“The Peninsula” on Square Pond: A Coveted Lakefront Property in Shapleigh, Maine

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Experience SOLITUDE! Wake up to singing birds, chirping crickets and quacking ducks at this secluded home tucked away from absolutely everything. The winterized lakefront house at 12 Cherry Road on Square Pond in Shapleigh, Maine, sits on “The Peninsula,” a local landmark.

The Peninsula is a unique waterfront property with a year round home and no steps to the lake. Surrounded by lake views on three sides, the current owner says it’s “very close to living on an island.” The modest ranch-style house is nestled among whispering hemlocks and towering pines. Shade or sun, you can enjoy both at 12 Cherry Road in Sanford.

At 1,040 square feet, the home features a kitchen, living room, four bedrooms and full bath all on one floor. The entire first floor has easy-to-clean tiles. The daylight basement also has a 3/4 bathroom. The house has not been expanded by 30%, so there is the possibility of adding a garage/bunk house that conforms with shoreland zoning guidelines.
Nestled on its own private peninsula, the house boasts over 700 feet of waterfront with swimming just feet from the front door. No steps down to the water here! It’s ideal for anyone of any age who wants to be right on the water.
Think of this as your private club–whether you are a couple or a family, it’s a great place to relax, entertain or play. Kids will love the proximity to the water and the large yard. And with no close neighbors, they can run and shout, hoot and holler to their hearts content. The yard and sandy beach frontage is perfect for sunbathing, playing volley ball, building sand castles and wading in the water.The owner says, “Spending time with family at your private beach will make a big change in your life . . . Every time you look at the beach, you conger up memories of getting away at the lake home.”
Situated on 1.7 acres, and being on your very own peninsula, it’s unlike so many lakefront properties that offer little or no privacy with the neighbors just a few feet away. At 12 Cherry Road, you’ll discover that the only thing you can see is the lake. And all you can hear as you fall asleep at night–water lapping against the shore and the distant tremolo of the loons.
At 877 acres with a maximum depth of 44 feet and a mean depth of 20 feet, Square Pond is a small spring-fed body of water that’s easy to get to know. Treasure Island sits on the main part of the lake, while smaller islands are located at the northern end. It’s known around these parts as a premier brown trout lake.
Located on the border between Shapleigh and Acton, Square Pond feeds into Mousam Lake. The Square Pond Improvement Association (SPIA) was formed by lakefront property owners in 1958 with the mission to protect the lake environment, especially for water quality and wildlife. The water quality is considered above average. The current owners tells us that besides ducks and loons, he’s also seen eagles, deer and moose.
Be close to nature, enjoy spectacular lake views from three sides and watch the sunset from Adirondack chairs right on the water’s edge. In the evening, enjoy roasting s’mores at the fire circle. And always–experience SOLITUDE! Let the coveted “Peninsula” become your private club on the crystal clear waters of Square Pond.

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