118 Wescott Battery , Castine, ME 04421(Hancock County)

118 Wescott Battery is a spectacular waterfront estate located in Castine with 40.3 acres, 915 feet of shorefront on the Bagaduce River, and stunning panoramic views. The main residence is an exceptional, custom-designed contemporary farmhouse with appealing proportions and a wraparound porch. The property includes a classic Shingle-style guest cottage and versatile outbuildings appropriate to the quality and character of the estate. Accessed by a long, winding drive through open meadows dotted with small ponds, the bucolic landscape consists of rolling fields down to the water, mature trees, and an apple orchard. A dock with a ramp and float on the Bagaduce River completes this unique offering.Steeped in history, the property contains the remnants of the historic habitat of Castine’s namesake, Baron Saint-Castin. Of noble French birth, Baron Jean-Vincent d’Abbadie de Saint- Castin ventured to Quebec around 1665. From there, he was deployed to Maine in 1674 to fight against a Dutch occupation. Once resolved, Saint-Castin was so enamored with the area, its landscape, and its indigenous population, that he made the area his home. He fathered at least two sons and resided in a house on the shores of the Bagaduce River until his return to France around 1700. A portion of the property is subject to a Preservation and Conservation Easement held by the Castine Conservation Trust, Inc.Perfectly orientated to capture views of the water from every room, the main home’s aesthetic blends contemporary and historic details in a pleasing combination. Thoughtful elements such as large windows, high ceilings, custom built-ins, and granite accents combine with stunning wide-board wood floors throughout, contributing to the overall appealing character of the home.The formal living room is surrounded by doors and windows that open directly to the porch. Exposed wood beams and a substantial granite, wood-burning fireplace add natural color and texture that compliments the surrounding natural landscape. There is a formal dining room with custom millwork and a wood-burning stove. The game room’ is charming and could easily serve as a den or an office, or even an additional bedroom; there is an adjacent full bath.The expertly designed kitchen features custom cabinets and professional appliances. The kitchen is open to a breakfast room or casual dining area with a small wood-burning oven tucked into a brick accent wallThe second floor of the home is dedicated entirely to the primary bedroom suite. The comfortable bedroom, with a wood-burning fireplace, is connected to an office / study by a spacious his and her bath with a jacuzzi tub. There is plenty of storage and closet space, including a large walk-in closet.A versatile in-law suite is located over the garage with living space, a potential kitchenette, and a bath.The finished lower level offers an expansive living area, a large multi-room office, and a half bath.The main part of the home connects to the two-car garage (with an additional bay for storing tractors and equipment), via a series of useful rooms that include a pantry, laundry room, a sunroom with a shower and a hot tub, and a mudroom / coat room with a half bath.The Shingle-style guest cottage includes a living room, dining room and kitchen, with two full baths and four bedrooms spread out over the three floors. This self-sufficient home is ready for customization and renovation.Two barn / garages offer storage for additional cars, boats, equipment, or workshop space.The landscape is private and idyllic with plenty of acreage, open fields, woods, an orchard, and accessible shorefront. Small ponds and abundant wildlife make this property truly special, and the acreage would be conducive to creating nature trails or agricultural pursuits. The dock on the Bagaduce River affords access to the excellent boating on the river and out to Penobscot Bay.