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Entire Home Lakefront Condo in Smithfield, Maine United States
30 Miles from Augusta
30 Miles from Augusta
Bed Configuration: King=0 Queen=0 Double=0 Twin=0
WELCOME TO THE LEDGENARY NORTH POND LAKE FAMOUS FOR THE NORTH POND HERMIT. North Pond Lake is one of the 7 lakes in the Belgrade Lake Chain. It's the farthest north of the Belgrade Lakes Chain which lends itself to being very private and peaceful. 4th of July weekend there were only 2 other boats and 1 other Jet Ski on the lake the entire weekend. This is a lake, not a cove or stream. A favorite town and lake for boating (yes THIS Lake allows gas boats and Jet Ski’s) and ice fishing, swimming, jet skiing, tubing, etc. The natural beauty of this lake is incredible all 4 seasons. Ice Fishing, Ice Skating, Snow Mobile, cross country skiing, Summer Lake Activities, GREAT FISHING, Spectacle Fall Foliage, Spring Bloom. This FOUR SEASON 1700 square foot Lakehouse / “camp " with 100 Feet of Private direct waterfront is not your grandparent’s hunter’s camp. It has heat! A 50K renovation was just completed in 2016 which is why you don't see any mini blinds hung up yet or much décor yet. GOOD BYE 1970's DECOR. It's currently being decorated this winter for the "grand spring opening". The renovation included two complete new full bathrooms, laundry utility closet with new full size washer, dryer, iron and ironing board, 3 private bedrooms with closets, all new floors, entire cottage newly painted and updated electrical and plumbing and a lot of new windows. Safe updated stairs for children and people with walking difficulties lead you to one bedroom that has a king size bed and a set of twin bunk beds and bureaus. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, set of twin bunk beds and dressers and the third bedroom has a full size bed and a Twin Size Memory Foam cot is available for that room upon request. Additionally, the new windows are larger in case of emergency and all fire and carbon monoxide detectors are up to code and inter-connected for safety for your friends and love ones. There is also a First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguishers on site. The home consist of 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Size Bathrooms with a rain shower head in one and a soaking tub in the other bathroom. All bedrooms have full ceilings, not slanted where you hit your head. There is a full kitchen with a gas stove, dishwasher, over the range microwave, coffee pot, coffee mug collection, all pots, pans, dishes, linens and paper products, etc.. and a Breakfast Bar that seats 4 in case you want to entertain while on vacation. The kitchen / family room also has sky lights and ceiling fans not that you will ever need them in this part of Maine. The cottage also has a dining area that seats 6-8, large living room and a separate family room so your kids can also have some space if the adults are socializing in the living room. The lower level of the home is open concept so all can enjoy the lake views from any room they are in. All rooms except the kitchen and bathrooms have lake views, of course the front rooms have direct lake views. The living room is large with larger windows all around to get a 180 degree lake view. The lake is not a walk down a long hill or lawn, but RIGHT outside your front doors in both the living room and dining room. It's so relaxing to sit in one of the chairs in the front of the living room and open up the large sliding window and enjoy your morning coffee while overlooking the lake. Enjoy listening to the loons and seeing the fish jump and the family of ducks visiting early in the morning, not to mention all the different types of birds around the cottage including loons, osprey, great blue herons, and bald eagles. At night it's even better sitting there with wine. The Outside Fire Pit (perfect for S'mores and those Banana / Chocolate treats while telling Ghost Stories after dark) is right outside the living room window if some folks don't want to sit around the fire, yet be part of the group while probably inside watching Net Flex on one of the Flat Screen Smart TV's. Everyone says the master bedroom was like living in a tree house as the master bedroom also has windows all around the room for a 180 lake view, yet you are on the second floor to enjoy the trees also and to look out over the lake to see your friends and family swimming or fishing. The lake bottom is not rocky or mucky but sandy and has easy access for small children or people with walking difficulties. The water deep is gradual so a small child would have to walk out a bit before they were over their heads. Propane grill, air floats, patio tables and chairs, kayak and canoe all provided but please be sure to bring life jackets that are appropriate for age, body type, etc. There is a town public boat ramp .5 of a mile down the road if you want to bring your larger boat and or Jet Ski’s for the lake. There