Located in a spectacular waterfront setting on Gaunt Neck in Cushing, Prospect Cottage features 4± acres and views to the west over the Medunkcook River and south towards Muscongus Bay. The four-bedroom house was expertly designed by John Morris Architects and very well built with quality woodwork and high-end finishes, enhanced by tremendous attention to detail and materials. The heart of the home is a light-filled great room with a cathedral ceiling, exposed wood beams, and a locally crafted stone fireplace. A first-floor primary bedroom suite is set away from the main part of the house for privacy and comfort and there are two en-suite bedrooms on the second floor plus a creative bunkroom. The property includes an attractive barn with space for cars and equipment, and the landscape has areas of lawn with mature trees, established perennial gardens, walking paths, a water's edge firepit and platform picnic table. Steps lead to 335± feet of attractive and accessible shorefront, ideal for swimming, fishing and kayaking, with a deep-water mooring. The property is located in Gaunt Neck, a neighborhood of distinctive homes that benefit from a community deep-water wharf with protected mooring field and tennis/pickleball courts.
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$518Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joseph Sortwell• LandVest, Inc.
Bought with Amy Leeman• Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers
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Market trends in 04563, ME
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
95.6%
+1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$712K
$4K MoM
Avg. days on market
161d
164 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 263 Gaunt Neck Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1574158
Jan 9, 2024
Sold
$2,490,000
$466/sq ft
Oct 10, 2023
Listed
$2,750,000
$515/sq ft
MREIS #1421122
May 1, 2020
Sold
$1,425,000
$267/sq ft
Jun 21, 2019
Listed
$1,695,000
$317/sq ft
Prospect Cottage is situated in a spectacular, private 4± acre waterfront setting on Gaunt Neck in Cushing. The beautifully constructed four-bedroom home was designed by John Morris Architects and the interior by British firm Hudson Homes & Interiors. An attractive barn is located next to the house and the grounds include 335± feet of accessible shorefront. Steps lead to the gentle rocky shore for swimming and kayaking; and a waterfront fire pit, picnic table for lobster dinners, hot tub and outdoor shower complete the setup for outdoor living. The property is located in the Gaunt Neck subdivision, a neighborhood of fine residences accessed via a mile-long paved drive that creates the impression of being on an island, with road access; and with a deep-water wharf, protected mooring field and tennis courts. It is easily accessible from the Portland International Jetport and Knox Country Regional Airport in Owls Head, just 20 minutes away with daily commuter flights from Boston.
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