85 Bonsey Lane, Surry, ME, 04684

This distinctive custom designed Salt Box is located on the west shore of the desirable Newbury Neck Peninsula in a sylvan setting of wild ferns and evergreens that extend to the shore on Morgan Bay. The home is oriented east/west to allow most rooms water views and glorious sunsets. There's also an extensive use of glass throughout the home including interior and exterior transoms with 9 foot ceilings to create bright sunny rooms and a feeling of spaciousness. Other distinctive features include custom tile work in the Bathrooms and Kitchen, built-in bookcases in the Library, custom cabinetry in the Kitchen and many Dimmer Switches. The outside highlights professionally landscaped grounds, fencing, granite doorsteps, a bluestone walk and a bluestone patio perfect for entertaining and outdoor living. Returning inside, the first floor boasts a sunny cook's kitchen with a Viking Professional Range,2 dishwashers,a slate Farmer's Sink and an informal dining area extended by the open concept layout to the Great Room with a wood burning fireplace, a small formal Dining Room and formal Living Room. Completing the downstairs is the Powder Room, a Library and Laundry Room. Upstairs there are two ensuite bedrooms with walk-in closets and those waterviews! The Master Bedroom on the south side has a Propane Fireplace perfect to sit by and read. On the north is a bright sunny Guest Room. The Attic which runs the length of the house is accessed through the Guest Room Closet. Your private beach is the front yard and easily accessible for swimming, sunning, launching a kayak or perhaps the tender to get out to your mooring! The views are exceptional and for an adventurous mariner it's only a short distance to the popular sailing lanes in the Gulf of Maine. It's a small house in a delightful setting with A BIG ATTITUDE!

Listing courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group