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!



47 comments:

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

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

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

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Very beautiful... but I like cleaning my MUCH smaller house better!

    ~Chris

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

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

    Carol

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. Imagine sitting outside in front of your fireplace with the stars above you? yes, i can.

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  17. How very splendid! How the other half live!
    xxx

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  18. beautiful.....

    i love seeing the poodles on the sidebar...

    hello to everybody...

    kary and teddy
    xxx

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

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

    Kat :)

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. I love beach decor! That sidewalk and the bowed room is really nice.

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  26. 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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  27. Very nice looking. Clean and crisp looking.

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

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

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

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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. What a cool home! What was the treatment on the kitchen cabinets, do you know?

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

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

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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. 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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  42. hello thanks for following me!
    Talk about Ideal home!!
    Lovely.

    Clare

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

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

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