MONMOUTH – “Dismal Drive” may not be the most auspicious-sounding address, but there it is, and here we are, on a cove between Rocky Point and Maple Ridge Island, toward the south end of 5,543-acre Cobbossee Lake.
This tip-of-the-drive property sits on the western half of a peninsula, and has 185 feet of sandy-bottom water frontage, with a dock. Which is to say, there’s nothing “dismal” to see here, and that’s certainly the case with the house.
Behind the lakefront lawn of the quarter-acre lot, where once was a rundown cottage, now stands a year-round home built in 2008, and totaling 1,971 square feet on its two levels. In fine weather, the space is expanded by a pair of big porches, one opening off the great room, the other off the master suite.
The interior is beautifully paneled, both walls and ceilings, lending classic Maine camp character, finely finished. The cathedral-ceiling great room extends almost 30 feet, so there are options for furniture placement. A deep, galley kitchen with white appliances, hickory cabinetry and Corian counters is to one side.
To the rear are a full bath with soaking tub, and a corner bedroom with a close-up lake view through and oversized window. At the front, the master bedroom faces the lake, and has an en suite bath with plus-size shower enclosure.
Down a spiral staircase is a huge, carpeted, family/recreation room, off which are two bonus rooms, each with closet, each ideal for overflow/guest quarters. Laundry is in the utility room, which has bulkhead walkout.
Further non-dismal points to consider include the home’s potential as a significant-income-producing rental; it’s easy-commute proximity to Augusta and environs; and above all, the location on one of Central Maine’s finest lakes.
The home at 29 Dismal Drive, Monmouth, is listed at $339,000 by Ally Karter of Better Homes & Gardens The Masiello Group (Augusta office). Taxes are $4,463. Please contact Ally at 649-6826 or at akarter@masiello.com.
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