This spectacular 23-acre peninsula with nearly half a mile of shorefront is one of the last few remaining untouched waterfront properties of its kind on Vinalhaven. The property feels like a nature preserve and has a stunning granite shoreline, protected deep water anchorage, meadows, old stone walls and granite foundations, hand dug wells, a small pond, and a variety of trees including antique apple trees and established white pines.
''The Murch House'' is located on the southern end and is the only stone dwelling on Vinalhaven. The Murch family were fishermen and subsistence farmers who lived simply off the land. The stone house is on the National Register of Historic Places, and was built c. 1850 by William Murch for his son Isaac using granite likely from the property or nearby land preserve, Starboard Rock. Near the stone house is an antique barn and, at a slightly higher elevation, an electrified camp. All three buildings have unobstructed views of Winter Harbor and its nearby islands. A fourth building, 'The Bungalow', is tucked away on the eastern tip. It is full of charm and has two bedrooms. The eastern tip has a high point of granite outcroppings similar to those enjoyed from Starboard Rock. Here one enjoys expansive vistas of Seal Bay, Isle Au Haut Bay Bay and Deer Isle.
A circular walking path connects all the buildings and also provides an opportunity to enjoy the diverse landscape, elevations, and beautiful vistas.
This is an ideal property for a family compound, preservationist, boater, and anyone interested in historic homes. On the market for the first time in 175 years.
(SELLER IS MOTIVATED and seeking a conservation-minded new owner. Light subdivision restrictions will likely transfer)
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$1,650,000
205 Young Road, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
3beds
1,127sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
24 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,464/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Antique barnSmall pondStunning granite shorelineNature preserveElectrified campHand dug wellsGranite foundations
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 20, 2025 at 11:38am
Listed by:
Davidson Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1567920

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Interior,Walk-Out Access,Full,Other,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,127
- Total interior livable area: 1,127 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,127
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Winter Harbor
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 2454,Waterfrontage Owned: 2454
Lot
- Size: 24 Acres
- Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open Lot, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Zoning: RM1, RP, shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Camp,Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Other, Masonry, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone, Granite, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Fiberglass,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Electric, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Unknown
- Water: Private, Well Needed on Site
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Vinalhaven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,464/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $15,129
- Date on market: 8/7/2023
- Road surface type: Gravel, Dirt
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