Asian-Inspired Mountain Retreat with Rare Furnishings and Art from Around the World to be Sold at Auction on Maine's Exclusive Islesboro Island

ISLESBORO ISLAND, Maine, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- DeCaro Luxury Auctions has announced the absolute auction of 180 Abrams Mountain Road on Islesboro Island, Maine on June 25, 2016. The 8,000-square-foot home sits on over 15 acres of protected mountainside land, overlooking Penobscot Bay and features an authentic Japanese garden with a tea house and  guest apartment. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom estate, as well as its fine antique furnishings, prized collection of sculptural and wall art, and two Steinway pianos, will be sold to the highest bidder on auction day.  

"180 Abrams Mountain Road on Islesboro Island is a masterpiece, designed to unite Art Deco designs with the Ming Dynasty's clean lines and curved details. The homeowner traveled the world to curate and commission the authentic artwork and antique furniture within the home," said Daniel DeCaro, CEO and founder of DeCaro Luxury Auctions. "With little housing inventory on the market in Islesboro, and no comparable homes in Maine, this auction is the opportunity of a lifetime for someone to purchase an estate that's truly a work of art." 

The grounds at 180 Abrams Mountain Road feature an authentic Japanese stroll garden, reminiscent of Kyoto, Japan, which was designed by the homeowner in conjunction with landscape architect Gayle Norton. The garden has koi ponds, reflection pools and Zen gardens with gravel patterns. A stone pathway with three Japanese Torii gates leads to an authentic tea house, which sits adjacent to the main home and near Acadia National Park's Cadillac Mountain. The main entrance is set on the west side of the home, and opens to a compass-shaped mosaic that reads, "Une Maison avec Vue," which translates to "A House with a View."

The home's interior was designed exclusively with glass, wood, granite, slate, bronze and stainless steel for a natural feel. Glass walls in the home were handcrafted by artist Charles Barone and provide unobstructed views of the original sculptures and oil paintings displayed throughout the property.

Nautical design influences were also used throughout the home. A spiral staircase, which connects the upper and lower levels of the property, has a hand rail that was built by a yacht company. Deep mahogany floors and window frames, red oak timber beams, poplar ceilings and cedar trim evoke a wooden vessel. The home's large wrap-around porch and cantilevered, upper deck were designed to resemble a ship's deck.

In the home's foyer, a model of a Viking Drakkar boat is situated in the center of the room. Bronze and terracotta sculptures of Xi'an, Emperor Qin Shihuang warriors sit on each side of a granite chimney. An atrium with three-story, Cathedral ceilings is located beyond the foyer and features red lacquer, late Ming Dynasty chairs that are positioned in front of oversized windows overlooking Penobscot Bay.

Asian-design features carry to master bedroom, which contain several authentic Shoji screen doors that lead to the walk-in closet and master bathroom, an authentic Chinese herbal apothecary cabinet, as well as oil and acrylic re-editions of traditional Japanese woodblock Ukiyo-e print themes. The ensuite bathroom boasts an oversized shower with a Japanese Woodblock print of Ukiyo-e, which was reinterpreted using mosaic-tiles; dual his and hers vessel sinks; and a free standing oval, ceramic soaking tub. Located off of the bedroom are an office and an observation room, offering 360-degree views of the bay.

On the lower level of the home, an impressive lounge features a full bar, a wine cellar, a cigar humidor, one of the home's two Grand Steinway pianos and a sitting area with ocean liner style leather club chairs. Other notable rooms in the home include a game room with an original Chinese Mah Jong table and chair set; a drawing room with a selection of western and Asian art and furniture; and a media screening room with sectional seating.

A bridge extending from the main home connects to a separate one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest apartment, which is located above a two-car garage, offers waterfront views and direct access to the finely manicured Japanese stroll gardens.

Located on the eastern edge of Islesboro Island, the property is a 15-minute ferry ride from Northport, Maine and is easily accessible via the Islesboro Airport. Islesboro Island is famed for its 1900s simplicity and charm, which is highlighted by an operational lighthouse that was commissioned by Thomas Jefferson, active boating and sailing companies and world-famous Maine lobster hauling. Cadillac Mountain is also just 20 miles north on Mount Desert Island.

180 Abrams Mountain Road is open for prospective buyers to view beginning on Friday, June 3, 2016 and continuing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until auction day. Additional private tours are also available by calling DeCaro Luxury Auctions at 1.800.332.3767.

The absolute auction of this private estate will be held onsite at 180 Abrams Mountain Road on Islesboro Island, Maine on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. Broker participation is invited.

For additional information on this auction, as well as other DeCaro auctions please, call 1.800.332.3767 or visit www.DeCaroAuctions.com.

About DeCaro Luxury Auctions
Founded by Daniel DeCaro, a licensed real estate broker and luxury property auctioneer, DeCaro Luxury Auctions has been auctioning luxury properties of distinction for nearly 40 years.  DeCaro has settled billions of dollars in luxury assets, executing flawless nationwide live auctions.  DeCaro is the foremost leader and innovator in the field of auctioning luxury estates. For more information call 1.800.332.3767.

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