1014 Bennoch Rd Old Town, ME 04468

Welcome to 1014 Bennoch Rd, a classic 1870 Maine farmhouse close to the Penobscot River. With 23 acres, this property has plenty of cleared fields for potential gardening endeavors with excellent farming geography and sun exposure. Explore the woods which have been left to grow wild for many decades. 1014 Bennoch Road is minutes from I-95, the University of Maine, and near University of Maine Agricultural Land. This property is designated as having Farmland of Statewide Importance, a designation that highlights conditions conducive to excellent crop cultivation. The rural agricultural zone offers some commercial potential for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Create your homestead here in a country setting, just 3.5 miles from the University of Maine and in-town amenities. The home combines modern amenities and original charm. Maine slate countertops in the updated kitchen complement the brick fireplace that crackles and can be seen from both the kitchen and dining room. Tile floors in the kitchen with hardwoods in the dining and living room add beauty to the sunny spaces, with full baths on each floor. A separate dedicated laundry room on the first floor makes one-level living an easy option. Efficient replacement windows have been installed throughout the home. You'll have peace of mind with the on-site generator for automatic backup power during rare power outages. The attached 2-car barn/garage has the original post and beam while having a modern slab and auto garage doors. Recreational opportunities abound in this part of Maine with the many trails of the Orono Land Trust, public Penobscot River, and Pushaw Lake boat launches. Old Town is an hour from the world-class attractions of Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park. Enjoy a rural feeling while being only a 15-minute drive to Bangor International Airport, big box stores, and quaint downtowns.