This exquisite home is truly one of a kind and sits high above $595,000

Lake Home For Sale

This exquisite home is truly one of a kind and sits high above Lake Auburn on 6..67 acres of total privacy offering seasonal views of the lake and the night lights of Lost Valley Ski area in the winter months! This beauty was architecturally designed by the well renowned Alonzo J. Harriman in 1965 and built in 1966 for Dr. & Mrs. Charles Phillips. Dr. Phillips was the 4th president to serve at Bates College and the youngest president to be selected at the age of 34. To this day many of the original details of this 3300 sq. ft. single floor living plan have been preserved and appreciated. Upon entering the home it is easy to feel the quality and attention to detail. The very large open living room boasts of a barrel vaulted ceiling, a 13' bay window, a centered gas fireplace plus space for formal dining & entertaining. Throughout the home you will find that many of the rooms can offer a multiple of options as the original secretary and adjoining library might now be used as a sitting room or office leading into a very spacious family room with wall-to-wall bookcases or display areas. The primary bedroom offers lovely wall space for placement of furniture & entrance to a private bathroom with 5' shower, 2 separate vanities and bidet. The other 2 sunny bedrooms share what is known as a Hollywood bathroom for convenience and privacy. There is also a powder room in the entrance for convenience. If you were to enter the home through the side door or garage there is a well designed mudroom complete with walk-in closets and built-in cabinetry. Upon entering the kitchen you will love the design with center island for congregating as well as oodles of cabinet space and lighted display cases. The kitchen opens up to what can either be used as a dining room with corner China cabinets or as a sitting room which is today's design as shown in the photos. There are French doors that lead to the back patio for summer enjoyment. Don't wait. Picture yourself here for the holidays!