly, MA and 35 Proctor Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea. In all three sales the buyers were procured directly by Robb. Recently dubbed “the Rolls Royce” of North Shore Brokers by North Shore Magazine,

The Real Deal - Lanse Robb featured in North Shore Magazine

Robb already has surpassed the $25.08 million mark in sales of high-end properties in 2010, with an average sale price of $3.5 million. Included in those transactions are the highest residential real estate sales in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, and Hamilton Massachusetts.

Boston’s North Shore has long been a desireable location for those intersested in buying exceptional waterfront real estate, and equestrian properties and many of its town’s make Boston Magazine’s Best Place To Live list. Manchester-by-the-Sea where the Wyck Estate is located was voted as the Gold Standard. “The North Shore of Boston boasts an amazing concentration of extraordinary properties, and the Wyck Estate has long been considered the jewel in the crown,” said Robb. It was recently chosen by the Week Magazine as one of the best properties on the market with a slate roof, and has been written up by the Wall Street Journal and Robb Report as an extraordinary property. “Despite the economic malaise, we have achieved a series of high-end sales, setting town, county and state records. Wise sellers understand that the inflated prices of the market’s height are behind us, yet they can still count on us to sell their properties at prices that are setting records in today’s marketplace. In our current climate, high-end buyers are looking for spectacular homes that offer value and investment. It is a measured marketplace, one where value trumps pure luxury.”
The Wyck Estate, a replica French Chateau located on Manchester’s desirable Smith’s Point, was built circa 1900 using the finest imported materials and craftsmanship. The home’s exterior consists of Tapestry brick imported from France and carved Indiana limestone; twenty-eight stone carvers were brought to the site to ensure absolute authenticity. The opulently detailed interior includes a formal entranceway, carved of Caen stone from France, a magnificent dining room paneled in extremely rare Circassian walnut from Russia, and floors of green Conamora marble from Ireland. The result of this magnificent effort is an antique treasure as stunning as any to be found in France.
LandVest invested heavily in marketing to ensure the property was well exposed to a wide audience of affluent buyers and invested significant time in ensuring everyone within the LandVest network, and Christies Great Estates affiliates (LandVest is a New England affiliate of Christies Great Estates which allows the property to be exposed internationally through the world wide network of Christies Great Estates as well as exposure thoughout the extended network of Christies -the leading global art business/auction house) and the North Shore brokerage community was aware this North Shore signature listing was for sale.

Lanse Robb has been a broker for more than 22 years on Boston’s North Shore. Lanse Robb is known by some in the North Shore as a rain maker, combining keen market insight, tenacity and a unrelenting commitment to delivering the highest service and value to his clients. He can be reached at lrobb@landvest.com.

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Jun

Best Places To Find Extraordinary Coastal Maine Real Estate: Harpswell, Maine
By LandVest

This entry is brought to you by William Davisson(wdavisson@landvest.com) and John Saint-Amour (jsaintamour@landvest.com) who have been assisting and advising buyers and sellers of fine homes throughout the Greater Portland Area and some of the most desirable areas of Coastal Maine.

Harpswell Sound, offering some of Maine's best real estate for sale

Harpswell Maine, offering some of Maine's best real estate for sale

Historic Harpswell, Maine defines life on the Maine waterfront. Idyllic working waterfront and summer communities, rocky shorelines, beaches, marshes and woodlands, frame rolling fields and guard quiet coves. Home to generations of fishing and lobstering families, Harpswell communities have proven to be resilient and independent.

First inhabited by the native Abenaki peoples, Harpswell was named after an English town in 1758. Celebrating more than 250 years as a town, Harpswell is a picture of austere architecture of 18^th century New England. Soaring spires over simple clapboard churches, grange halls, sea captains homes, and village cottages reflect the functional and tasteful early Colonial, Greek Revival and Federalist vernacular.

A series of peninsulas, from Harpswell Neck to the village of Cundys Harbor, present breathtaking views of Casco Bay and the islands of Maine. Harpswell boasts 216 miles of oceanfront, believed to be the most of any town in America. Great Island, Orr’s and Bailey Island form the nucleus for the some forty-seven islands, public and private, in the Town of Harpswell. Eagle Island, the retreat of Artic explorer Admiral Robert E. Peary, and Jewell Island, the popular camping, hiking and waterfront destination, are important to the archipelago.

Summer communities and private compounds, formed during the late 19^th century, continue to draw generations of returning families. Artists, plein air painters and photographers, in residence, and during summer, are inspired by the natural wonders of Maine. Shoreline birding, hiking along the Cliff Trail, the Long Reach Preserve Trail, lands maintained by the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, present magnificent views of Quahog Bay, Middle Bay, woodland and ocean environs.

