19 Vista Way, Mount Desert, ME 04660

Goose Hill is a remarkable family estate located on Long Pond - one of the more sought-after areas of Mount Desert. Very few properties ever come up for sale on Long Pond, especially with the privacy, quality and cachet found at this extraordinary, year-round family compound. The main residence is a shingle-style cottage design with a gently curved eaved roof reminiscent of the Rusticator days. A flagstone walkway, amongst a profusion of lush plantings of pink and blue hydrangea, birch trees and ferns, leads to a farmer's porch at the front door. The impeccably maintained residence encompasses nearly 6,000 square feet of living space on three floors, and is constructed of high-quality materials, appliances and craftmanship. The spacious first floor is open and airy with a large living room with granite fireplace, open kitchen with soapstone counters, butler's pantry, formal dining room, and separate den or study with double doors opening to a deck overlooking the pond. On the … read more …