Sunset on Sennebec Lake in Appleton, Maine
Sennebec Pond in Appleton and Union, Maine, is one of five connecting lakes on the St. George’s waterway. Located in the Mid Coast Region, “where the mountains meet the sea,” Sennebec is a prime location for a waterfront vacation cabin or cottage.
Lakefront Properties For Sale on Sennebec Pond
The pond covers 537 acres and has a maximum depth of 57 feet, with a mean depth of 19 feet. There is no public boat launch, but boats can be rented from the
Sennebec Lake Campground. The water quality testing of the pond gives a slightly below average reading.The small village of Appleton was named for Samuel Appleton, one of the first settlers in the 1770s. The Burketville General Store in Appleton has
all your needs including gas, diesel, ice, DVD rentals and food and beverages.
At the other end of the lake, the village center of Union sets on
a public common, one of the oldest in Maine. The common serves as a venue for a variety of events. Union is also home to the
Union Fair, a week-long agricultural fair held the third week in August. On the fairgrounds, you’ll also find the annual
Maine Antiques Festival–Maine’s largest antique event.
Special places on Sennebec Pond include
Newbert Meadow in Appleton. The preserved property is accessible only via the pond and active public use is discouraged because it
offers loons an excellent nesting habitat.
Located
halfway between the capital city of Augusta and the coastal towns of Camden and Rockland, Sennebec Pond provides a pristine Maine lakefront setting. Imagine yourself relaxing under the cathedral pines and giant oaks. Or sitting by the crackling campfire as you listen to the call of the loons while watching the twinkling stars above.
Purchase a charming cottage on Sennebec Pond and make some memories. To view
lakefront property listings for sale, just click on the green box above.