These three listings in Bar Harbor, Castine and Mount Desert feature mature landscaping, outdoor living spaces and unique garden designs—perfect for spring and year-round enjoyment in coastal Maine.

28 Harborside Road, Mount Desert
6 beds • 5 1/2 baths • 7,395 SF • $4.95 million
Represented by Katrina Carter, Carter’s Real Estate.
This renovated circa 1920 estate offers high-end design and expansive outdoor features. The 1.34-acre property includes a patio with an al fresco kitchen, a basketball court, stone planters, walking paths and flower gardens with underground irrigation. Inside, the home features a gourmet kitchen, seven fireplaces and five ensuite bedrooms.

102 Degregoire Park, Unit 2, Bar Harbor
2 beds • 2 baths • 1,339 SF • $625,000
Represented by Erika Mitchell, Swan Agency Real Estate.
Part of the Birchbrook community, this Bar Harbor condo offers cottage-style charm with a stone-front exterior, stained-glass accents and a spiral staircase. Set on half an acre, the landscaped property includes an arched garden bridge, a seating area and a vegetable garden. Deeded oceanfront access adds to its appeal for buyers seeking coastal Maine real estate.

864 The Shore Road, Castine
2 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,500 SF • $565,000
Represented by Karen Koos, Saltmeadow Properties.
Built in 1784 and remodeled in 2015, this Castine home blends historic character with updated features. Highlights include granite countertops, wide pine floors and a screened-in sunroom. The 1.95-acre property features mature landscaping, including seven lilac bushes, a stone walkway and multiple garden seating areas.
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