South Bristol Homes with River Waterfront Features

South Bristol Homes with River Waterfront Features

Welcome to South Bristol, Maine – a hidden gem nestled in Lincoln County, where the beauty of nature meets the charm of coastal living. This picturesque town, bordered by the sparkling waters of the Damariscotta River, offers residents a serene lifestyle enriched by stunning waterfront views and a close-knit community atmosphere.

Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle sounds of lapping waves and the fresh scent of salt air. South Bristol is renowned for its captivating riverfront homes, many of which boast private docks, expansive decks, and panoramic vistas that transform every moment into a scenic masterpiece. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee while watching the sunrise or hosting a summer barbecue on your waterfront patio, life here is all about embracing the beauty of the great outdoors.

In South Bristol, you’ll find a delightful mix of charming cottages and elegant waterfront estates, each with unique features that reflect the area's rich maritime heritage. The local real estate market offers a variety of options for those seeking a peaceful retreat or a family home, with many properties designed to maximize the breathtaking river views.

Beyond the homes, South Bristol is a community that celebrates its natural surroundings. With opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking just steps from your door, outdoor enthusiasts will find their paradise here. Explore nearby hiking trails, indulge in fresh seafood at local eateries, or simply take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront – the possibilities are endless.

Discover the magic of South Bristol, where your dream waterfront lifestyle awaits!

Newest South Bristol Homes with River Waterfront Features

$135,000
1670595 MLS
Set within the coveted Mears Cove subdivision in Walpole, this partially cleared 2.96-acre parcel offers a beautiful canvas for a future coastal retreat in one of South Bristol's most treasured settings. Surrounded by the quiet charm and natural beauty that define the area, the property enjoys a 25-foot right-of-way to an association dock on the Damariscotta River. Offering the opportunity to embrace life on the water, whether for boating, kayaking, or simply enjoying the ever-changing river views and coastal setting. With access to the shoreline and the peaceful character of this special waterfront community, the property lends itself beautifully to a seasonal getaway or year-round home in Midcoast Maine.

00 Private Dr, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of Newcastle Realty. 207-563-1003
$1,300,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1669506 MLS
Nestled along the shores of McFarland Cove in South Bristol, this beautifully designed three-level waterfront home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and classic Maine coastal living. Surrounded by mature trees with captivating east-facing water views, the property includes a private dock providing easy access to boating, kayaking, swimming, and a sandy beach revealed at low tide. Inside, soaring ceilings and walls of windows fill the great room with natural light while showcasing the cove beyond. The open-concept living and dining areas center around a striking two-sided stone fireplace and flow seamlessly onto expansive waterside decking, creating exceptional spaces for entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful setting. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features two bedrooms, two and a half baths, a sunroom, loft, and a finished walkout lower level, offering flexible spaces for guests, a home office, studio, or recreation room. The spacious primary suite enjoys tranquil water views, while the sunroom and loft provide inviting retreats overlooking the cove and surrounding landscape. Outside, beautifully landscaped grounds gently lead to the shoreline and private dock, where protected waters invite boating, paddleboarding, fishing, or simply relaxing while watching the ever-changing tides and local wildlife. Located in highly desirable South Bristol, this exceptional property offers convenient access to the village, nearby walking trails, restaurants, and all the natural beauty that defines Midcoast Maine. A rare opportunity to enjoy year-round waterfront living on one of South Bristol's most picturesque coves.

35 Kings Cove Rd, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty.

$3,645,000
5 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 1669415 MLS
In a peaceful setting on the Damariscotta River in South Bristol, this exceptional waterfront property offers 5.7± acres, 422± feet of shorefront, and broad river views. Designed to be cherished for generations, the expansive custom-built residence is exceptionally well constructed, with fine finishes, elaborate woodwork and paneling, luxurious materials, and top-of-the-line systems throughout. Thoughtfully conceived and carefully built in collaboration with the owners and the area's top professionals, the house combines high-end craftsmanship with distinctive details, including five wood-burning fireplaces and a gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry. The versatile layout features three levels of living space, five bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths, with elegant spaces designed for comfortable year-round use, from winter meals beside a roaring fire to summer evenings on the screened porch overlooking the pool. A bright, open main living room offers generous space for casual dining and two seating areas, along with two fireplaces, a wet bar, curved windows overlooking the property and water, and doors to the wraparound deck. The property also includes a two-car garage, professionally landscaped grounds with established gardens, stone paths, a heated swimming pool, and a dock with a ramp and float providing access to the protected waters of the Damariscotta River. The town of Damariscotta, with its broader amenities, is just a short drive away.

397 State Route 129, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of LandVest, Inc..

$1,100,000
1668219 MLS
Rare opportunity to own two adjoining lots totaling approximately 1.10± acres in the heart of South Bristol's coveted Christmas Cove community. Perched above the shoreline, this property offers beautiful elevated water views and a recorded easement providing access to a possible shared dock on Christmas Cove. The lots are being offered together and provide an exceptional setting for a seasonal retreat or year-round coastal home. Enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, and waterfront recreation without the expense of direct waterfront ownership. The recorded easement includes pedestrian access to the shore and a potential dock area for recreational use. Located just minutes from South Bristol village, Rutherford Island, The Gut, and the restaurants, galleries, and amenities of Damariscotta/Newcastle, this property offers a unique combination of privacy, water views, and coastal access in one of Midcoast Maine's most desirable waterfront neighborhoods.

Lots 8a & 8b French Lane, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty.

