Enjoy the perfect Maine lakefront experience at Branchwood Cottage! This cottage was completely rebuilt from the foundation up in 2006. Large deck and patio face southwest for spectacular sunset views over Branch Lake. Take in the views from the light and airy great room with gas fireplace. You'll love the sandy beach in a private cove for easy water access and hand boat launch, dock and mooring for all your boating needs. Enjoy excellent fishing and wildlife viewing at the lake. Tasteful landscaping with stone and granite hardscaping provide beautiful outdoor living space with native blueberry bushes dotting the property. The charming bunkhouse is perfect for guests or an artist studio. You will appreciate the high quality construction and attention to detail in this waterfront gem. Just 30 minutes to Bangor and 20 minutes to downtown Ellsworth for all your provisioning needs.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$517Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Katherine {Kate} Dawson• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Bought with Katherine {Kate} Dawson• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: DP
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Branch Lake
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,746
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Radiant, Direct Vent Heater, Direct Vent Furnace
Has Cooling
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Gas, Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 223 Phillips Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605
Directions: From the Bangor Rd (Rt. 1A) turn onto Fire Road 309. After 1.3 miles turn left onto Phillips Way. After 1.1 miles the home is on your right. Phillips Way goes through a beautiful blueberry barren and then down to the lake.
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,032
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 216257
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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 7.4 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$672,000 – $814,000
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