Hope
$875,000
579 Alford Lake Road
mls: 1633452
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1972
Sq Footage: 2,050
Lot Size: 7.14
Taxes: $8,990
Status: Active

Turn-Key Pet Lodge Business and Charming Residence on 7 Scenic Acres in Beautiful Midcoast Maine. Live, work, and thrive in one of Maine's most desirable locations.

Listed by: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Turn-Key Pet Lodge Business and Charming Residence on 7 Scenic Acres in Beautiful Midcoast Maine. Live, work, and thrive in one of Maine's most desirable locations. This unique property combines a well-established pet care business with a charming 2,050 sq. ft. home, with over 300 feet of peaceful lake frontage with woods, fields, and private trails. The highly regarded pet lodge features a 7,600 sq. ft. main floor with 50 indoor dog runs, 28 in use, a sun-filled cattery with 3-level condos and play areas, grooming room, indoor playroom, reception area, radiant floor heat, 44 skylights, and 24-hour fresh air exchange. The second floor offers 372 sq. ft. of unfinished space for grooming, storage, or retail, plus a 1,178 sq. ft. unfinished apartment with cathedral ceilings, ideal for staff or rental income. Endorsed by local veterinarians and supported by a loyal client base, the business is fully operational with strong income and immediate growth potential, expand grooming, increase occupancy, or add daycare services. Dogs enjoy nature walks and playtime in fenced outdoor yards and on wooded trails. The 3-4 bedroom home offers wood-beamed ceilings, reclaimed paneling, tile and pine floors, a fireplace, and serene water views. Features include a spacious kitchen-dining area, large primary bedroom with skylight and half bath, full bath, additional main-floor bedroom, or office-den, and two upstairs bedrooms. Living room has a fireplace for cozy gatherings on cooler days. Recent updates: new furnace, septic improvements, and new roofs. Located in a nationally recognized school district and close to Midcoast beaches, trails, and villages, this offering is a rare blend of lifestyle and income. Whether you are expanding your pet care enterprise or seeking a business with heart in Vacationland, this property delivers.

Listed by: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Above Grade Finished Area
2050.00
Accessibility Features
Appliances
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Basement
Full, Partial, Exterior Only, Unfinished
Bathrooms Full
1
Bathrooms Half
1
Bathrooms Total Integer
2
Bedrooms Total
4
Below Grade Finished Area
0.00
Body Type
Building Area Total
2050.00
Construction Materials
Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Cooling
None
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
Foundation Details
Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
Garage Spaces
2.00
Garage Yes/No
1
Green Energy Efficient
Heating
Radiant, Forced Air, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
Heating Yes/No
1
Interior Features
1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Storage
Laundry Features
Washer Hookup
Lot Features
Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Abuts Conservation, Rural
Lot Size Acres
7.1400
Other Equipment
Internet Access Available, Air Radon Mitigation System
Other Structures
Parking Features
5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Carport, Inside Entrance, Off Street
Patio And Porch Features
Pets Allowed
Property Condition
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Tax Annual Amount
8990.00
Utilities
Water Body Name
Mansfield Pond
Water Source
Private
Waterfront Yes/No
1
Year Built
1972
Zoning
Rural/Shoreland