1 Bowlin Pond Road, T5 R8 WELS, ME 04765

$1,500,000

Bowlin Lodge & Cabins offers over 7900' of river frontage with around 27 acres of land with the cabins and a short distance down the road another 236 forested acres also with river frontage.

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Some of the cabins have views of the pond and are nestled along the river frontage.

The cabins along the river are on a knoll over looking the pond and the river.

All the cabins have been aptly named, Old Moose was built in 2014, sleeps three, and is handicap accessible.

River Watch was built in 2014, has two bedrooms, sleeps 4. A great porch to relax on watching the river & wildlife...

Fish Tales was built in 2014, has two bedrooms and sleeps 4. Many a "fish tale" has been shared under this roof.

No Aces is a large cabin, sleeping 10, great space for a "No Aces" card game!

Shiloh was built in 2014 with an addition in 2017, this is the 76 year old seller's cabin and will remain a life estate until they pass, it will then convey to the current owners.

Chapman 1 was remodeled in 2018, sleeps 3 and has a kitchen.

There are four Chapman cabins, Chapman 2 sleeps 4.

Chapman 3 sleeps three and had a new bathroom in 2013.

Chapman 4 sleeps 4 and had a new bathroom in 2013.

The Bridge sleeps 8 comfortably with two bedrooms and a kitchen.

The 1895 cabin was remodeled in 2015 and offers two bedrooms and a kitchen.

Mad Trapper was built in 2017 and has a kitchen plus full basement. It is currently used for staff.

Over 1800', kitchen was rebuilt in 2009-2010, dining area, office, sitting/TV room, laundry, etc.

Pole Cat cabin & laundry houses staff, has a separate laundry area for the cabins remodeled in 2018...

Getting an early start on the veggies for the 3600' garden space.

The 80x42 building was constructed in 2017 for the storage of equipment and vehicles.

The public heated bathrooms offer snowmobilers & ATVer's a welcomed stop...

The screened outdoor kitchen was constructed in 2018.

Inside outdoor kitchen built on a cement slab, stainless steel sink, grills, preparation tables, & floor drains.

A great place to gather sharing the day's adventures on the trail, in the woods, or on the river...

Looking from the dining area into the room for watching TV or socializing...

Spacious, clean, well organized commercial kitchen for preparing meals...

Dining room is equipped with 5 custom full slab log tables, seating up to 42...

A sample of one of the kitchens in the cabins...

Alot of the cabins are open concept with the kitchen/living room areas combined...

Looking toward a bedroom from the living space of a cabin...

A built in area for your clothes, gear, etc...

A few of the cabins have sleeping lofts...

Wood stoves do a good job heating on the coldest of days...

The cabins are spacious, clean, and well maintained...

All the cabins have wood stoves, storage for your clothing & gear...

Some of the cabins have individual bedrooms, lofts, or open space for sleeping.

All cabins are clean, well maintained, and spacious for clients.

Log walls in most of the cabins add character & ambiance to the structures...

It is like stepping back in time but with all the amenities one needs...

The Shiloh cabin is the seller's private cabin that will remain a life estate then convey to the new owner.

Exquisitely handcrafted year round log cabin...

Creative design that compliments the environment and landscape of Bowlin Cabins...

The view from one of the cabins along the pond and river frontage...

Looking toward the pond and river frontage...

The sounds of nature surrounds the landscape at Bowlin Lodge & Cabins...

Fall at Bowlin Lodge & Cabins is a magical time of year...

The area has bountiful wildlife surrounding the area...

One never knows who will show up at Bowlin unexpected....always a welcome surprise!

The suspension bridge crossing the East Branch of the Penobscot to Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument...

The bridge was redecked in 2016 and serves as access to trails and an acre lot across the river....

The 110' suspension bridge crosses the East Branch of the Penobscot.

If you have never enjoyed the thrill of dog sledding, it is quite an adventure...

The pups are excited to get to Bowlin...

Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or just sitting by the wood stove with a good book....all part of the Bowlin experience...

If your out on the trails, a great place to stop for lunch...

Snowmobiles parked in front of the 18 cord wood shed...

Extensive trail systems for snowmobiling and ATVing....

Big Spring Brook is an excellent trout stream...

Lots of trails, wildlife, rivers, lakes, & ponds to visit in the surrounding area...

Take a float plane ride overlooking Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument, Baxter State Park, and the thousands of acres in the Maine North Woods...

