Description

A water view, log cabin for sale in Weston, Maine.  The Northeastern Log Home built in 1988 is being offered for sale for the very first time.  The two bed-room, two bath gambrel style log home, sits on a surveyed lot of 12.45+- acres in the town of Weston.  The home sits off of Route 1 and from its private setting you enjoy magnificent views of East Grand Lake and Canada.  View the sunrise and sunset over East Grand Lake from the covered porch.  The home has a drilled well, septic system and two large second floor bedrooms.  The home was built as a property for having friends drop by for a long weekend.  Having large bedrooms, several beds, and a few sleeper sofas there is room for everyone.  The home is accessible year-round and has utility power and a full, dry concrete basement.  The home is being sold fully furnished which makes this a turn-key opportunity to obtain a vacation property or primary home at a great price.

The lot rises from the road edge to the back of the property.  The home sits at approximately 700 feet above sea level.  East Grand Lake is at 400 feet above sea level.  The views from the property are wide and unimpeded.  Most of the surrounding properties are old farm fields surrounded by timberland.  Directly around the home the property is open and grass covered.  Behind the home the property is forestland.   

Weston, Maine is a very small town having a year-round population of right around 230 residents.  The summer time population does increase with seasonal residents coming to enjoy their recreational properties on East Grand Lake.  Weston is situated between the city of Houlton to the north and the small town of Danforth to the south.  In Danforth you will find healthcare, groceries as well as basic hardware supplies.  In Houlton you will find a hospital, Walmart, restaurants, car dealerships and much more.  Houlton has a population just over six thousand and Danforth has a population of just under six hundred.

East Grand Lake is one of Maine’s best fisheries.  East Grand is a deep cold-water fishery with a maximum depth of 128 feet.  The lake is a destination for anglers from all over the world.  It is one of Maine’s best landlocked salmon fisheries.  Besides landlocked salmon, you can find lake trout, brook trout, small mouth bass and many other species of fish in the productive waters.  The shoreline of East Grand Lake is largely undeveloped, especially along the Canadian side.  The irregular shoreline and submerged rocky reefs, add to its productivity as a fishery.  Just 1.25 miles from the home is a public boat launch with parking available, making access to the lake very convenient.  In less than 10 minutes you can drive to the launch, off load your boat, park your truck and be off exploring the waters of East Grand.  After your day on the water, you can be back home sitting around the fire pit and marveling at the starlit sky over the expanse of East Grand.  Besides fishing the area around East Grand is a great hunting destination.  In addition to that the expansive ITS trail and ATV trail network are close by for exploring the thousands of acres of unspoiled land surrounding the St Croix River area.

Whether you are looking for a private home with some acreage in the country or a recreational property for you and your family to enjoy, you should take a close look at this post and beam, log home on 12.45 +- acres in the town of Weston.  The fully furnished home presents a fantastic opportunity to own a property in a country setting with four seasons of outdoor recreation to enjoy.  Leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind and come make Weston, ME your home.  Call today!