About this home
Peregrine Cottage | Castine, Maine where your dreams come true.. Perched high on the shores of the Back Shore in historic Castine, this exceptional property offers a coastal Maine lifestyle defined by tranquility, rich maritime heritage, and sweeping water views. Situated on a scenic peninsula along the bay, the home places you at the heart of an area bordered by the peaceful Penobscot River estuary. The main level welcomes you with a light-filled, open-concept floor plan. The living room designed with cathedral ceilings and wrap-around windows framing picturesque vistas of the bay. The cook's kitchen features a seamless flow into the dining area, creating an ideal space for gathering and entertaining, complemented by a full bath on this level. Upstairs, the spacious sleeping loft provides views of the bay, generous room for multiple beds, and a convenient full bath. On the lower level, a finished space opens directly out to the, bay-side lawn and includes two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, a laundry room, utility space, and owner's storage. Step outside to enjoy your private waterfront, where stairs lead down to a classic rocky Maine beach. When you are ready to explore, you are just a short distance down the road from a local beach and swimming pond. For recreation and leisure, the Castine Golf Club is just around the corner, alongside the scenic walking trails of the Blue Hill Land Trust. Experience the unmatched peace, natural beauty, and timeless charm of the Maine coast at Peregrine Cottage.
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Listed by Listing Agent · ERA Dawson-Bradford Co. · MLS #1683929
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 6
- Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 0
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1973
- Garage
- 1
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.5 acres
- Water
- Private, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Waterfront
- Y
- Zoning
- Shoreland
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $6,989
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$5,639 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $5,057
- Property tax
- $582
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $6,989. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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