286 Staples Hill Road, Canton, ME 04221

$1,765,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,036 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,526,480 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,765,000 List Date: 5/26/2026 Last Modified: 9/24/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to an exceptional 58-acre Maine lakeside estate combining history, modern luxury, and expansive natural beauty. Positioned prominently with 2,000+/- feet of private, pristine frontage on beautiful Lake Anasagunticook, this property offers an unparalleled venue for peaceful living, working, and recreation. The heart of the property features a well-maintained 1900s farmhouse that captures classic New England architecture. A masterful addition completed in the early 2000s seamlessly blends historical character with high-end modern upgrades. The expansion introduces a chef's custom kitchen equipped with a functional butler's pantry, alongside an elegant, light-filled dining room designed for hosting large gatherings. A library on the first floor offers an inviting and relaxing room for reading or working. Upstairs, the private master suite serves as a scenic retreat with a full ensuite bathroom and a dedicated sitting area. A small office exists on the second floor. Three additiona ...

Listing Details MLS# 1663942

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
286
Street Name
Staples Hill
Street Type
Road
County
Oxford
Town
Canton
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04221
Zip +4
3030
Leased Land
No
Book
2712 & 5673
Page
18-25 & 872
Map
R01
Lot
55 & 53.1
Zoning
Shorland
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Association
No
School District
RSU 49/MSAD 49
Full Tax Amount $
6279
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1765000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Quit Claim w/Covenant
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Bank Owned REO
No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
12
# Bedrooms
4
Total Full Baths
3
Total Baths
3
Furniture
Unfurnished
Color
Gray
Year Built
1900
SqFt Finished Above Grade
3036
SqFt Finished Total
3036
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
58
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
Yes
Road Frontage +/-
1500
Source of Road Frontage
Public Records

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
2000
Water Frontage Owned
2000
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Anasagunticook (aka Canton Lake)

Source of Water Frontage

Waterfront Other Source
Estimated from map

More Information

Appliances Included

Other Appliances
freezer

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Closet
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area
Yes
Formal
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
First

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Library

Library
Yes
Library Level
First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Gas Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room
Yes
Mud Room Level
First

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes

Office

Office
Yes
Office Level
Second

Office Amenities

Closet
Yes

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Formal
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Heat Stove
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes

Property Features

Site: Farm; Open; Pasture/Field; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded Location: Near Town; Rural Roads: Paved; Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Lake Recreational Water: Deeded; Dock; Lake/Fresh Water View: Fields; Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Farmhouse; New Englander Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Bulkhead; Crawl Space; Dirt Floor; Full; Partial; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Doghouse; Interior Foundation Materials: Block; Pillar/Post/Pier; Poured Concrete; Slab; Stone Roof: Metal; Pitched Exterior: Clapboard; Composition Heat System: Baseboard; Blowers; Direct Vent Furnace; Forced Air; Gravity; Hot Water; Zoned Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled Water Heater: Electric; Tank; Tankless Cooling: None Floors: Hardwood; Other; Tile; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Porch-Screened Equipment: DSL; Generator; Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached; Storage Above Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s) Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; On Site Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen First
Dining Room First
Library First
Bedroom 1 First
Laundry First
Living Room First
Mud Room First
Primary Bedroom Second
Office Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
IDX
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
Last Updated: September - 24 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 207-754-8281

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