CAPE ELIZABETH – Back in the 1930s, a seaside cottage stood here, on the very spot where the lookout deck now faces directly out to the broad Atlantic; northeast, to the Casco Bay islands and Ram Island Lighthouse; and south across Zeb Cove and Boat Cove to Peabbles and Trundy points.

Truly, the sweeping ocean views are as magnificent as any the Maine coast has to offer. This spacious, shingled shorefront home comes with 380 feet of water frontage, with access (tide permitting) to a wonderful little sandy beach steps away across the cove. Just as special is the acoustic effect created by the conformation of the rocks – the crash and wash of the surf is amplified.

Perched above all this splendor, tucked down a long, private drive, setamid 1.58 acres of lawn, gardens and pretty stone walls, is a classic home that was built 50 years ago, and has been in one family since 1966.

Naturally, the property is designed to maximize the gorgeous vistas. In addition to the lookout, there’s a second deck, to which the kitchen opens through full-view sliders. The huge patio area surrounding the inground pool overlooks the ocean, as does the cabana with changing room.

Inside, a wealth of windows frames a gallery of vistas, each picture a masterpiece, whether in the 663-square-foot great room, which has a woodburning, brick fireplace; the kitchen, with black appliances, exposed brick, and antique, Regal Atlantic cast-iron stove; or the library/den, which has a wall of built-ins. A first-floor bedroom accesses the pool/patio. Off the hall are a powder room and a full bath. The large laundry room is off the kitchen.

On the second floor are four bedrooms, plus a full bath with cast-iron soaking tub. The largest, ocean-facing bedroom also makes a superb office. All the bedrooms have generous closets; one has both a cedar closet, and an L-shaped walk-in with built-ins.

The full basement provides endless storage space, and there’s more in the attic (via pulldown). Exterior charms include a large garden shed.

The Cape Elizabeth home was co-listed for sale at $3 million by Jessica Perkins and Eileen Phelan of Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. To learn more about other fine properties in Maine, please contact Jessica at 749-5522 or jperkins@legacysir.com, or Eileen at 450-0022 or ephelan@legacysir.com.

Please note that this home went under contract on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Price: $3,000,000
Built: 1964
Rooms/bedrooms: 8/5
Baths: Two full, one 1/2
Square feet: 3,476
Garage: Two-vehicle, direct entry
Lot size: 1.8 acres
Taxes: $29,162

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