In Maine, Rachel Carson is a name synonymous with nature and care for the wild things in it. This property accesses the private portion of Scarborough Beach, and is a slice of paradise with what Ms. Carson valued so highly: 40-year-old mammoth white pines, over 17 species of birds*, perennial bulbs that bloom all through the growing season, rhododendrons and dogwoods, and more life than any half acre usually presents. No herbicides or pesticides are used on this property, so it's kid- and dog- and life friendly. And, it adjoins the Scarborough Land Trust wooded property. And the Atlantic Ocean - it is a 4-minute walk to Scarborough Beach, where piping plovers (an endangered species) are nesting, cormorants and black ducks fish, and seals are occasionally sighted. You can see the ocean from your front windows, it is not oceanfront but close enough to hear the surf and feel the rumble of nor'easter swells. If you want a closer view of the ocean, you can stand in it, swim in it, or walk the beach, 24/7. The house itself is a modest, solid structure that has everything a house needs, including extra insulation and a newer roof. It doesn't have some of the modern touches of new builds, although these can all be added as desired. Convenient Oak Hill shopping is 9 minutes away, Maine Mall is 12 minutes away, Portland International Airport is about 15 minutes, and Portland's Old Port is 20 minutes away. Prouts Neck is a mere 5 minutes down the road. It's a beach home, and it can be your sanctuary.
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