Are you seeking a homestead or vacation property in Maine with a rich history and a peaceful, rural setting? Look no further! Come explore this classic New Englander-style home, nestled on 2.13 acres, featuring a large garden area, a chicken coop, and a spacious 3-car garage.
LOCATION Welcome to 132 Sebec Village Road in the quaint town of Sebec, with a population of just 665. Located only 8 miles from Dover Foxcroft, you will find convenient access to the local school system of RSU 68, Mayo Regional Hospital, an ice arena, shopping, and other essential services. For more urban amenities, Bangor is 37 miles away, offering excellent restaurants, entertainment, and a safe, quiet urban atmosphere. And if you are planning a trip to Boston, it is just a 3-hour and 55-minute drive, 243 miles away.
Sebec's name is derived from the Abnaki language meaning ''Great Lake.'' This area is steeped in history, being one of the six townships granted to Bowdoin College by Massachusetts in 1794, and first settled in 1803 by Ezekiel Chase making the first incorporated town in Piscataquis County. Being Maine's least populated county, this region is a haven for those who cherish uncrowded large cold clear lakes, remote forests, mountains, and hiking trails.
REGIONAL POINTS OF INTEREST Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the nearby recreational opportunities:
- Just 2.7 miles to the nearest boat landing on Sebec Lake, boasting 6,800 acres and a depth of 155 feet, perfect for boating with any size boat and quality fishing for lake trout, salmon, and trophy smallmouth bass fishing.
- Only 13.6 miles to Lakeview Plantation landing on Schoodic Lake, with 7,168 acres and a depth of 188 feet, this lake offers similar boating fishing experiences.
- A short drive of less than an hour (41 miles) to Moosehead Lake, Maine's largest lake at 74,890 acres and 246 feet deep, home to landlocked salmon, lake trout, brook trout, and burbot.