If you've ever explored the oceanfront neighborhoods of Portland, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth, you know the homes look like they were plucked straight out of a designer home magazine. The ones you can see from the road look impressive enough but nothing compares to the properties so close to the water that they can only be seen by boat.

Casco Bay Home 1
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This house was built right into the cliffs. Look at those columns holding the entire structure up! The porch swing looks like a dreamy place to read a book and sip a cocktail.

Casco Bay Home 2
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This home claims a whole point to itself. The architecture looks more Southern California than New England, but it's still a gorgeous sight on the coastline.

Casco Bay Home 3
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You can never have enough windows when you have an ocean front home.

Casco Bay Home 4
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This sweet stone mansion reminds me of an English cottage, only much, much bigger and not in England.

Casco Bay Home 5
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How many bedrooms do you think this place has? I'm gonna guess no less than 8 bedrooms and probably a movie theatre.

Casco Bay Home 6
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Imagine the views from that lookout spot on the left!

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