The Maine attraction: Stunning 65-acre island that has white sandy beaches and a lush forest goes up for sale for $8million

• Sheephead Island is located off the coast of Maine and is accessible from the mainland during low tide 
• As well as owning the island, the potential buyer will also own the two properties on it
• This includes a five-bedroom main residence as well as a smaller four-bedroom property next to a beach

This is the beautiful 65-acre island off the coast of Maine that could be yours for just under $8million.

It's called Sheephead Island and amazing aerial images show its white sandy beaches as well as its lush green forests.

The island also boasts two houses including a main residence as well as a smaller four-bedroom property.

The stunning 65-acre Sheephead Island off the coast of Maine, which has gone on the market for just under $8million 

Amazing aerial images show its white sandy beaches as well as its lush green forests

Private haven: The island can be accessed from the mainland twice a day during low tide

One of the white sandy beaches on the island. One of the two properties included in the sale looks out on to a beach

The main residence is a relatively new five-bedroom house built in the style of a classic New England colonial with spacious, light-filled rooms, comfortable living areas and magnificent views of Penobscot Bay.

An additional four-bedroom contemporary residence is located away from the main house with an open floor plan, beautiful ocean views and a secluded beach. The property also includes a boathouse and artist's studio.

Located just off Sylvester Cove and the village of Sunset, Sheephead Island is connected to the mainland at low tide.

The main residence, pictured, boasts five bedrooms and has been built in a classic New England colonial style

The island's listing states: 'The island's shore-front is spectacular with miles of interesting ledge, tidal pools, and broad beaches.

'Trails run through fields and forest, and there's a wonderful swimming pond hidden away in the woods in the middle of the island.

'In the northeast lee of the island, a deep-water dock, float, and mooring provide ample space for yacht moorage and protection from most winds and prevailing seas.

'The village of Sunset is a delightful summer colony on the western shore of Deer Isle, a quintessential Maine island that is accessible by automobile over a suspension bridge.'

Stonnington is also close by, which along with Deer Isle, boasts art galleries, shops, restaurants, inns, and pretty harbours.

The main house is also described as spacious with light-filled rooms, comfortable living areas and magnificent views of Penobscot Bay

The welcoming living area inside the main house. The island is located just off Sylvester Cove and the village of Sunset

French doors open out on to decking and clear blue waters. Close by are Deer Isle as well as the town of Stonnington, which both boast art galleries, shops, restaurants, inns, and pretty harbours