CASTINE: BLUE RIDGE located at 33 Dyce Head Road is the modern...

CASTINE: BLUE RIDGE located at 33 Dyce Head Road is the modern version of a Rusticator's cottage and has a commanding setting on the cliffs overlooking Penobscot Bay, Islesboro Island and the Camden Hills. USA today recently voted Castine as the Best Small town in the Northeast! The craftsmanship and attention to detail of this luxurious 5500+/- square foot home is some of the finest you will ever see and the materials used are of the highest quality. As you enter this home over the wooden and stone entrance bridge, you find yourself in a large great room w/ coffered ceilings & expansive views of Penobscot Bay. This room serves as the living room with fireplace and bar at one end and the dining room with fireplace at the other end with Cherry floors and Paneling. Glass doors lead to the stone patio and lawn area where one can sit and enjoy breathtaking sunsets. Spacious chef's kitchen has top of the line appliances, granite counter tops, island and dining area with fireplace. Glass doors lead to the porch located in the turret. A custom staircase leads to the top floor with the primary bedroom, bath, walk in closets, fireplace and sitting area in the turret with 180 degrees of scenic views. Five more bedrooms and 4 baths along with a designated laundry area. Lower-level features large media room for watching sports & movies, another room for ping pong or yoga, bar area and powder room. Detached 2-bay garage (40x26)is oversized and is ideal for storing cars & boats. Up top is a finished guest/caretaker space w/ bath, laundry and living area overlooking the water. The property consists of 3.8 acres with gardens designed by Bruce John Ridell, an award-winning landscape architect. Gardens are terraced using much of the natural landscape. Granite foundation steps lead you to various garden areas featuring Maine native plants, blueberry shrubs, trees and ferns. Very private yet close to Golf, Yacht & Tennis club, shops, restaurants & Witherle Woods. $9,200,000.