Maine Farmhouse with Acreage in Eagle Lake Maine As the grey light of predawn reveals the morning dew on the hay field, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee beckons you from the comfort of your bed, a mother moose and her calf meander, unthreatened, on their way to the forest edge where they will bed for the day. You pour a cup and walk out to your expansive covered porch to view the first hints of the rising sun over the hardwood ridges surrounding your home. The warm coffee invigorates and comforts you, as you gather your thoughts and plan your day. A new day has dawned at Gilmore Brook Farm. Gilmore Brook Farm is comprised of a contemporary farm house of impeccable quality, built nearly 2 miles from Route 11. The electric power is provided by two racks of solar panels on trackers and two Skystream wind turbines. These alternatives are supplemented by a 10,000 watt propane generator. The luxury farm house constructed in 1998 in the Town of Eagle Lake, ME is the heart of this off grid, sustainable farming property of 300 +- acres. It is a 3 story country home of 3640+- sq ft. The entire farm home is elegant and functional. The 10 foot ceilings with built in oak cabinets, pocket French doors, fireplace, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, crown molding and ample storage seems atypical for an off-grid farm home. Gilmore Brook Farm is not your typical off-grid country property. There is a two car garage, workshop, pole barn, generator house and a horse barn with a hayloft that round out the improvements of the acreage. The landscaping around the farmhouse consists of an expansive perennial flower bed, a raspberry patch that produces berries of incredible size and flavor, and apple trees. The lawn surrounding the luxury country home is lush and green, due to the good soils, ample rainfall and abundant sunshine that benefit the St. John Valley area. The acreage consists of nearly 60 acres of open tillable ground surrounded by approximately 570 acres of mostly hardwood trees. The hardwood ridge behind the home with its southern exposure, and many maple trees has sugar bush potential. The property abuts nearly 4300 acres of conservation land and is surrounded by thousands of acres of working forest land. The local snowmobile and ATV trail go by the property, so direct access to this expansive network of trails is readily available.The night skies above the farm reward you with dazzling visions of stars you never see living in a more developed area. The smog free air, babbling brooks, majestic forests and lush fields of Gilmore Brook Farm are here for you. This is an incredible opportunity to live a truly sustainable life in an area of unmatched beauty. Come and drink a cup of coffee on your porch and plan your day and live your life, at Gilmore Brook Farm.
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