423 Front Ridge Road, Orland

Nestled into 35+ secluded acres, this beautifully crafted, lovingly maintained home has remained in the same family for over 40 years and is now ready to find a second owner.  Offering a rarely seen blend of modern construction & conveniences with design elements to reflect the heritage of Maine’s earlier days, improvements in recent years include new siding, roof, updated bathrooms & mechanicals, flooring, exterior doors & Marvin window upgrades and a complete new septic system in 2021.  The large eat-in kitchen flooded with natural lighting welcomes you.  The living room features a pellet stove with Colonial style mantelpiece surround, wide pine floors and wrap around windows.  Primary bedroom and a 3/4 bath are on the first floor.  A full bath and two well sized bedrooms are on the second floor, both with built-in bookcases and ample closet space.  The 35+ acres of owned land includes about 2 acres +/- of open field with about a quarter acre +/- of native low bush blueberries (mowed 2020).  The remainder of the acreage is mature mixed forest, flush with wildlife and privacy, sloping down to a lovely wetlands area at the rear edge of the parcel.  You will find daffodil, lilac, azalea & fruiting apple trees dotted around the property, as well as a fenced organic garden plot.  Both the front & backyards are also fully fenced ~ wonderful for pets & small children.  The basement contains the laundry and could be finished for additional living space or used as-is for a workshop.  No deeded restrictions.  Consolidated Communications provides internet service.  The rural Orland location enjoys close proximity to downtown Blue Hill, is a 20 minute drive to either Castine or downtown Ellsworth, just over a 30 minute drive to Belfast or Bangor and is under an hour to Acadia National Park.  Welcome home.