Maine Beach House That Resembles the ‘Wings of a Bird’ and Boasts Its Own Private Boardwalk Hits the Market for $4.5 Million

An exceptional beachfront residence in Maine that was designed to perfectly frame the sunrise over the ocean has hit the market for $4.45 million—complete with its own private boardwalk down to the sand.

The dwelling, which is located in Scarborough, ME, was originally built in 1958 but has been slowly and steadily expanded over the years, each time with meticulous attention paid to the preservation of the original design, which features huge walls of glass to "bathe the interiors in natural light throughout the day."

Today, the home serves as a stunning year-round dwelling that spreads across close to 5,000 square feet—offering all the benefits of a midcentury design combined with modern luxury.

"It was really ahead of its time when it was constructed," listing agent Karen N. Reiche, of Landvest Inc., notes.

One of the most standout elements of the property is the unique exterior that prompted its original name: Shorebird.

"The horizontal sweep evokes the outstretched wings of a bird gliding along the shore while from the inside; the abundance of windows, skylights, and the home's particular orientation and raised vantage point gives the feeling of being aloft," Reiche explained.

When the current owners purchased the home and brought it back to its midcentury Palm Springs-inspired origins, they shortened the name to "The Bird," in an ode to the 1960s surf culture.

Found throughout the sun-soaked interior are glass walls, skylights, cathedral ceilings, and a floating staircase, all of which have been carefully engineered to enhance the beauty of the outside world.

"With an east facing orientation, the home is designed to capture ocean sunrises and bathe interiors in natural light throughout the day," the listing description notes. "Walls of glass, cathedral ceilings, and skylights frame wide open views of the Atlantic."

The home was originally built in 1958 and still features the aesthetic of a midcentury abode—despite also being updated with more modern amenities.

"I always struggle to use the word contemporary because a 1958 contemporary is very different from a 2025 contemporary," Reiche said. "It has lots of glass and the views are spectacular."

Tucked away on the eastern side of the coastal peninsula that American painter Winslow Homer once called home, the modernized residence also has a private boardwalk that leads out to Scarborough Beach—and has been fully winterized, meaning that it can be enjoyed throughout the year.

"It's located in Prouts Neck, which is one of Maine's greatest beaches," Reiche added. "Prouts Neck is popular in the summer for its rich history, restaurants, and spectacular beaches but not a lot of homes here are winterized. This one is, which makes it unique, and it has been used as a year-round primary residence for the sellers."

Its east-facing location was designed to capture the panoramic Atlantic Ocean views while the oversized windows were strategically placed to flood the space with natural light.

"The house is incredibly open and inviting," she said. "The whole oceanfront feels like it is part of the home and the entire outside feels like it's inside. It is also located at the very end of a dead-end road so it is very private."

In essence the property is providing two homes for the price of one, having been outfitted with a separate guesthouse that has since been connected to the primary residence via a two-story deck. The result is a home that feels both sizable and cozy all at once.

"While expansive enough for large gatherings, the home also offers spaces for quiet retreat, making it equally suited for hosting family and friends or enjoying peaceful moments by the sea," the listing crows.

Sliding glass doors provide a seamless transition to the outdoor living area that boast multiple decks and porches overlooking 150 feet of sandy shoreline.

"I think more likely the next buyer will use it as a second home because not everyone can live so remotely in the winter," Reiche said.

"Oftentimes, the properties in the area here trade internally and generationally, so it is also a very unique opportunity to have a beachfront property like this come on the market."