Deepwater access, world class sailing venues, low property taxes and the amenities of mid-coast Maine, continues to attract a growing community of entrepreneurs, retirees, and young families. Music, theatre, award-winning restaurants, artisan bakeries and merchant offerings in Brunswick, nearby Freeport and Portland enhance the quality of life.

LandVest, the recognized leader for Maine real estate, waterfront homes and estates throughout New England, offers three exceptional properties in Harpswell. Long Reach

Long Reach, Maine Waterfront Real Estate for Sale

Long Reach is located on a private peninsula with 1,500± feet of frontage, and is currently for sale.

signs a truly unique setting on a private peninsula with 1,500± feet of frontage on both Harpswell Sound and the protected anchorage of Lombos Hole. An association dock provides access to boating activities and to the Atlantic Ocean. The property’s 3± acres encompass beautifully landscaped grounds, perennial gardens, mature trees and wonderful views of the water. The three-story shingled residence features 4,000± square feet of elegant living space, ideal for entertaining, with numerous porches and terraces to enjoy sunset views over the water. High Head Farm

Maine Real Estate for Sale: High Head Farm

High Head Farm enjoys 242 feet of Maine waterfront with west and south ocean views over Harpswell Sound and is currently for sale

is a beautifully renovated, three-level refined Cape, featuring south and west ocean views over Harpswell Sound and frontage on Mill Cove. Commanding the promontory on 4.6± acres of the original High Head Peninsula farmstead, two parcels are included allowing a house and guesthouse on each. The original sheep barn, mature gardens of herbs and perennials and an orchard above Mill Cove set the scene. Seal Watch

Seal Watch located in Harpswell, Maine, offers deeded deepwater access to Harpswell Sound and is currently for sale

has been redesigned and renovated by noted architect Todd Worthley. Precious privacy is found in this light-infused, fourteen-room residence. Features include a first floor master suite with private sunspace, a seaside guest suite, mahogany decks, remarkable interior finishes and conveniences, and immediate access to the waterfront. Seal Watch and High Head Farm offer deeded deepwater access to Harpswell Sound and the Atlantic Ocean through the neighborhood High Head Yacht Club, with deepwater dock, moorings and clubhouse steps from the respective properties. These exceptional waterfront positions on High Head Peninsula are located eight miles from Brunswick, the biggest town in Maine.

During summer months, visitors and locals enjoy seaside wharf and dockside dining, or a picnic along Mackerel Cove. The active waterfront at Cook’s Lobster Pound on Bailey Island, The Dolphin Chowder House & Marina, Holbrook’s Store and Lobster Wharf in Cundys Harbor, establish lifetime memories of Maine.

Harpswell, including the real estate represented by LandVest, is a convenient eight miles to historic Brunswick, the acclaimed programs of exclusive Bowdoin College, and thirty-five miles to the cultural, business and transportation amenities of Greater Portland, and 125 miles± to Boston.

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Contact William Davisson: wdavisson@landvest.com

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May

Best Places to Live 2010
By LandVest

Boston Magazine recently published their “Best Places to Live 2010” list, covering neighborhoods around Boston, North Shore, South Shore, Downtown, Inland South, Inland North, and MetroWest. Utilizing data collected from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, residents, town clerks, and recreation departments, they picked the best cities and towns in the state of Massachusetts to call home, designating them a “gold standard,” “best value” or “opportunity knocks.”

LandVest specializes in assisting those interested in buying and selling real estate in the most desirable markets throughout New England and specifically in the markets listed below that have been recognized as being a top place to live.

Downtown Boston
Gold Standard: Brookline
Brookline residents enjoy a lovely neighborhood feel with all the amenities of a larger city. With highly regarded public and private schools, several libraries, museums, and golf clubs, it truly is a “Gold Standard.” Located in Brookline is also The Country Club, one of the (more…)

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May

Lighthouse Point chosen as one of the TOP 25 Oceanfront Homes
By LandVest

LandVest is pleased that Lighthouse Point has been recognized as one of the top 25 best oceanfront homes by Ocean Home Magazine.

For Sale, Lighthouse Point, Deer Isle, Maine

Set atop rocky pink granite just 75 feet from the deep water of the Penobscot Bay, this property offers spectacular ocean views and deserves placement as one of the best oceanfront homes on the market. The architecture of Lighthouse Point is extremely unique and is clearly a showpiece of engineering complexities. Its 5-story lighthouse with (more…)

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Jun

This week’s Best Place to Live
By LandVest

This week’s Best Place to Live is brought to you by Robert E. Gregg and Kristin Hayes Claire.

