Thursday, March 10, 2011

My Idea of Coastal Living

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These are photos of an ocean side home we toured in Scarborough, Maine a few years ago.  The proceeds went to Habitat for Humanity and Guatemalan Children's Relief Fund, both worthy causes.  

This is my idea of coastal living (not really, it's too big), can you tell I'm yearning for the foot of snow in my yard to melt and anxiously awaiting Spring!  This lovely home which was featured in Coastal Living magazine can be yours for a mere million +, I think it's still available!  Enjoy!



Family room

Kitchen
Another view of the kitchen

A closer look at the cabinets

Sun porch

Let's go upstairs


The master bedroom

The master closet

The master bath

Guest quarters

Roof deck
Another guest room


Out door room

Out door seating
The grounds
Let's walk around the house
There were more rooms, but I think I selected my best photos to show you!  I hope you enjoyed the tour, we certainly did!



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47 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosMarch 10, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    That looks awesome. I would love to stay in that house!

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  2. AnnMarch 10, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I'd kill for that house. I really would. It's fabulous.

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  3. Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a DairymanMarch 10, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I'll take it! Gorgeous!

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  4. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    What a charming home! I'd love some coastal living like that, too. Wonderful photos!

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  5. acorn hollowMarch 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Just lovely but I am not sure of the stripes in the kitchen. I think I would have liked white.
    Cathy

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  6. RitaMarch 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    That is really beautiful! I have to tell you I am on the Pacific coast for the month of March and there is a wicked wind this year; kind of scary,
    Rita

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  7. SusanMarch 10, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Wowsers. Can you imagine people actually live in homes like that? woo wee! Thanks for the tour and great photos. Susan

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  8. Chris at Red Gate FarmMarch 10, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Very beautiful... but I like cleaning my MUCH smaller house better!

    ~Chris

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  9. Debra She Who SeeksMarch 10, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Beautiful! Maybe in my next life, I'll live in digs like that!

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  10. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 10, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    WOW! What a big, beautiful house!

    I always love to look at the historical homes for sale that Yankee Magazine profiles each month. I love an older restored home like them.

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  11. Carol at SerendipityMarch 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Beautiful and I have seen those homes in Scarborough. I like the roof deck and the view.

    Carol

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  12. BarbaraMarch 11, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Beautiful! I love the soft colors they used in decorating. And Maine is a beautiful state...loved going on the tour with you!

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  13. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowMarch 11, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I didn't realized that you had broken into my houses to take pictures. Please call next time and I will invited you in. LOL What an amazing dream home.

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  14. gillyflowerMarch 11, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Wow! What a great seaside house - love the stripes everywhere, and those cute starfish cut out bannisters are so original!!
    Gill x

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  15. LibrarianMarch 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    It is beautiful - and the mentioning of Scarborough alone made my heart beat faster (although I of course only know the Scaroborough up on England's North-East coast, where my husband and I spent many a happy holiday).

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  16. Susan LindquistMarch 11, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    What a gorgeous place ... for all the 'beach' design details, though, that strikes me as a four-season place ... just so lovely and light! Puts our little beach rental on Cape Cod's bayside to shame! Oh well ... the ocean's the ocean! I love it wherever! Thanks for the tour!

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  17. Julie Whitmore PotteryMarch 11, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Imagine sitting outside in front of your fireplace with the stars above you? yes, i can.

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  18. KathyMarch 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    How very splendid! How the other half live!
    xxx

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  19. My Farmhouse KitchenMarch 11, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    beautiful.....

    i love seeing the poodles on the sidebar...

    hello to everybody...

    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  20. Pink Fairy VickyMarch 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    What a beautiful house, I want to move straight in!

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  21. Low Tide High StyleMarch 11, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    What a beautiful home! I hope to get to Maine this summer. Wonder if they'll take a check! ;-)

    Kat :)

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  22. Pam KesslerMarch 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Awesome house. I love the baskets on the wall holding the towels in the bathroom. The whole house is dreamy though.

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  23. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I know it's wrong but I feel sick with jealousy at these pics. This is my dream home ( well maybe it's too perfect. I'd do it a bit more shabby but hey...) lucky you fir getting to visit x

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  24. ElaineMarch 11, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I went on a similar tour in Maine a few years ago. It was called Hidden Pond Cottages. I blogged about it.

    I agree this house is lovely but if I wanted a second home it would definitely be a little cozy cottage.

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  25. VelvaMarch 11, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I am thinking that I could get quite comfortable in a cottage style home like this one. Wow! Thanks for sharing.

    Velva

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  26. PCovi March 11, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I love beach decor! That sidewalk and the bowed room is really nice.

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  27. Karen thisoldhouse2.comMarch 12, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    OH, my dream come true!!!!...

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  28. An Urban CottageMarch 12, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I've always loved that color palette. Love the kitchen cabinets. I think it's a little big for my seaside cottage so I guess I'll have to continue the search.

    Have to go back and look at the lobster mac and cheese.

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  29. happeningswithLanaMarch 12, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Very nice looking. Clean and crisp looking.

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  30. Caroline (Piorra Maison)March 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Mmmmmm nice. I agree, I 'd prefer something smaller. I am your newest follower.
    Bonne jourée
    Caroline

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  31. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    What a beautiful house! I love the separate his and her sinks in the bathroom. Actually, I love everything about that house!

    Have a great weekend!
    Linda
    www.mykindofcooking.com

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  32. Big DudeMarch 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks for reading my blog - I look forward to learning about New England.

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  33. Shanae BranhamMarch 13, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    I really enjoyed your tour. Thank you for sharing your hardship. If you ever want to enter this story in the contest and tell us what blessings have come your way, I would love to hear from you. May God bless your life with bounty!

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  34. ManuMarch 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Wow it's so beautiful . . .what a peacefully house

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  35. ArabellaMarch 13, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I have to agree that it is a little too big - but it really is wonderful! I love all the beachy details :O)

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  36. CatMarch 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    What a beautiful home! Thanks so much for reading my blog and leaving such a sweet comment! Love your blog and you're so blessed to have a home by the sea AND a home in the country. :) Thanks again and keep in touch,
    cat (www.constantinchaos.blogspot.com)

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  37. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysMarch 14, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    What a cool home! What was the treatment on the kitchen cabinets, do you know?

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  38. DonnaMarch 14, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Wow, I don't think I'd ever want to leave!

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  39. MarthaMarch 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    A pretty "cottage" -- I've just found your blog and it's a delight!!!! I'll be back.

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  40. Shanae BranhamMarch 14, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    What a beautiful home. I enjoyed the tour. Thank you for sharing. I am glad you appreciated my comments post for the week. It was really fun doing. I love to go back over all the supportive comments people make.

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  41. Verde FarmMarch 14, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    That is a beautiful home for sure--love the decor!
    PS-thank you for your sweet comment on my post today!

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  42. Mary BergfeldMarch 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I love the light and brightness of that kitchen. It looks like a really special home. I love house tours and suspect I'm a little nosy. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  43. gillyflowerMarch 16, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Thanks for visiting today! Glad I could share a little spring with you - hope that snow shifts soon for you - keep warm!
    Gill xx

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  44. SelfsewnMarch 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    hello thanks for following me!
    Talk about Ideal home!!
    Lovely.

    Clare

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  45. VelvaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I am definitely feeling the outside porch on this cottage mansion (smile). Beautiful.

    Here sending warm sunny weather that will easily melt that foot of snow that remains in your yard.

    Velva

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  46. Schnitzel and the TroutMarch 17, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I would love to live in that home!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  47. ArabellaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    We totally agree - you selected perfect coastal living pics to share...love them all!

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