$1,395,000
1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1667914 MLS
Situated on the Damariscotta River in Walpole, this exceptional waterfront property offers a rare combination of privacy, flexibility, and future potential. Set on approximately 1.21± acres with river frontage, the property includes a deep-water dock and two heavy moorings that can accommodate up to 50' vessels. Convenient access to the river for boating, kayaking, fishing and waterfront enjoyment. The property features a beautifully crafted carriage house with comfortable living quarters, kitchen, baths, and sleeping accommodations, along with a separate bunkhouse ideal for guests, recreation, studio space, or overflow use. Thoughtfully developed and carefully maintained, the property provides immediate enjoyment while offering opportunities for future enhancement. An existing four bedroom septic on site. Seller will convey plans prepared for future expansion of the property's residential improvements, allowing a new owner to explore ways to further develop the site consistent with applicable approvals and restrictions. The setting is quintessential Midcoast Maine, with elevated river views, thoughtful landscaping, and a peaceful sense of privacy while remaining conveniently located to Damariscotta, Newcastle, Bristol, and the surrounding peninsula communities. Whether enjoyed as a private retreat, seasonal getaway, or family compound, this property offers a unique opportunity to own a special stretch of Maine waterfront. The existing improvements provide comfortable accommodations today while leaving room for a future owner to pursue their own vision for the property. A rare offering in one of Midcoast Maine's most desirable coastal locations.

170 Fox Hill Rd, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of Newcastle Realty. 207-563-1003
$2,245,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1667622 MLS
7 Loon Lane is a classic waterfront property in a peaceful wooded setting, with broad westerly views over the upper branch of the Damariscotta River and south towards the open ocean. Located in a desirable neighborhood enclave in South Bristol, the property includes 4.4± acres, a charming and versatile three-bedroom house, a rustic water's-edge cabin, a one-car garage, and 276± feet of shorefront with a deep-water dock, ramp, and float. The property also offers the potential to add one additional building, such as a guest house or barn, providing flexibility for future use or to create a family compound. The main house is designed for comfortable year-round use, with open living and dining spaces, a stone fireplace, built-ins, sliding glass doors, and a wraparound deck oriented toward the view. A main-floor primary suite with an adjoining office offers flexibility, while the lower level includes two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a family room. The wooded landscape features lawn and garden areas, mature flowering shrubs, a natural sense of privacy, and a wooden walkway leading to attractive ledge shorefront where there is a rustic water's-edge cabin ready for improvement. With excellent access to the protected harbors, coves, and sailing waters of the Damariscotta River and Midcoast Maine, the property offers a rare combination of privacy, acreage, shorefront, and deep-water access in one of South Bristol's most sought-after neighborhoods.

7 Loon Ln, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of LandVest, Inc..

$1,290,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1663388 MLS
This classic one level home faces west and overlooks the Damariscotta River from the desirable Walpole area of South Bristol. It boasts over 5 acres of rolling lawn, a farm pond and woods, leading to river frontage, which includes an old dock and float. The 3,000+ square-foot home features many classic mid-century elements, including a Primary Suite with his and her closets and an updated bath. The spacious living room has hardwood floors, a fireplace and panoramic river views. The kitchen will delight any chef and features a breakfast nook you won't want to leave in the morning. The dark paneled Library is a wonderful space to sit and read or simply enjoy and leads to a lovely screened in porch - perfect for those summer evening meals. Off the attached 2-bay garage is a gardener's dream - a heated greenhouse, with running water and plenty of counter and work space. Additionally, there is also a separate 2-bay garage and work shop on the property, with built-in workbenches, and stairs leading to more storage above. Finally there is a wonderful light-filled, post and beam artist's studio, heated and with its own full bath. Centrally located just minutes from our village center, award-winning hospital, local golf course and the famed Pemaquid Point lighthouse.

367 State Rte 129, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty.

$4,895,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1660620 MLS
Glidden Ledge - an outstanding 13.35± acre waterfront property with panoramic views over Fitch Cove, the Damariscotta River, and out to Glidden Ledge. This landholding includes a beautifully designed main residence, three-car garage, guest cottage, and a charming shed. The four-bedroom home features a refined yet comfortable layout with high-end materials and systems, centered around a dramatic timber-frame great room with a coffered ceiling and two-story stone fireplace. Additional highlights include a main-floor primary suite and a spacious screened porch with its own stone fireplace. A winding drive leads through thoughtfully cultivated grounds with over a mile of walking paths, mature gardens, and scenic outdoor spaces, including a unique point of land with a small private island as part of this estate. The property offers 2,716± feet of varied shoreline, a dock with three floats, and a mooring. Wildlife is abundant, from bald eagles to daily seal visits on the western ledges, and the fishing is excellent. This is remarkably an entire non-public peninsula with unparalleled beauty, peace and quiet spaciousness. Private yet convenient, the property is near Wawenock Golf Club, Pemaquid Beach, and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, with the coffee shops, dining, stores and culture of Damariscotta and Newcastle just six miles up the road.

16 Glidden Ledge Rd, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of Camden Coast Real Estate. info@camdencoast.com
$3,285,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1656626 MLS
Located in the heart of Christmas Cove on Rutherford Island in South Bristol, 17 French Lane is a classic waterfront property with 1.14± acres, 170± feet of shorefront, and spectacular views over the Cove to the Damariscotta River. The year-round historic house is full of charm, thoughtfully updated, and exceptionally well maintained, with five comfortable bedrooms, bright and open living spaces, and lovely water views. The setting is both picturesque and inviting, with open lawn from which to enjoy activity in the harbor, mature trees that provide privacy, flowering shrubs, and stonework. A deep-water dock system and versatile outbuilding further enhance the property's appeal. Held by the same family for more than 60 years, the property represents a rare legacy offering with a combination of authentic coastal character and practical waterfront amenities in one of South Bristol's most coveted neighborhoods.

17 French Ln, South Bristol

Listing courtesy of LandVest, Inc..

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