5 Signature New England Properties from Beachfront to Farmstead Living

On Community Drive in Augusta, this polished office building offers a rare blend of scale and stability in Maine’s capital. The property is organized into 12 suites and is currently 92% leased, anchored by long-term tenants and designed around shared amenities that support day-to-day operations. Its location places you near both the Augusta Mall and the Civic Center, keeping the setting connected to the city’s commercial and event energy. With room to grow, the building also leaves space for future leasing upside, balancing present performance with forward momentum. Current net income is $146,998 with an 8.39% cap rate, underscoring its position as a premier investment where occupancy, convenience, and flexibility converge.

Steps from the shoreline, 1081 Kings Highway in Kennebunkport places Goose Rocks Beach just a half block away, with a layout designed around the view. A reverse floor plan elevates the main living spaces to the second level, where expansive windows draw in natural light and frame ocean vistas. The recently renovated kitchen pairs quartz countertops with upgraded appliances and opens effortlessly to the living and dining areas, keeping conversation flowing from meal prep to relaxed evenings in. Outside, a large upper deck becomes a front-row seat to the coast—crashing waves in the background, sea breezes on cue, and an easy rhythm of morning coffee and sunset watching. It’s a home that encourages lingering, togetherness, and time measured by the tide.

Along the water’s edge on highly sought-after Big Island Pond in Atkinson, NH, a model home is taking shape on a quiet waterfront lot with a deep-water dock. Designed in a contemporary Cape style, the new construction spans three stories in a 28’W x 60’L footprint, with a walkout basement already plumbed for a future bath. A 12’ x 30’ deck overlooks the pond, with a patio below for easy outdoor living at the shoreline. The 30’ dock offers direct lake access and parking for boats, setting the stage for full-recreation days on the water. Across the way, Governor’s Island—described as a conservation tree farm area—adds a serene natural backdrop to everyday life.

Set on 165 acres in Alstead, Strawberry Farm pairs an 1800 farmhouse with grounds shaped by impeccably maintained gardens, specimen trees, sculpted hedges, stone pathways, and mature landscaping. Thoughtfully redesigned in 1910 by architect William Hartley Dennett, the residence highlights his signature windows and a distinctive front entry, carrying timeless New England character throughout. An open-plan living area extends to a long, covered veranda overlooking rolling fields and gardens, while a large greenhouse adjoins the dining area. In the farmhouse kitchen, handcrafted cabinetry and a wood stove reinforce its warm country charm. A ground-level bedroom with a half bath adds flexibility, and upstairs offers multiple bedrooms plus adaptable spaces for offices, studios, or guest accommodations, along with a covered porch suited to a screened-in sleeping porch. An additional 8.5-acre parcel includes a cabin and a dock on Lake Warren, with outbuildings and a large barn ready for work, animals, or gatherings.

Set on 2.84 acres in Bedford, this stately brick residence pairs sweeping views with a layout designed for entertaining and everyday comfort. At the center, an entertainer’s kitchen outfitted with Thermador appliances flows into surrounding gathering areas, equally suited to intimate dinners and large celebrations. Five bedrooms include a grand three-room primary suite, complemented by 5.5 baths for easy hosting and daily ease. Mature landscaping frames the outdoor experience, where an in-ground pool and hot tub invite long afternoons and unhurried evenings. A three-car garage supports the pace of a destination-style home. Downstairs, the finished lower level adds a media room alongside an in-home hockey rink and sports court—spaces that make staying in feel like a true occasion, any day of the week.