Year-round lake living can be enjoyed from this meticulously maintained, log home with lovely and calming views in all directions. The 2001 remodeled great room's design with vaulted ceiling, and upper loft bedroom, features a wall of windows floor to ceiling allowing views of the long lawn that gently slopes to Gardner Lake. Enclosed side porch, allows easy access to the large back deck or entry into the living room. One floor-living is easy with this smart layout of open living room/dining room featuring a 2022 Vermont casting wood stove. The great room leads to the kitchen, first-floor bedroom, laundry/pantry, two full bathrooms, and the large office. Stepping out the back deck leads to the private lawn surrounded by trees and long secluded driveway. The large, 2-story, detached, two-car garage, has high bays and plenty of wood working room. The heated second floor is 15.5 ft by 31 ft. It is a grand insulated, finished, flex space with an interior stair and exterior back stairs which could easily be used as guest space, a bedroom, or mini apartment. Imagine enjoying all the seasons, watching for Maine wildlife and listening for the call of loons. From your private beach you can fish, launch a boat, and swim. Plenty of waters to explore on Gardner's Lake which is 3,886 acres, and is filled with landlocked salmon, small mouth bass, perch, pickerel, and other species and it's just a short short drive to restaurants shops and all amenities. This warm and inviting home has all you need to settle in, including an on demand generator, and high speed internet which will keep you connected while you live/work/vacation in the woods. Welcome home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
7.65 acresLot Size
$322Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nicole Ball• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Contact: nballrealestate@gmail.com
Bought with Aaron Currier• The Christopher Group, LLC
Accessibility Features: Level Entry, Accessible Approach With Ramp
Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator, Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Log Siding, Log, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,673
Building Area Source: Measured
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1988
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,673
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $333,234
Lot Size (Acres): 7.65
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Rural, Subdivided
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Gardner Lake
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: High Head Shores
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,866
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Space Heater, Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater, Direct Vent Furnace, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System, On Demand, Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $750
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 288 High Head Road, East Machias, ME 04630
Directions: From Route 1 in East Machias turn onto Chases Mill Rd. Follow the road about 1 mile. Turn right onto High Head Rd. Travel 1.4 miles and the driveway is on your left. Sign on tree says Lands End.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.9 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 1471422
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Elm Street School-East Machias
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$512,000 – $620,000
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