Deep Cove on Forest Lake in Cumberland, Maine

An incredible lakefront colonial on Forest Lake in Cumberland is set to be your getaway destination whether you choose to live here year round or come up for weekends. Once you pull into the driveway of 9 Forest Lane, your body will go into relaxation mode.

The 2,002-square-foot house is nestled among the trees in a picturesque setting. The seven room, two bath home includes an open-concept kitchen, dining room and living room. Almost floor to ceiling sliding glass doors bring the outdoors in. While the kitchen and dining area feature hardwood floors, the living room is carpeted. A brick fireplace in the dining area adds to the ambiance.

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9 Forest Lane
Cumberland, Maine

Upstairs are three large bedrooms, two of which have hardwood floors. The master bedroom also offers great scenic views.

The finished basement features a walkout toward the lake.

Across part of the front of the house is a large deck–the perfect place to start the day with a cup of coffee and a good read.
Just off the house is a screened gazebo. Tim, the seller, says that if he were to change anything about the property, this would be it. “I would renovate the gazebo. The roof of the gazebo could be built at the same height as the deck creating a deck on top of the gazebo so you could have a large unique deck connecting the deck and gazebo.” Hmmm . . . food for thought. In any case, I can imagine you relishing a relaxing evening in this space.

This must-see house is located on a rise overlooking the 210-acre Forest Lake. The property boasts views of the lake and Deep Cove. Descend the wooden steps to 78 feet of water frontage and a dock where you can set up camp for the day while you and yours play in the water.
Ah, the water. Forest Lake has no public access so boat traffic isn’t an issue. Nor is competition when it comes to fishing. Tim says, “ It’s where my children grew up swimming in the lake, water skiing and tubing in the summer, skating and sledding in the winter. In the fall the colored leaves reflect into the water.”
I think you’d better get the grill going because this will not only be your getaway destination, but family and friends will want to join you. The lawn is flat and perfect for a game of croquet or bocci ball.
And come winter, there’s an over-sized one-car garage; the perfect place to store the lawnmower and snowblower.
Ted shares some other key features:
• The house is on a tarred road not a bumpy dirt camp road
• Cumberland has great public schools
• Location, location, location–Portland is only 15 minutes away, while LL Bean and Freeport are 30 minutes and Sebago Lake is 20 minutes. Boston is two hours from here.
If he loves it so much, you must be wondering why Tim’s selling this prime piece of waterfront real estate. His kids are grown up and in college and he’s headed in a different direction on his own journey. “I’ll miss this house,” says Tim. “Not everyone grows up on a lake, but most wish they did.”
Come see this spacious colonial–from the front door to the dock, you’ll be ready to move right in and provide an opportunity for your family to grow up on a lake.