32 Dayton Point Lane, Trenton

With 200 feet of shorefront and a spectacular view of Western Bay, multiple islands and the mountains of Acadia, this classically shingled home offers a unique combination of nature, beauty and spacious, modern design.  An inspiration for the owner’s popular exploratorium-shop, “The Naturalist’s Notebook,” the nearly 4,000-square-foot home is surrounded by thoughtful landscaping, mature trees and a sense of serenity.  Inside it offers water views from nearly every room and endless opportunities for work, creativity and relaxation.  Its three bedrooms include a 1st floor master suite and a second, upstairs master suite with access to one of two water-facing decks.  The open kitchen and dining area look out at Alley Island & Cadillac Mountain and feature a pantry with more than 60 feet of shelf space, a second refrigerator and added cabinetry.  Utilized for a decade as a work-at-home space by a top editor for Sports Illustrated, you’ll find a scenically situated and fully wired office, a charming writer’s turret and a stunning 19 ft. x 30 ft. art studio with 9.5 ft. ceilings, two walls of water-facing windows and a large art storage room.  The recently expanded and remodeled upstairs—an ideal private wing for guests—has a second living room as well as two bedrooms and two luxury bathrooms with showers.  A sunny, cheerful Southern exposure, radiant floor heat and a living room fireplace all add a cozy feel to the house in winter—when the heated garage keeps cars toasty.  An instant-on 20kW generator keeps the power humming through any storm and a security system provides peace of mind when away.  A dedicated basement dehumidifier enhances storage opportunities.  Along the shore, lovely, sloping Ellsworth schist rockface provides a seat for contemplative ocean-gazing or a launch spot for sublime kayaking.  Tidal sways afford the chance to explore far out on the point for shells, crabs, sea stars and other marine life.  All this and convenience too: 20 minutes from the commercial hub of Ellsworth or downtown Bar Harbor and many parts of Acadia National Park.  Five minutes from daily flights to Boston and your choice of lobster pounds.  With its artful design, caring upkeep and appealing blend of location, water access, views & privacy, this offering presents a rare purchasing opportunity.