Courtesy: Maggie McGaw Real Estate PLLC
207-930-5846
Osprey and Gull Cottages, the inspirational oceanfront retreat for famed Southern author Anne Rivers Siddons, has all the charm and character you expect from a classic Brooklin, Maine summer home. The main house has five cozy bedrooms and three full bathrooms, a lovely dining room for memorable dinner parties, and an intimate living room with a large fireplace. ''Throughout the waterfront side of Osprey Cottage, when gazing out the windows, one has the sense of being on the ocean.'' The primary suite overlooks the lawn straight to the ocean's edge. Enjoy lobster bakes and watching boats go by on 551 feet of shorefront on the Eggemoggin Reach, home to some of the best sailing on the East Coast. The guest cottage has three bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette. Guests can sit out on the screened in balcony or stay warm by the woodstove. The cottages sit on two private acres and have shared ownership in the 8 acres across the lane with beautiful walking trails to the waterfront on Wells Cove. Discover the charm of this classic cottage and the opportunity to build lasting memories of summertime in Maine.
Courtesy: The Christopher Group, LLC
877-350-4409
Tucked among the trees between Blue Hill and Brooklin, this 1930s cottage has the kind of character that's difficult to recreate. Renovated in 2007, the home offers two bedrooms, one bath, a spacious eat-in kitchen, and comfortable one-floor living. Period details, painted wood floors, and abundant natural light give the home warmth and personality throughout. The generously sized primary bedroom features French doors that open to the gardens. Set on 1.2 acres, the property includes established perennial gardens, woodland trails, and the beginnings of a treehouse tucked among the trees. A detached shed provides additional storage, while the wooded setting offers privacy without feeling isolated. A new roof was installed in 2024. Conveniently located between Brooklin and Blue Hill, the property is close to the Brooklin General Store, library, public beaches, and the Hundred Acre Wood trail system. Sweet and simple, this is the kind of home that feels easy to settle into.
Courtesy: Compass Point Real Estate, Inc.
207-374-5300
Tucked privately off Harriman Point Road, this charming cottage-style home sits on 5 peaceful acres in one of Brooklin's most lovely natural settings. A winding drive leads you into a quiet clearing where the home, brick patio, and small pond create a serene, atmosphere perfect for year-round living or summer retreat. Inside, the home offers an open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area, filled with natural light and designed for easy gathering. The layout has a warm, cottage feel--comfortable, inviting, and connected to the surrounding landscape. Large windows frame views of the grounds, while the open space makes the home feel larger than its footprint. Step outside to enjoy the brick patio, ideal for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or evenings by the fire. The pond adds a touch of charm and wildlife interest, and the shed provides practical storage. With 5 acres of land, there is ample room for gardens, trails, or simply enjoying the privacy and quiet of this tucked-away location. A lovely Brooklin offering--private, peaceful, and full of classic Maine character--just minutes from the Harriman Point Preserve, the coastal village and 20 minutes from Blue Hill Center.
Brooklin is located in Maine. Brooklin, Maine 04616has a population of 753. Brooklin 04616 is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 26.15% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.7%.
The median household income in Brooklin, Maine 04616 is $54,191. The median household income for the surrounding county is $60,354 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Brooklin 04616 is 54.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 6.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47 inches per year, with 65.1 inches of snow per year.