is a good size grassy lawn for outdoor eating, playing, sleeping in your lounge chair or for playing horse shoes or any other lawn games you can think of. The yard is perfect for a group BBQ as the tables can be put together so all can eat outside together by the lake. The best thing about this lake house is that it is private yet not out in the sticks and the sun sets are the most colorful and greatest in the area. Even thunder and lightning storms are quite the show on this lake. The flash lightening behind the "mountain" across the lake looks like a Disney Laser Show. You also get great cell phone reception and high speed internet and there is a desk available for your lap top so if you have to still be connected with your job, you can easily work "from home". The cottage is on a town road so it's well maintained year round and plowed, yet on a quiet side road. The neighbor to the left of the house only is there about 2 days per year and there is no one on the other side of "your" house. The house and lake sets down a small hill so the hill gives you privacy while out relaxing by the lake. You rarely have anyone around you so you don't need to worry about kids being too loud and you have your own lake front so there is no sharing of the property like other vacation homes. You are in a quiet, private spot (so if you don't like having people watching you while you play in the lake, you are good), yet a 5 minute drive to the local pizza and ice cream local hang out if you don't want to cook. Be sure to stop by the Old Fashion Roller Rink on your way to pick up your pizza. It's been in town for years! This place is perfect for a small group of single friends / family, couples without any kids or a family with children. So grab your coffee, beer, wine, tooth brush and fishing pole and come see why the North Pond Lake Hermit stayed around for so long. Long Term Renters Welcome. This cottage is located 35 minutes off the Augusta, ME 1-95 Exit or 25 minutes off the Waterville, ME I-95 Exit. This lakefront cottage is close to Lakewood Theater in nearby Madison, ME which is one of America’s oldest and most famous summer theaters which offer shows of comedies, dramas, musicals and children's shows from May - Sept. The New England Music Camp in nearby Sidney also provides free summer outdoor concerts. Skowhegan Drive In Movie Theater is only 22 minutes away as is the Skowhegan State Fair (8/12 - 8/22/16). The Strawberry Festival is a hour away (7/23 - 7/26/16) and the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival is a hour and 15 minutes away (8/22 - 8/29/16) Check Out All The ME State Fairs in 2016: North Pond offers excellent fishing year around. You will see the Ice Fishing Shanty's out on the lake from Dec - March. The Maine Coast and the Western Mountains for day trips are only a hour away as is L.L. Bean and the outlet malls. The city of Waterville is only 25 minutes away and Maine State Capital Augusta is only 35 minutes away. Both cities have excellent restaurants, movie theaters, shopping, tennis, a world famous golf course, bowling, mini golf, batting cages, supermarkets, churches and a synagogue and Medical Facilities and of course......Gifford's Ice Cream. Colby College has a great Museum of Art close by also. There is a golf course 15 minutes away from this lake house as well as the Belgrade Farmers Market every weekend in the summer. There is free live music in "down town" Belgrade Wednesdays and Sunday nights in the summer along the Belgrade Stream and the Belgrade Village Inn offers excellent food and a fun time. Additionally, you can hike up French's Mountain and view the Glory of several of the 7 Belgrade Lakes or drive over to Blueberry Hill in the next town (Rome) to view it in your car. Talk about "Inspiration Point". There is always hiking in the Kennebec Highlands or Golf at the Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, designed by famed British Architect, Clive Clark. There are also several cycling and snow mobile paths around the cottage. This is truly a 4 season vacation designation with so much to do, yet all in a true tranquil Maine Setting. We don't call our State "Vacationland" for nothing.
Air Conditioning
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
Washing Machine
Fitness / Gymnasium
Gated Community
Full Kitchen
Fireplace
Garden
Swimming Pool
Large Television
Cable Television
Tennis Court
Pool Table
Dry or Steam Sauna
Piano
Binoculars/telescope
Bicycle For Use
Home Cleaning
Dedicated Wifi
Free Local Phone
Free Parking
Breakfast Included
Bathroom Basics
Bedroom Basics
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Refrigerator
BBQ Grill
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Pots & Pans
Eating Utensils
Blender
Stereo & Speakers
Ice Cube Maker
Patio / Lanai
Iron and Board
Pool/beach Towels
Dvd Player
Cd Player
Kids Toys/games
Sports Equipment
Adult Games/cards
Hairdryer
Soap And Shampoo
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