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Sunshine-flooded interior floor plans are graced by exposed beams and brackets, wood paneling, and generously proportioned, inglenook-style stone fireplaces to gather around for après ski entertaining.
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Typically built of rough-hewn timber, the Chalet home design's Alpine origins shine through in its raised stone foundation, steeply pitched gable roof, broad exterior galleries, and quaint decorative woodwork, and expansive windows that frame breathtaking views. To learn more about Sebago Lake and Casco, click on the blog links below.These charming house plans make perfect mountain getaway homes.ĭrawing on the rustic farmhouses of the European Alps, the romantic Chalet style gained popularity in America around the middle of the 19th century, where it was employed in snowy mountain settings where its storybook charm is complimented by spectacular scenery. To learn more about this lakefront property for sale, click on the blue box above. Imagine yourself enjoying a morning cup of joe on the deck or playing a board game in the afternoon as the fire light flickers in the corner fireplace. If you are in the market for a cute little camp with a retro flare, 190 Lakefront Road in Casco, is your place. It is also only a 30 minute drive to Portland, which offers a good variety of city attractions, such as sports arena events, shopping, restaurants and transportation to other places by air, sea and rail.
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There are plenty of scenic places to visit in the area for hiking, plus several golf courses, shopping malls and restaurants. Over the years the owners’ family has enjoyed this lakefront property and the surrounding area. Once on the water, you’ll have so many places to explore from Jordan Bay to the Songo River and on up to Brandy Pond and Long Lake. The water quality is above average and it supplies drinking water for the City of Portland, thus the southernmost portion of the lake is restricted to any boating or swimming. At its deepest point, the water depth is 316 feet. The Indian name, “Sebago,” means “Great Stretch of Water.” This water stretches eight miles wide and twelve miles long. The water of Sebago Lake, Maine’s second largest lake, is one of its best features. Across the street, they also own a wooded lot that adds to the seclusion of the lakefront house. Says one of the owners, ”The thing I always liked the most was being able to run down the dock, and take a bounding leap off the concrete block at the end into the water.” A boat house sits by the water’s edge. The property looks out at the Dingley Islands.Īn easily accessible beach and dock make this the perfect place for swimming and boating. The owners, who are selling because they are realizing their limitations in maintaining a “summer” property as well as another home, tell us that, “the view of tree covered islands is quite “Maine Woods” during all seasons. You’ll probably want to eat most of your meals outside to enjoy all that nature has to offer at this special place. Sit on the outdoor deck or pull an adirondack chair down to the water’s edge to enjoy the view. The waterfront home sits on the northeast side of the lake and faces west, thus sunsets are exquisite, with no two being the same.
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A full basement is convenient for storage space.
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The walls throughout are paneled, some painted. In the corner of the living room, you’ll find a metal, freestanding fireplace with its inverted space-age cone shape. The second bedroom is located on the second floor. The house has five rooms, including a living room, kitchen, dining area, bedroom and bath on the first floor.