101 Beech Hill Road, Mount Desert

Description

Beach Hill Road is the ridge that runs above Echo Lake and Long Pond and ends at Acadia's Beech Mt hiking trail. Beech Hill road as it rises towards the mountain offers views both east and west. In the early spring the many antique apple trees and century old lilacs of the old farms bloom. Early summer there are fields along Beech Hill Road filled with colorful lupine waving in the breeze. Fall brings flames of color from the foliage. Beech Hill farm that is owned by College of Atlantic is nearby to the home and offers fresh organic produce. Access nearby Long Pond from Ripples Road and Ponds End, or catch a glimpse of a loon on Somes Pond. Become a member of the Somesville Landing for easy access to Somes Sound. This amazing property in the center of Mount Desert Island is close to the Lakes & Park, with 16 acres ideal for privacy, horses, family compound... The house was built in the 1900's, with a major renovations done between 1985-1991: sheet rock, wiring, bathrooms, more...high ceilings, three roomy bedrooms, wood floors. As fall approaches enjoy the added warmth of the woodstove in the spacious living room. Outside there is a 32x24 post and beam barn built in 2008. The barn offers room for a car, a wood floor across the back half for toys, horses, shop, and a full second floor loft. There are also the remains of stone foundations harking back to a farming history. Apple trees on one side of the house where you're sure to see a deer. Blueberry bushes that run along the driveway for pie or pancakes. This property has been in the same family for almost forty years, now it's looking for someone to start a new chapter, and enjoy its peaceful beauty.