Robert, joined LandVest in 1973 and has 35 years of experience as a regional manager in New Hampshire Kristin, an accomplished equestrian with a background in conservation, joined LandVest in 2000 and has served 5 years as a regional manager and has 12 years of experience in New Hampshire Real Estate.

Robert, Kristin, tell us, where is the best place to live in New England?
REG: As your previous guests have mentioned, there is not ONE best place, but, if I can only pick one, I’d say one of New Hampshire’s most special places is the town of Moultonborough.
Kristin, I know you have a remarkable listing there, would you also agree that Moultonborough is a special place, that fits “the best place to live” profile?
KHC: Yes, it is absolutely a special place.
Alright then, give me your top five reasons why it is special.
KHC/REG: 1. It’s bounded by two of NH most spectacular lakes, Winnipesaukee and Squam (known in Hollywood as “Golden Pond”) 2. It’s home to Castle in the Clouds and the Markus Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. 3. Abundant Marina’s Beaches and Boat Launches. 4. Located in New Hampshire’s Lakes region, at the beginning of the White Mountains makes for spectacular surroundings and close proximity to the states best skiing. 5.Excellent Lake Trout and Salmon fishing.
Give us a brief description of Moultonborough, NH.
REG/KHC: The town of Moultonborough is bounded by Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake. Moultonborough is home to the Castle in the Clouds, an estate in the Ossippee Mountains that LandVest helped to conserve in 2002, Lake Kanasatka, Red Hill and Mount Shaw. The town includes Long Island, the largest island in Lake Winnipesaukee, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Notable inhabitants include Robert Frost, Claude Rains, Thomas Gustave Plant and John Greenleaf Whittier. Boating is a popular sport with three public boat launches and full-service marinas available spring through fall. Beaches abound, fishing and ice-fishing is popular among salmon fisherman, and hiking is abundant within the Markus Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. Squam Lake is best known for conservation efforts, water sports and as the site of the film “On Golden Pond”.
Can you give us one of your favorite places there?
KHC: The Squam Lake Science Center has incredible live animal exhibits, lake cruises and science education program. It’s a great place to take the family.
Squam Lake Science Center .

If you would like to learn more about buying or selling real estate in Moultonborough, we encourage you to contact Robert at rgregg@landvest.com or Kristin at kclaire@landvest.com

Additionally, here are couple listings located in Moultonborough:

NH0332 Indian Portage
NH0333 High Haith Squam Lake Estate

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Jun

Best Places to Live
By LandVest

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:

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May

Best Places to Live
By LandVest

This week’s Best Place to Live is brought to you by Joanna Rizzo Dresser.

Joanna joined LandVest in 2005 with 20 years of experience in Massachussetts Real Estate.

She has an established reputation in providing her clients with strategic and creative solutions for complex real estate transactions. Having over $250,000,000 in real estate transactions Joanna has been a member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board Multi-Million Dollar Club – Platinum level.

So Joanna, tell us, where is the best place to live in New England?
JRD: Honestly I have a few favorites, If you had said where is the best place to Summer, that would be a lot easier.
OK, Where is the best place to spend the summer?
JRD: Without a doubt, NANTUCKET! There is nothing better than a summer in Nantucket.
Give me 5 reasons why you think Nantucket is the best place to live?
JRD: 80 miles of pristine beaches Historic Architecture Over 50% of the Island is conservation land Boating, fishing, sailing, kitesailing, surfing… World-class dining.
Give us a brief description of the Island.
JRD: Nantucket is a historic whaling port 30 miles out to sea, it is a magical place of great natural beauty and historical significance. Almost half the island is conservation land and features wild moors, plains, and fresh water ponds. Wild roses and hydrangea grow profusely on the island. Eighty miles of Nantucket beaches are pristine and offer suburb surfing and swimming. Sailing, fishing, golfing, biking, bird watching, antiquing, museum hopping, fine dining and shopping are favorite pastimes. The island hosts a variety of events including the Nantucket film festival, Nantucket wine festival, Daffodil weekend, Christmas Stroll, Figawi racing, and the Opera House Cup regatta. Stand on the top of Main Street and look down the cobblestone street to the yachts docked on the waterfront and to the Brant Point lighthouse beyond-it is truly a spectacular sight.

Nantucket Beach
If you would like to learn more about buying or selling real estate in Nantucket, we encourage you to contact Joanna at jdresser@landvest.com

Additionally, here are two listings located in Nantucket:

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