The area has an abundance of grouse and woodcock. Bowlin Lodge is a member of the Ruffed Grouse Society.

The area is home to some of the most spectacular fall foliage, canoe or kayak down the river, head out on an ATV trail....breathtaking foliage...

The hiking trails that lead you to some of the most magical scenery...

The East Branch of the Penobscot offers some of the finest fly fishing for landlocked salmon and native brook trout...

The river offers miles of paddling adventures...

The sound of nature, the breeze in the trees, an unspoiled remote environment far from the outside world...

Around every bend the river topography may change to an amazing natural wonder...

The river offers all levels of paddling adventures and the scenery is unsurpassed...

The magic of nature & its environment at Bowlin Lodge & Cabins during the Maine seasons will mesmerize you....it will rekindle your spirit and soothe your soul. Experience the lifestyle of owning a first class remote sporting lodge and cabins in the Maine North Woods...

Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 12,969 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,219,680 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 2/18/2021 Last Modified: 12/29/2024

Overview

Description

PRICE ADJUSTMENT! Beautiful Bowlin Lodge & Cabins-28 acres-1462' on the East Branch of the Penobscot River- Lodge with a modern commercial kitchen, 13 cabins with private baths (7 with kitchens), and 14 outbuildings. Chapman II Cottage needs major repairs. Possibility of 14,500 contiguous acres of leased land as a hunting preserve. Bowlin is a remote self-sufficient off grid property with gravity fed spring water, generators, telephone and internet. We are remotely situated in the unorganized territories of T4 & T5 R8, NW of Patten Maine. Currently operating as a sporting camp, Bowlin conveys with the sale operating equipment, furnishings, sporting supplies and approved development plans. The East Branch of the Penobscot River has some of the finest fly fishing in Maine with naturally reproducing brook trout, salmon and small mouth bass. Hundreds of lakes, streams and ponds make up the watershed of the area with miles of old logging roads for wildlife and Moose watching, hiking, biking ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1404160

Location Information

Street #: Yes
Street Name: Bowlin Pond
Street Type: Road
County: Penobscot
Town: T5 R8 WELS
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04765
Leased Land: No
Book: 11765
Page: 34
Map: PE025
Block: 01
Lot: 3.11
Zoning: LUPC
Zoning Overlay: No
Full Tax Amount $: 4306
Tax Year: 2021
Association Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 3500000

Property Information

Primary Use: General Commercial
Surveyed: Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
Other Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/covenant
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
SqFt Finished Total: 12969
Lot Size Acres +/-: 28

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2023-03-24
Closed Date: 2023-06-16
Closed Price: 1500000

Water Info

Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 1462
Water Frontage Owned: 1462
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: East Branch of the Penobscot
Island: No

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

More Information

Location

Rural: Yes
Water View: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Source of Water Frontage

Seller: Yes
Survey: Yes

Property Uses

Other: Yes
Resort: Yes
Restaurant: Yes

Water Body Type

River: Yes

Recreational Water

Deeded: Yes
River/Brook/Stream: Yes

Construction

Log: Yes
Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes

Foundation Materials

Other: Yes
Pillar/Post/Pier: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Log Siding: Yes
Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Direct Vent Heater: Yes
Other: Yes
Stove: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Heavy Duty: Yes
Other: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Building Features

Generator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Storage: Yes

Parking

Garage: Yes
Gravel: Yes
On Site: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Generator Hookup: Yes
Off Grid: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Water

Private: Yes

Property Features

Location: Rural; Water View; Waterfront Source of Water Frontage: Seller; Survey Water Body Type: River Recreational Water: Deeded; River/Brook/Stream Construction: Log; Wood Frame Property Uses: Other; Resort; Restaurant Basement: Full Foundation Materials: Other; Pillar/Post/Pier; Poured Concrete Exterior: Log Siding; Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Roof: Metal; Shingle Heat System: Baseboard; Direct Vent Heater; Other; Stove; Zoned Heat Fuel: Propane; Wood Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Heavy Duty; Other; Vinyl; Wood Building Features: Generator; Security System; Storage Parking: Garage; Gravel; On Site Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup; Off Grid Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private

Documents

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Disclosure-Non Residential ›

Disclosure-Land with Improvements ›

Deed ›

IDX

Listing Office: Realty of Maine

Selling Office: Non MREIS Agency

Last Updated: December - 29 - 2024

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