Residential Land with Home for Sale in Shapleigh, Maine

The original "camp" dates from 1898, with a substantial addition in 1920, which provided a living room with fireplace and expansive views of the lake, plus two large bedrooms on the second floor. The "camp" is sited on 1.6 acres, boasting 180 feet of west-facing lake frontage. On the first level, the large living room has hard pine floors, a fireplace and lots of windows facing the lake. In addition, there is a direct-vent heater. Immediately adjacent to the living room is the dining room, complete with a window seat with storage and an entry onto one of two screened in porches. Behind the dining room is a large eat-in kitchen, a full bath and entry onto a second screened-in porch. Upstairs are two oversized bedrooms facing the lake, a smaller "card and puzzle" room which could be used for extra sleeping, another small bedroom and a bunkroom! There is even an attic for extra storage! Outside there is a two-car barn/garage, that provides great storage space. There is an additional shed. There is even a hammock between two pine trees just waiting for you to enjoy an afternoon snooze. Immediately next door is the "cottage", built in the 1970s. This has an efficient kitchen with breakfast bar, a living room with cathedral ceiling and brick fireplace, offering sliding glass doors which open onto a deck just steps from the 145 feet of lake frontage! There are two bedrooms and a bath with shower, plus a large sleeping loft bedroom. The cottage also has a forced hot air heating system and a full basement. Both the "camp" and the "cottage' have docking systems, with extra parts to extend them to accommodate boats, canoes, etc. Totalling more than 4 acres, with over 300 feet of sparkling lake frontage in one of the widest sections of Mousam Lake and west-facing views of the lake and stunning sunsets. Step back into a different era and experience what makes this so special. There is a great section of sandy, gradual beach, too! Being offered as a "package"