A beautiful Maine off-the-grid cottage with 10.7 scenic acres and 375 feet of shore frontage on Hadley Pond. This cottage features a beautiful stone fireplace, hickory floors, cathedral ceilings, and an eat-in kitchen that is tastefully appointed with solid hickory cabinetry. There are two bedrooms on the main floor with spacious loft above. Double doors open to a spacious wrap around deck that incorporates a stone firewood storage area. A small, covered back porch makes a great place for a bar-b-que grill. The cabin is fully wired and ready for a generator, solar, or public electric if desired. This cabin really is turn-key with no needed improvements or repairs. Conveniently located is a second insulated structure with two lofts. It could be used as a bunkhouse or for a workshop and storage. An outdoor fire pit, picnic table and seating area make for unforgettable evening outdoor gatherings. There is a wide path to the waterfront from the cabin. The topography is truly stunning with forest glens and pools. Enjoy abundant wildlife and great fishing. Hadley pond is unspoiled and highly scenic. Kayaking or pedal boating is an adventure as there are coves, islands and wooded shores to explore. Winter outdoor opportunities include ice skating, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. This property presents a unique opportunity to experience quintessential Maine along with the comforts of modern amenities. Major services are only 30 minutes away in Belfast Maine and a smaller market, food co-op, gas station, hardware store, ATV routes, and full golf course are just minutes from the cabin.
Welcome to Hadley Pond, where your quintessential Maine vacation retreat awaits! Surrounded by 10.7 peaceful acres with 375 feet of water frontage, this fully furnished, off-the-grid home was designed for comfortable living in the heart of nature's abundance. The main house offers a bright, open floor plan with hickory floors and cathedral ceiling. Cozy up to the fireplace, whose stone face creates a beautiful feature wall in the living room. The eat-in kitchen is tastefully appointed with solid hickory cabinetry. Two bedrooms and a full bath are conveniently located on the first floor. Adding to the charm and expanse of the home is a bright overhead loft, accessed by a solid, custom built ship ladder. Here you have extra space for sleeping, reading, an office, or studio. Double French doors lead out to the spacious front porch, where you will enjoy grilling, observing the wildlife, or just listening to the quiet that nature has to offer. Step out onto the back porch to enjoy your morning coffee and watch deer play on the back lawn. Gather around the sunken firepit at the picnic area to enjoy a crackling campfire and conversation. Extra storage for your equipment is offered in a separate outbuilding, which also features two overhead lofts. The home is powered by an included generator, with two outside connection points. Power is run along Drake Pond Road and could be extended to the property in the future if desired. A wide, cleared path meanders through a canopy of tall trees to access the waterfront on Hadley Pond. Included with the sale is a 4-person pedal boat which you can use to explore the pond and watch eagles, ducks and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Belfast and the beautiful Maine coast is about 30 minutes away, as are shopping venues and the airport in Bangor. Golfing at one of Maine's scenic courses is just down the road in Brooks. Don't wait for the spring rush to secure your new, turn-key vacation home!
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Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Rural
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: Rural/Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Hadley Pond
Water Body Type: Pond
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,454
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers, Off Grid
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
School Information
High School District: RSU 03/MSAD 03
Location Information
Unparsed Address: Lot 10 Drake Pond Road, Jackson, ME 04921
Directions: Directions: From Rt 7 in Jackson, turn on Village Road. After 1.1 mi turn left on Hadley Mill Road. Drive 2.3 mi & turn left onto Drake Pond Road After crossing the outlet to Drake Pond, bear left
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Waldo County
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Home facts updated by county records on May 4, 2023
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Monroe Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
22% 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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Estimated sale price
$267,000 – $323,000
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