Escape to your own private 8-acre paradise! If you are seeking peace, quiet, and an abundance of local wildlife, this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is an absolute dream. Centraly located to Augusta, Waterville and Belfast. This home is approximately a half hour to hospitals. Step inside to a dramatic living room featuring soaring cathedral ceilings and a magnificent stone fireplace with a wood-burning insert--perfect for cozy evenings. The main-floor layout offers seamless living, including a bright kitchen with hardwood floors, an island, extra prep sink, and plentiful cabinet space. Just off the kitchen, the dining area opens via sliding glass doors to a private side deck. A main-floor bedroom, full bath with integrated laundry, and a spacious mudroom leading to the attached 2-car garage round out the level. Upstairs, a versatile loft space overlooks the living room--ideal for a home office, reading nook, or playroom. The primary suite features a generous walk-in closet and a spa-like ensuite bath with a double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. A second upstairs bedroom includes ample closet space and its own dedicated sink. The full walk-out basement adds incredible functional space, complete with a 4th bedroom, an extra office area, abundant storage, and direct access to the expansive backyard. Outside, enjoy total tranquility from your front porch or side deck. Nature lovers will adore the property's vernal pool--home to turtles, frogs, and colorful birdlife--plus yearly visits from hummingbirds. This isn't just a home; it's a lifestyle.