207-778-2755Call Now186 Main St., Farmington, ME

$225,000
MLS#: 1604276
3 Bed / 1 Bath
  • Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 1.52 Acres
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Square Feet: 1,290

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Property Details

Looking for a waterfront property with privacy, surrounded by nature? How about low property taxes? This stunning home at 1492 Grindstone Road, located in the low-taxed unorganized territory of Grindstone Township, might be the perfect match for you! This year-round riverfront home offers the perfect setting for a full-time residence or a seasonal getaway. Situated on **1.52 surveyed acres**, the property includes ** approximately .40 acres along the river**, boasting **232 feet of water frontage** on the East Branch of the Penobscot River, with the remaining **1+ acres** on the opposite side of Route 11 North. The **3-bedroom, 1-bath home**, with approximately **1,290 square feet of living space**, was built in 1986 with low maintenance and comfort in mind. The front sunroom/office offers mesmerizing views of the crystal-clear river, where you can even spot fish swimming by. Several windows throughout the home showcase the breathtaking scenery, with reflections that create the illusion of ''diamonds dancing on the water.'' The river's gentle riffles, bends, and deep pools offer a dynamic, ever-changing view. Designed for first-floor living, the **primary bedroom** and full bathroom are on the main level, while two additional bedrooms upstairs provide space for guests or an office. The home is efficiently heated with a **Harmon pellet stove**, a **heat pump** in the dining room for both heating and cooling, and a **small wood stove** in the kitchen for additional warmth. The home also features a **metal roof**, a **drilled well**, a **septic system** with a leach field, and a **full-house generator** to ensure all the comforts of home, even in this tranquil, rural setting. A **24x26 ft. two-car detached garage** offers ample storage and additional space, while the recently paved driveway and mature trees provide seasonal shade and a windbreak in the winter.

Property Listed by: United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine

Home Features

Rooms:
8
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Below Grade Finished Area ±:
0
Above Grade Finished Area ±:
1290
Basement:
Construction:
Year Built:
1986
Roof:
Heating:
Cooling:

Land Features

Electric:
Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup, On Site
Lot Size ±:
1.52
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Sewer:
Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
Water Body:
East Branch Penobscot River
Water Frontage:
River
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Waterfront:
Yes
Zoning:
Shoreland

Map (approximate)

Realtor MLS

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