ACTON – Here in the high country close to the New Hampshire border is a handsome Katahdin Cedar Log Home, its rustic beauty perfectly suited to its classic Maine woodland setting, a 5.37-acre parcel near Great East Lake, Balch Pond and several other bodies of water.
In fact, this property comes with its own little pond, one that extends almost the width of its 260-foot eastern boundary and measures almost 3/4 of an acre. The new owners, following the public auction to take place on April 8, will have the privilege of naming the pond.
Founded in 1973, Oakfield, Maine-based Katahdin is renowned for its award-winning designs and energy-efficiency; for being environmentally friendly (hewing to a zero-waste policy, for example); and for the excellence of its craftsmanship and materials (hand-peeling the Northern White Cedar Logs the company uses exclusively). And this home, built in 2008 but feeling and “living” essentially new, embodies all Katahdin’s fine qualities.
Enclosed by a wraparound, all-four-sides farmer’s porch, the 1,442-square-foot home exudes the natural warmth of wood, not to mention radiant, on three levels of living space. The main floor is primarily open-plan, and features a stone (gas) raised fireplace, on marble hearth, whose chimney soars the height of the cathedral ceiling.
Brightness is enhanced by full-view doors and lots of windows, both Andersen 400 Series.
Kitchen cabinetry is oak; ceiling, exposed-beam. The extensive counters, including island, are granite (as are the vanities in each bath – three full, one 1/2). The first-floor master suite opens to the porch/balcony, has a long, cool walk-in closet with door at either end, and a bath with cast-iron soaking tub and semicircular shower enclosure.
Upstairs, a large balcony-style loft (or bedroom) with skylights could be an ideal office, and occupies the south side; bedroom and full bath, the opposite end.
The walkout lower level – note the half-log steps, like the fireplace mantel – is finished, slate-floored, and daylight, with one big back-to-front room on each side. Among the home’s advantages is a 17KW Generac generator.
The property at 2165 Acton Ridge, Acton, is offered through Keenan Auction Company, and will be sold by public auction on-site at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8.
For more information, please visit www.keenanauction.com and see Auction 15-52, or contact Keenan Auction Company at 885-5100 or info@keenanauction.com.
Price: TBD
Built: 2008
Rooms/bedrooms: 7/3
Square footage: 1,442
Lot size: 5.37 acres
Parking: Off-street
Taxes: $2,941.73
Produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram, the Home of the Week is provided at no cost.
Staff photos by Derek Davis.
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