285 Benson Rd, Manchester, ME 04351

Make yourself at home in this private, rural, ranch style, single family home near Cobbosseecontee Stream and lake. Just ten minutes to downtown Hallowell or Augusta and 45 minutes to Portland. Mature apple trees, grapes, raspberries, and high bush blueberries along with established raised beds make this property a homesteader's dream. Inside, a bright, open-concept living area has been recently renovated with new flooring throughout the living area and bedrooms, paint throughout, and windows and exterior doors professionally replaced in 2014. Also updated in 2014 in the kitchen: dishwasher, flooring, sink, and counter tops. New asphalt shingles professionally installed with ice and water shield in 2014. This ranch home is efficiently heated with hot water base board heat as well as an overnight woodstove in the basement for secondary heat. Take in the beautiful country views on the large back deck built in 2017 ideal for outdoor lounging and dining. Large, dry, unfinished basement with potential for additional living space. Stairs to basement re-built in 2018. Half-bath (renovated in 2018) and laundry area in basement.