Escape to the ultimate outdoor adventure retreat in Brownville, Maine! This 4.04-acre parcel located on the west slope of a hardwood ridge, offers a lot of privacy and potential views of Schoodic Lake. If you live for snowmobiling and ATV adventures, this could be your perfect getaway cabin location.
LOCATION Located just half a mile from the trailhead, this area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore the natural beauty of the area, including the Appalachian Trail, mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and hundreds of miles of snowmobile and ATV trails. The property is mostly hardwoods, providing a beautiful natural setting.
Russell Road in Brownville offers a peaceful escape, with a population of only 1,139. Despite its tranquil surroundings, essential amenities are within reach. Milo is just 11 miles away, offering grocery stores, restaurants, building supplies, and a bank. The county seat of Dover-Foxcroft is 25 miles away, providing access to a hospital and more shopping options. For city amenities, including a commercial airport, major shopping centers, and great restaurants, Bangor is 47 miles away and Portland is 153 miles away.
THE LOT The 4.04± acre parcel of land is accessed over 2 private deeded rights of way granting rights for ingress and egress and utilities. Adding to the future value of this property, it can be divided in 5 years to share with friends and family or sell a parcel. Corner pins are in to create the possible division.
This is nearly a one hundred percent deciduous forest composed of white and yellow birches, maples, cherry, and American beech. The young forest is well spaced and a pleasure to walk through.
The land slopes upwards from the access right of way with elevations ranging from 535 to 585 FASL. With some tree clearing it appears that views of Schoodic Lake are possible from the high ground of the lot. The NRCS reports soils in this area to be Plaisted, Howland and Penquis association which are moderate to well drained soils found along the ridges.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Point of Interest include Schoodic Lake, with a public boat landing just 2 miles away, offering 7,100 acres of water to explore. The lake is great for all types of boating and offers excellent fishing for lake trout and landlocked salmon. Snowmobile and ATV trails are easily accessible, ride the private right of way for 2,000 feet to access hundreds of miles of groomed trails. Wildwoods, a local establishment offering great food and drink, is also within walking distance from the property.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Seboeis Unit of Maine Public Reserve Lands is located on the east side of Schoodic Lake with 21,000 acres open for hunting, fishing, and trail riding. Just 16 miles away is the Katahdin Irons Works Gate of the North Maine Woods, providing access to 3.5 million acres of working forest, mostly open to the public with reasonable access fees. This area includes the 100-mile wilderness of the AT and Maine’s Grand Canyon, Gulf Hagas, with its four named waterfalls: Screw Auger, Buttermilk, Billings, and Stair Falls.
Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity to own your piece of paradise with potential for future division. Call today to start planning your Maine outdoor adventures!