Located just off Sylvester Cove and the village of Sunset, Sheephead Island offers the rare opportunity to own an idyllic Maine island in its entirety. Encompassing 65± pristine acres with two homes, the island is connected to the mainland at low tide offering a truly private island setting with the ease and accessibility of a mainland property. The island’s extensive shorefront is spectacular with miles of interesting ledge, tidal pools, and broad beaches. There is a deep-water dock with a ramp, float and mooring tucked into the northeast lee of the island, providing ample space for yacht moorage and protection from most winds and prevailing seas.
The village of Sunset is a delightful summer colony on the western shore of Deer Isle, a quintessential Maine island that is accessible by automobile over a suspension bridge. Fishing and lobstering are still the mainstay of the local economy in many of the island’s idyllic villages, and the small towns of Stonington (population 1100) and Deer Isle (population 1900) offer art galleries, shops, restaurants, inns, and pretty harbors. For over a century, the island has attracted artists, craftspeople, writers, sailors and summer vacationers, drawn to the area for its incredible natural beauty, privacy, and traditional way of life. There is a wide range of services and amenities available in Blue Hill (approximately 22 miles away) and Ellsworth, about 36 miles away. Bangor International Airport is approximately 63 miles to the north.
Main residence
- Five-bedroom main house
- Modeled after a classic New England colonial
- Spacious, light-filled rooms and comfortable living spaces
- Spectacular views of Penobscot Bay
Guest House
- Contemporary residence located in a private setting
- Four bedrooms
- Open floor plan
- Beautiful ocean views and a private beach
Property
- Trails meander around the island, through fields and forest
- Swimming pond hidden away in the woods in the middle of the island
- The property also includes a boathouse and an artist’s studio