$1,500,000
1 Bowlin Pond Road
T5 R8 WELS, ME 04765
MLS# 1404160
Status: Closed
12969 sqft


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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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. 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. A couple of the Chapman cabins... 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... This was constructed in 2010... 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 5 stand sporting clay facility... Built on a cement slab... A 70 yard and pistol range nearby... 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... Another example of a kitchen area... 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... Wood stoves in all cabins... 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... Gun racks in most cabins... Some of the cabins have individual bedrooms, lofts, or open space for sleeping. Handcrafted log beds... All cabins are clean, well maintained, and spacious for clients. Linens and towels are provided... 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... Shiloh Porch... 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... Moose are often seen along the river... 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 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, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, & hunting. Historic Bowlin is adjacent to thousands of acres of protected lands as your only neighbor.

Details
Documents
Location Information
Street #: 1
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
Geo Lat: 46.034696
Geo Lon: -68.725695
Contract Information
Status: Closed
Original List Price: 3500000
Sold Price: $1,500,000
Current Price: $1,500,000
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
Compensation & Misc Info
Buyer Agency: 2
Buyer Agency Type: %
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
Property Features
Location: Rural; Water Frontage; Water View
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; Multi-Zones; Other; Stove
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

Listing Office: Realty of Maine

Last Updated: June - 17 - 2023

1 Bowlin Pond Road, T5 R8 WELS, ME 04765 - MLS# 1404160
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