Seaside Farm & Lodge
About this property
Seaside Farm is an exceptional waterfront property in Friendship with stunning views over Morse and Otter Islands to the open ocean beyond. 24.03± acres of rolling fields, with lawn and woods, slopes gently to 1,780± feet of accessible shorefront on a calm and protected estuary of the Meduncook River. The main house is a well-built and fully renovated farmhouse with views over the fields and farm pond to the water. Estate-style outbuildings are connected by a network of paved roads including a spacious guest cottage, an exquisite “Lodge,” a smaller cottage/personal gym, a historic barn, a studio and a distinctive yurt. There is a lengthy sand and pebble beach, an in-ground swimming pool, tennis court, and a substantial pier with a ramp, float and dock house. Privately sited on a point of land, the property is conveniently located within 30-minutes of Camden, Rockport, Rockland, and the Knox County Regional Airport.The main farmhouse features wide-board wood floors, beamed ceilings, expertly milled wood trim and wood-burning fireplaces that contribute to the quality and character of the residence. All-new systems and substantial upgrades ensure the home is comfortable year-round.Interior living rooms seamlessly connect to thoughtfully conceived outdoor living areas including a new deck and patio.The home has six comfortable bedrooms with five-and-a-half baths, each renovated with state-of-the-art amenities. The main-floor primary bedroom suite features a unique skylight for stargazing at night, excellent views over fields to the water, a sitting room that opens to a private garden, a dressing room and a luxurious bath.The Lodge is a private waterfront retreat with four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath, a living room, dining area and full kitchen. This residence, recently rebuilt from the studs up, features spectacular water views, high-end finishes, elegant light fixtures, and recreational outdoor areas.The guest cottage, with stunning views over manicured lawn to the water, has been expertly restored and offers a comfortable retreat for visitors. There are three-bedrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, and a living room with double-height reflective picture windows and a stone fireplace. An adjacent cottage is currently a personal gym. With a mosaic tile floor, sleeping loft, kitchen, laundry facilities, a full bath and steam shower, this building could serve a variety of functions.The property has an elegant and playful yurt with a walnut floor and a statement chandelier. Surrounded by a deck with views over the pool and pond to the water, there is an outdoor tub and an attached full bath with a steam shower.The in-ground swimming pool measures 72-feet x 22-feet and there is a hot tub, built-in speakers, and plenty of space around the pool for lounging in the sun or enjoying the shade of the contemporary cabana. Historic four-story barn with workshop space. Behind the barn, stone steps up a shady hillside lead to the one-room artist’s studio with views to the water. The well-built pier is in excellent condition with a ramp, float and mooring. The dock house is currently used for boating equipment and there is plenty of space on the pier for dining and entertaining.Manicured gardens brimming with flowering perennials, shrubs and outstanding stonework, can be found throughout the property. There is a farm pond, and the current owners have actively managed the mature trees and planted a number of attractive apple, plum and cherry trees, in addition to spruce, oak, ginko, ash and maple trees.