This is The Village at Ocean's End - a beautiful 20 acre parcel of land perched high above the shore front of Southwest Harbor where a small community of classic Maine shingle style cottage homes will enjoy spectacular ocean views, a pier, boathouse, pool and private trails directly to Acadia National Park. Homeowners will enjoy the convenience of walking to the marina, shops and restaurants and a private pier for their boats. The area is home of Acadia National Park with gorgeous scenery in every direction. Acadia and Mount Desert Island offer visitors miles of carriage roads, hiking trails, rugged granite shorelines, restaurants, shops and is home to some of the world's most spectacular sailboat and yacht builders (Hinckley, Morris, Ellis, Wilbur).
The model is unit 15 and is situated just short of halfway back on the property. There's a gain in elevation from front to back of the property of 150 feet above sea level. What does this mean? It means the water views really open up as you go back on the lot.
THE VIEW:
And the homes:
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These are a crowd pleaser to say the least! Try them out, package them up as gifts for friends...who doesn't love a homemade cookie, particularly one that's a bit more unique? It's the perfect mix of cookie and nut brittle.
2 cups sliced almonds
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3/4 cup white sugar
1 stick butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
Mix all ingredients except nuts in saucepan and melt over medium heat. Slowly bring to a boil, then add the nuts. Mix well, remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Then drop onto parchment lined baking sheet – these spread a great deal, so leave PLENTY of room. Bake until they turn golden brown – cool before removing for 2 minutes. Repeat with all batter until done. Spread a thin layer of buttercream on the flat side of the cookie, top with another cookie (flat side to the buttercream) and store in a container between wax paper.
I fill them with an orange-cinnamon flavored buttercream (this I make by taste and texture but I am sure you can find one online)
Winter in Maine...some say it's gray, dreary, cold and long. I say it's all how you look at things and it's just beautiful. I am an eternal optimist. A blanket of fluffy snow on the ground and I'm ready to bundle up and head out with my camera. The silence of snow when you're out on a trail can be exciting yet as calming. Snowshoes are inexpensive and don't require skill. The tree limbs heavy with fresh snow look beautiful after a snowfall. Take the time to absorb how your surroundings appear during the various seasons. Undulating ice on a lake can be mesmerizing. And contrary to popular belief, blue skies are common in Maine after a snowfall. With every item of clothing available today containing fleece, it's easy to stay warm. And when you get back, make a batch of homemade cookies and hot chocolate. Watch a movie, read a book, play cards, get together with friends and cook a pot of stew or chowder to enjoy with some crusty bread. As for those short days and early sunset? For every shorter day, isn't there a longer evening? We don't lose time, it's all what we do with it.
A Lifestyle, Investment and Home.
This is something we at The Swan Agency have known about for quite some time, but it seems others are now catching on. People are giving serious consideration where to put their money and realizing that the investment in a lodging property, whether a hotel, motel, inn or B&B, provides a paying job and an enjoyable way of life.
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I'm a lodging broker focusing on web marketing, social media, photography, food, wine, travel, art & entertaining for the aspiring innkeeper. Buying an Inn/B&B provides a job, investment & lifestyle
I am an Associate Broker and Maine Lodging Specialist with The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty. I specialize in selling Inns and Bed and Breakfasts statewide. My husband and I moved here several years ago from the Washington, DC area to enjoy the Maine way of life as innkeepers ourselves (we purchased and ran the Kingsleigh Inn for 5 years) and increased the business by 80% in that time with a complete rehab of the inn's web marketing. My innkeeping success and many other loves have led me to inn brokerage to share my expertise and experience in operating and enjoying today’s successful inn. Maine offers such an abundance of natural beauty for nature lovers, photographers and anyone who appreciates and respects unspoiled nature. I believe that quality photography is key and hope that my passion for marketing, graphic design, innkeeping and all things Maine is evident in my listings and Maine photos. I have a combined 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, property management, marketing and innkeeping, enabling me to be YOUR well versed Realtor. Visit my website
Along with marketing, Social Media and visual marketing using quality photography of inns and B&B's in Maine, I focus on some of the more emotional common elements which draw us to innkeeping - food, wine, travel, art and entertaining. I use social media networking in addition to professional networking to maximize exposure of my listings. I am involved with teaching Inn/B&B seminars and help aspiring innkeepers in their transition once they purchase their inn.
"Dana develops and directs the implementation of our overall marketing strategy. Her creativity is amazing and her ideas lead the way for our strong product positioning in the high end coastal resort home market. Dana's people skills allow our customers to feel comfortable while discussing their purchase. She conducts her business with a level of elegance and sophistication that is rarely evidenced today. Dana is an exemplary asset to our team and a true profesional in all aspects of her work." Jeff Crafts, President, The Village at Ocean's End
“Dana has brought the well rounded experience and passion to this business that the most successful of brokers do. We pride ourselves in having associates who have been successful in both their innkeeping lives and their real estate lives. The combination is a promise of the best representative for buyers and sellers of inns. Dana fits the bill and we are proud to have her on our team.” Kim Swan, President, The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty
"Dana is bright and very knowledgeable; an incredible resource. Her experience with inns and lodging properties puts her head & shoulders above the rest!"Bradley Stager, The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty
“I find Dana to be very pleasant, enthusiastic, and professional. She has a natural feel for artistic details. She is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to dealing with her in the future.” February 19, 2009, Gail Caruso, The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty
"Dana is a true professional in all respects of her life! As Director of our Property Management division, her work was impeccable and her association with our tenants, vendors and engineers was always professional. Her attention to detail was amazing, particulary when you consider that she alone managed well over a million square feet of commercial property. We would welcome the opportunity to work with Dana again on any business venture." Bill Ferguson, CFO, Investment Properties, Inc.
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