Lakefront Bungalow Overlooks Scenic Crystal Lake in the Quaint Village of Harrison, Maine

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Lakefront Bungalow Overlooks Scenic Crystal Lake in the Quaint Village of Harrison, Maine

Charming Bungalow on Crystal Lake in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine

A three bedroom lakefront bungalow in turn-key condition on Crystal Lake in Harrison, Maine, offers sweeping views including Deer Hill and Hawk Mountain. This 1,152 square-foot house at 24 Mill Street was built in 1952 and has since been painstakingly updated. The current owner purchased the property in 1994.


The cozy one-floor home has three bedrooms, a living room, eat-in kitchen and one full bathroom. A front porch was converted to enlarge the living space. The bedrooms and bathroom are on one side of the house, while the living room with fireplace and kitchen are on the other side. The lot is level, making lake access easy. “The house is great for having family outings and cook-outs, as well as boating, water skiing and tubing,” the current owner tells us.
He bought it because “it was a nice quiet lake, clean and had a nice sandy beach.” Crystal Lake encompasses 446 acres and has a maximum depth of 65 feet,  with a mean depth of 33 feet. It’s about two miles long and one mile wide. The  water quality is slightly above average.  Anglers will discover what the property owner knows: The fishing is great for lake trout, landlocked salmon and smallmouth bass, as well as horn pout.
Watch the loons return as soon as the ice goes out in the spring. For summertime fun the waterfront features the crystal clear water of Crystal Lake.  Revel in the crisp autumn air and reflection of fall foliage. And in the winter, pull out your skis, snowshoes, ice fishing gear or snowmobile. Start enjoying this four-season getaway or year-round home now.
Located next to the town beach at Crystal Lake Park, this is a perfect family-oriented piece of real estate. The current owner says “It’s great for kids to go to the town area to play on the swings and slides as well as dig in the sand. There’s a ball park for older kids as well.” And the quaint village of Harrison is just steps away. Leave your car at the house. Check out a book at the Harrison Village Library, purchase fresh vegetables at the seasonal farmers’ market in the town office parking lot, catch up on local gossip at the Market Basket or Village Tie-Up, enjoy lunch or dinner at the Olde Mill Tavern or Caswell House, take in a concert or show at Deertrees Theatre, volunteer your services for the Old Home Days celebration and get a head start on the holidays during Christmas in Harrison.
The owner says, “Taxes are low and very much affordable in the area. It’s a very restful place to spend a weekend away from the stress of busy life styles of today and only a few hours from Boston.” Harrison is located at the junction of Routes 35 and 37, only an hour from Portland, Maine and three hours from Boston.
Retreat to Harrison and enjoy this lovely, all-season lakefront home. To learn more about this property listing, click on the blue box above.

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