Back River Peninsula Estate at 38 Higbee Lane
Weathered cedar-shake post-and-beam estate on a 5-acre Boothbay peninsula with 740 ft of deepwater frontage.
38 Higbee Lane, Boothbay, ME 04537
Listed by Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty at Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Back River Peninsula Estate at 38 Higbee Lane (6 Beds · 5.5 Baths · 5,064 Sq Ft · 5.02 Acres)
Commanding a private 5.02-acre peninsula in Boothbay with 740 feet of deepwater frontage on the Back River, a private deepwater dock, float, and two moorings, this weathered cedar-shake and post-and-beam residence spans 5,064 square feet across six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. Inside, soaring cathedral timber trusses frame a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace and custom wide-pine floors inlaid with a compass rose.
Interior Character & Grounds
Interior Details: Cathedral timber-frame great room over wide-pine floors with an inlaid compass rose and fieldstone hearth.
Grounds & Outbuildings: 5.02-acre coastal peninsula with 740 feet of Back River frontage, private deepwater dock, float, and two moorings.
Setting & Provenance: Main-level primary wing with fireplace, custom timber joinery, and walkout lower level built for four-season coastal living.
Thanksgiving At The Harvest Table
Six bedrooms, roaring fieldstone fireplaces, and sunset water views built for Thanksgiving and Christmas on the Maine coast. Spending Christmas week together in Boothbay, ME: 6 bedrooms for visiting family and 5.02-acre coastal peninsula with 740 feet of Back River frontage, private deepwater dock, float, and two moorings.
Bring the New England Porch & Hearth Home
Pieces inspired by this circa 2006 Coastal Shingle & Post-and-Beam sanctuary in Boothbay, ME.
Hand-Dipped Pure Beeswax Window Tapers (Box of 12)
The warm, honey-scented glow in every twelve-over-twelve window at dusk in Boothbay.
Preserved Boxwood, Magnolia & Winterberry Front-Door Wreath
Hand-tied New England botanicals to welcome family to the paneled front door for Thanksgiving and Christmas in Boothbay.
Heavyweight Heritage Wool & Washed Linen Hearth Throw
Drape over a deep slipcovered sofa after a brisk walk or holiday morning by the ME fireplace.
Unlacquered Solid Brass Federal Door Knocker & Rim Lock
Living-finish cast brass that develops a rich coastal patina over decades of family use.