Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of a gently flowing stream, casting your fishing line just steps from your home, and immersing yourself in nature. Welcome to this picturesque 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, nestled on a country corner lot with an impressive 379 +/- feet of frontage along a pristine stream complete with small waterfalls.
Location
Set against a backdrop of rural countryside, 2 Downs Rd offers the perfect blend of rural living and urban convenience. Chester, with its population of 550, is a charming town that hugs the banks of the Penobscot River and shares a border with the thriving town of Lincoln. Notably, Chester is renowned for its low tax rates, making it an attractive destination for those seeking both affordability and quality of life. For your daily needs and entertainment, you will find shopping, hospitals, and restaurants just a short 6-mile drive away in Lincoln. For those looking to explore further afield, Bangor is a 45-minute drive, while Portland and the coastal beauty of Bar Harbor are within a 2.5-hour and 2-hour drive, respectively.
The Home and Garage
Spanning 1,586 square feet, this charming residence was built in 2006 and offers an inviting retreat for all seasons. With 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, it is perfect for anyone seeking a rural residence. The open floor plan offers ease of maintenance and great views of the stream from many locations in the home. The home is heated with propane radiant heat and dual heat and air conditioning from heat pumps.
This property comes with a large detached 2 car garage with additional shop space for home hobbies and the do it yourselfer mechanic. A screen house, small greenhouse and a large treehouse ( the tree house needs a lot of repairs) round out the improvements on the property.
Closed
$250,000
2 Downs Road, Chester, ME 04457
2beds
1,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
2.20 Acres lot
$275,000 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 15, 2025 at 07:14pm
Listed by:
United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine 207-794-6164
Bought with:
Twin Rivers Realty
Twin Rivers Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1571206

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 25 x 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 123.5
- Dimensions: 13 x 9.5
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 25 x 6
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 425
- Dimensions: 25 x 17
Heating
- Radiant, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Gas Range
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,586
- Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,586
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Stream
- Body of water: Medunkeunk Stream
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 379,Waterfrontage Owned: 379
Lot
- Size: 2.20 Acres
- Features: Level, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Zoning: Shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Existing on Site
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel
Services availability

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