43 Lakeman LaneThomaston, ME 04861Price: $499,900

Welcome to this charming Cottage-style home, built in 1986 and set in a peaceful country setting w/ beautiful views of the St. George River. As you enter through the front door, you're greeted by a welcoming hallway featuring warm wood floors & a coat closet. From there, step into the open-concept living area, where the kitchen, dining, and living room seamlessly come together. This inviting space offers wood floors, a central fireplace, vaulted ceilings, skylights that fill the home with natural light with ceiling fans for added comfort. The kitchen is well equipped w/ updated countertops, a new sink, newer appliances, pantry cabinet, and heat pump. From the living area, sliding glass doors lead to a three-season screened porch, perfect for relaxing & taking in water views. Continuing down the hallway, you'll find three bedrooms, including a primary bedroom w/ a sliding door leading to a deck with views of the St. George River, a spacious closet, and direct access to the full bathroom, which features a tub/shower, vanity, and wood floors. The lower level offers a bonus room, 1/2 bath, separate laundry area with washer and dryer, and a 20x12 unfinished space ideal for storage. The home is equipped with a new wall-mounted Viessmann propane boiler and an 11-kilowatt on-demand generator for added efficiency & peace of mind. Outside, you'll find wood clapboard siding, newer roof shingles on the main house, and beautifully maintained grounds that feel like a private nature preserve, filled w/ birdsongs & a conservation-like setting. High-bush blueberry plants, raised beds for flowers and vegetables enhance the landscape. A 22x28 barn w/ board-and-batten siding provides additional space w/ insulation, electricity, a wood stove, and an overhead storage loft. A separate woodshed w/ large, seasoned woodpile ready for the coming winter. Ideally located near Thomaston & Rockland, this property offers the perfect balance of privacy & accessibility to the heart Midcoast Maine!