Peaceful home in a peaceful, historic neighborhood on midcoast Fish Point peninsula just a few minutes south of Acadia Highway, the road to Bar Harbor. This ideal coastal location is within a 30 minute radius of midcoast Belfast, downeast Ellsworth, and the gateway city of Bangor. Nearby Bucksport offers shopping, schools, medical center, a theatre, public marina, and access to the world class sailing waters of Penobscot Bay. The Fish Point neighborhood in historic Orland is just off the beaten path, flanked by the Orland River
This 1880, 3 bed colonial with attached barn is offered in the midst of a renovation process that has included roof shingles, a new well, addition of a back up wood furnace, raised bed gardens. Architectural details including original door casings, window glass and original exterior clapboards.
First floor room complement includes a spacious kitchen, adjoined dining room and family room with south-facing bay window, and a cozy living room. There are three large second floor bedrooms with closets and exterior windows. A 6' x 10' second floor den could be converted to a full bathroom. The home has a full, unfinished basement.
The attached 34 x 38 post and beam barn, currently in the process of renovation, could effectively double the home's living space or be used for a home business or both. The yard is flanked by mature trees and raised bed gardens. 95' private frontage on the tidal Orland River provides relaxing views toward the Bay and access for canoes and kayaks at high tide. This quiet cove has abundant wildlife with ospreys, eagles and heron feeding on migratory fish. An exceptional Maine waterfront home at an affordable price.
