In Maine’s Penobscot Bay sits Nautilus Island, today’s dream home, a private 37 acre island that has remained under the protection of one family for more than 130 years. The property includes a six-bedroom main residence, with stone piazza and pool overlooking the bay. The island has its own vineyard, a two-bedroom farmhouse, and a […]The post Maine’s Nautilus Island, Your Own Private Island appeared first on Pursuitist.

In Maine’s Penobscot Bay sits Nautilus Island, today’s dream home, a private 37 acre island that has remained under the protection of one family for more than 130 years. The property includes a six-bedroom main residence, with stone piazza and pool overlooking the bay. The island has its own vineyard, a two-bedroom farmhouse, and a guest cottage that is located at the edge of the island’s protected harbor with a pier and moorings. If you are going to be on your own island you might want your own bar– the boat house has been converted into a gathering spot with a kitchen, bar, and stone fireplace for family gatherings. The property also has perennial gardens, tennis court, a barn for storage, and lighted walking paths.The century-old cottage is a 3-bedroom home with an open kitchen/living room, a large bath, a dining room and a fireplace. It has splendid views of the sugar maples, vineyard, orchard, gardens and shore. Outside is a porch with a barbecue, dining area herb garden.Looking across the bay at Islesboro...