A fantastic opportunity to own what was once called the most $3,900,000

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A fantastic opportunity to own what was once called the most expensive home in Maine for a fraction of the cost to build! - Previously featured in Portland Press Herald & Boston Globe, this masterpiece of architectural and landscape design is set on very private 16 acres with 1,000 feet of bold ocean frontage. - Built with loving care and enthusiasm, the estate took over 10 years and a reported $17 million to complete, furnished with antiques and fine art from around the world.Set on a cliff with a 180 degree view of Penobscot Bay, you have unobstructed view of the islands off the coast. - Even Cadillac Mountain on MDI can be seen to the East. - The US Geodetic Survey set a marker here where they mapped the coastline.Inside the 4 bedroom, 4 bath post & beam home is a symphony of wood including Red & White Oak, Mahogany floors and accents of Brazilian Cherry, Purple Heart & Ebony. - As you enter, your eyes are drawn up 3 floors to the curved upper floors, reminiscent of decks of the iconic 1930's ocean liners. - The hand crafted stairs are outfitted with bronze posts, mahogany handrails & stainless steel safety lines like a classic yacht. - Venture down the spiral staircase to the sitting room adjacent to the wine cellar. - Or the granite encased stairway lit by an antique Fresnel lens which leads to submarine doors from Bath Iron Boatyard.Abrams Mountain is located on Islesboro, a renowned island off of the coast of Maine, and a retreat for various celebrities such as John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. - A charming, historic place where you will feel at home and there are ample opportunities to walk or bike the area. - Abrams is just 3 hours from Portland or 4 1/2 hours from Boston, including the enjoyable 20 minute ferry ride from Lincolnville! - Other features include an airport and island wide Gigabit Internet (Abrams has 900 MB!).The estate is being sold fully furnished and with an impressive assortment of fine art & antiques including 2 restored, antique Steinway pian