Premier Waterfront Estate With Commercial Investment Potential

Residential and Commercial Waterfront Opportunity in Manset. An exceptional opportunity to own one of Mount Desert Island’s iconic working waterfront properties. Set along the shores of Somes Sound with breathtaking views of the mountains of Acadia National Park, this unique offering combines residential comfort with extensive commercial maritime infrastructure. The property features a four-bedroom, three-bathroom shingle-style cottage with breathtaking views, and proven rental history, complemented by an 8,500± square foot workshop with offices, boat storage, and ample space for marine operations or business expansion. Purpose-built for waterfront use, the property includes a 210-foot pier with floats, two gangways, travel lift pit, boat ramp, generous off-street parking, and direct access to one of Maine’s most protected and scenic harbors.
Located within the Commercial Fisheries/Maritime Zone, this property presents an opportunity for commercial fishing, boat building, marine service, aquaculture, yacht operations, or other water-dependent businesses, while also offering an extraordinary (grandfathered) coastal residence in one of Maine’s most spectacular settings. Commercial Fisheries/Maritime zoning is intended to preserve and support working waterfront uses and water-dependent marine businesses.
Whether you’re seeking to expand an existing maritime enterprise, establish a premier waterfront headquarters, or own a legacy property where business and coastal living come together, opportunities like this are few and far between.