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Comfortable Two Bedroom Lakefront Home for sale on Middle Range Pond, Poland, Maine

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Cozy Bungalow Nestled Under Trees on Middle Range Pond, Poland, Maine

Cozy and comfortable best describe this two bedroom lakefront home on Middle Range Pond in Poland. Located at 76 West Shore Drive, the house deserves your attention.

The 1,360-square-foot house is nestled into the slightly sloping property and only steps from the water. Though the kitchen is small, it’s well appointed and features plenty of cabinet space.

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A wall of windows in the dining room and living room let in plenty of light and look out to the porch and lake beyond. The house is heated by an oil-fired furnace, but the fieldstone fireplace adds ambiance on a cool evening. And a place to pop corn or roast marshmallows.

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I don’t know about you, but it’s the porch where I would spend most of my time reading, writing, listening to the loons and watching activity on the lake. The 17 x 20-foot porch has double-glazed Harvey windows that slide open, plus skylights, creating an outdoor feeling. Bruno, the current owner, says, “It’s the perfect place for entertaining.”

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There are two bedrooms and a full bath plus a half bath.

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Below the house is an attached one-car garage and an unfinished basement—offering excellent potential.

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The house and lot are just the right size for easy cleaning—giving you more time to spend on the the pond. The property features 90 feet of water frontage, a dock and easy access to the sandy bottomed pond.

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The Range Ponds form a chain—Lower Range, Middle Range and Upper Range. They are known to provide a top fishing spot for lakefront property owners of the Sebago Lakes Region. Just a short drive from Lewiston and Auburn and only 40 minutes from Portland, you’ll find each has its own personality.

Middle Range Pond covers 382 acres, has a maximum depth of 66 feet and a mean depth of 29 feet. It’s water quality is above average.

Bruno says the pond isn’t crowded with excessive activity. He adds, “Because there is minimal traffic, and jet skis are banned, this lake is ideal for paddle boating, for kids to learn to swim, water ski and tubing. In the winter, the lake becomes a winter wonderland. The sloped access to the lake makes it easy to bring an ice auger, tent and other ice fishing equipment right onto the frozen lake for great ice fishing.”

When we asked what the best features of the property are, this is what he had to say, “The screened-in porch is great for enjoying the view of the lake, but also for sitting out in the evening without mosquitos and listening to the tremolos of the loons as they call their mates. Also, we love this house for its location: It is easy to get to, feels miles away from any hustle and bustle making it so serene for relaxation, yet its close to major routes, dining, entertainment and shopping. It is located amidst other year-round houses that are well maintained.”

It is also located near the Oxford Casino, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Poland Spring Resort (the oldest resort golf course in America), Maine Wildlife Park, Freeport Outlet Shops, Sunday River Ski Resort and Mount Abrams.

Bruno and Joanne purchased the property almost 30 years ago, but now feel the need to downsize. That means it’s time for you to upsize and consider purchasing this property.

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