Andover, Maine

Secluded handcrafted 3198 sf log home on 11 acres near the Appalachian Trail with breathtaking mountain views. Solar and wind powered with many surprising amenities such as 28'x 40' great room for entertaining, wet bar and hot tub, 3 stone fireplaces
Green HomeNatural HomePhotovoltaic (PV)Off the GridSolar - Photovoltaic
$679,000Asking Price (USD)
$1,600Annual Property Tax
$2,000Annual Utility Cost
3,198Square Feet
3 / Beds / Baths
11.0 acresLot Size
2003Year Built

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Purchase Price ($)Down Payment
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Loan Amount
$543,200
Annual Interest Rate
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Loan Term (years)
Monthly Mortgage Payment
$3,910.34

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

The house is built from natural, un-machined local spruce and fir logs, and is powered by the sun and wind. It is located in a rugged notch in the Maine mountains, far from any highways, commercial farms or industry. Far from any noise, air or water pollution; here, off your deck, see billions of stars, bright in the night sky, and the aurora borealis in winter!

Property Description

Rare opportunity to further your independence by owning a solar/wind powered home in the remote wilderness of Western Maine, but without giving up the comforts. Located halfway between Bethel and Rangeley, just 30 minutes from Sunday River Ski Resort, and surrounded by thousands of acres of woods, mountains and trails. The million-dollar view includes near and far views of 8 undeveloped mountains with no other homes in sight. The 3000 s.f. home is built of REAL logs, chinked style, not a kit or fake-looking machined logs. Fireplaces and chimney are built from local REAL stone. Lots of space for entertaining in the huge 28 x 40 great room featuring a stone/log wet bar, 5 person hot tub in a bright sun room off the great room, pool table area with huge moose antler chandelier, soaring cathedral ceilings, skylights, balconies. Extensive built-ins, a HUGE walk in stone fireplace, additional arch stone fireplace in dining area, beautiful Brazilian granite in kitchen and baths, copper farmer and vessel sinks, oil rubbed bronze finish fixtures, wood and stone floors. The home has two farmer porches and a very large sundeck, a two story garage with four bays, automatic door, beautiful perennial gardens and productive organic vegetable garden... It's all here! Privacy and freedom to wander & roam (Appalachian Trail is 2 miles north), ATV, snowmobile, kayak or sail on the undiscovered 14-mile long Richardson Lakes. This is the ultimate getaway, you will find nothing like it anywhere!

Neighborhood Description

This unique home is 5 miles north of a small town that has a general store and restaurant; population under 1000. It is a one mile long drive along a pretty mountain stream on a gravel road, and then another mile up onto the hardwood ridge. There are only three summer camps on the dead end ridge road. It is surrounded by wilderness, mostly paper company lands. A rugged mountain notch awaits your exploration, just north of the house. The locally known gorge (Devil's Den, on Black Brook) is within walking distance, for private stream swimming and jumping off the rocky cliff.

Market Area

The town of Rumford is the closest for shopping; there is a super Walmart and Hannaford grocery store. Also a downtown area with small gift shops, natural food store, furniture store, etc. Sunday River Ski area is 1/2 hour away, one of the largest in New England. The town of Bethel is 25 miles away, and was voted the most scenic village in Maine. There is a private school in Bethel, Gould Academy. This house is in the height of land in Maine, mountain peaks are in the 4000' range. AT is 2 miles north. See moose and other wild life (mink, fox, coyote, porcupine, deer, weasel, hare, eagle, falcon) from your deck. Near extensive interstate snowmobile & ATV trails, hiking trails, and remote chain of Rangeley lakes, featuring miles of boat-access-only (remote) sandy beaches and huge lake trout and salmon.

School District

SAD 44

Community

Population of less than 1000.

Location of Home or Land

Rural

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Air Quality

Agriculture in Areano
Industry in Areano
Air Pollution in Areano
Pesticide Freeyes
Fragrance Freeyes
Cleaned with Green Productsyes

Interior Environment

Heating System
Solar - Active
Wood Stove
Other
Cooling System
Other
Ventilation System
Other
Whole House Filtration
None
Whole House Vacuumno

Energy & Water

Energy System
Photovoltaic (PV)
Off the Grid
Solar - Photovoltaic
Water System
Well
Wastewater System
Septic System

Construction Information

Exterior Finish
Wood
Interior Finish
Wood - Solid
Other
Interior Paint
Other
Floor Material
Tile
Wood - Solid
Roof Material
Asphalt Composition Shingle
Window Material
Wood Dual Glazed
Metal Dual Glazed
Insulation Material
Other

Garage / Car Port

Garage / Carportyes
Garage Typedetached
Number of Cars4
Garage Area2640 sqft

Contact Seller

Listing ID : 19408