| "Maine:
An Explorer's Guide":
"What a treasure! This is an exquisite house, dating
back to 1775 but with an elegant Federal facade. It
retains all its original woodwork and working fireplaces
(in two of the five guest rooms as well as in common
rooms), and the stenciling in the front hall is thought
to be by Moses Eaton. Brits Peter and Jan Davidson have
restored all the original detailing and furnished the
house with appropriate antiques but kept things simple
and graceful.
The two upstairs front rooms and one downstairs (the
former North Parlor) are classically proportioned; a
smaller downstairs room (The Library) overlooks the
marshes. The Attic Room with exposed beams has two doubles
plus a ladder up to a Victorian sleeping bunk - good
for a family. The sitting room is comfortably furnished,
fitted with books and games, and there is a piano by
the fireplace in the dining room. A full breakfast is
served, but guests have access to the kitchen as well
as outdoor grills for other meals. The owners live in
the adjoining cottage and share use of their outdoor
pool. The 100 acre property includes gardens (and) hiking
trails.."Blue Skye is awarded a blue-ribbon symbol
indicating combined quality and moderate prices.
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