Property Detail - Ad Number 167509

This 32' x 40' custom designed ranch in coastal Maine provides 1280 sq ft of one-floor living on the upper level with an additional 1170 sq ft of living space on the lower level. Prior to completion this home was appraised at $270K. Radiant floor heating, custom pine trim and 9' cielings throughout. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. R19 insulation in walls and R19 + R30 in cap, paired with Low-E Argon-filled double-payned Paradigm windows give this house superior insulating value. The heating system is state-of-the-art propane-fueled direct-vented technology. Vinyl siding, composite decking, and 30-year architectural shingles make for a low-maintenance exterior. Lower level is ideal for visiting guests or relatives, or could easily support a home-based business or be converted to an in-law appartment, and opens to a lovely landscaped English perenniel garden complete with walkways and sitting areas. Roofline over main entrance is designed for potential future breezeway to garage. 30' x 40' garage slab is in place complete with water, power and sewer lines. 200 Amp entry and house extensively wired for phone and coaxial cable. Upper level flooring includes wide pine, ceramic tile and easy-care vinyl in bathrooms. Lower level flooring is floating "oak" style vinyl and high quality stain-resistant padded carpet in bedrooms. Floor plans, direct contact with builder and contractors, additional photos and extensive construction files available. House is designed and situated with consideration of the sun angle throughout the day as well as the year. Private well, septic and leach field. Excavation revealed excellent drainage in natural gravel bed - below grade is DRY, DRY, DRY! Private 3 acre lot, surveyed in 2009, includes an oak grove, large backyard with matching garden shed, wild berries and seasonal views of the tidal Bagaduce river. About 5 miles to Eggemoggin Reach, the Deer Isle Bridge and Buck's Harbor Marina - there are numerous nearby fresh and salt-water boat landings and world-class sailing. Also about 5 miles to Blue Hill and Castine for fine dining, arts and cultural activities. Minutes to the natural beauty of Cape Rosier, Holbrook Island Sanctuary, Stonington and views of the peninsula and Blue Hill Bay from atop Blue Hill Mountain. About 3 miles to SAD Union 76 K- 8 school and choice of surrounding public and private high schools. The peninsula is home to artists, mariners, and nature enthusianst, only an hour from beautiful Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, it is "under the radar" of most Route 1 tourist traffic.