Nestled in the small town of Princeton in Washington County, Maine, this property offers a blend of convenience, outdoor adventure, and rural living. Located at 16 Eastern Cutoff Road, this ranch-style home sits on an expansive 5.5-acre lot and provides a single-story living experience with a spacious layout of approximately 1,334 square feet. If you’re searching for more than just a house—a place that connects you to nature while still being close to essential amenities—this is your ideal home.
LOCATION Princeton is a picturesque town with a population of just 745, as recorded in the 2020 census. Despite its small size, it boasts a grocery store, bank, and gas stations, offering everyday conveniences. For larger shopping needs or medical services, Calais is only 19 miles away, featuring a hospital, restaurants, and the border crossing into New Brunswick, Canada. Bangor, with its commercial airport, is a 90-minute drive, and Boston is accessible within 331 miles.
RECREATION The property’s surroundings are a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Princeton is renowned for its stunning lakes, including Big Lake, Long Lake, and Grand Falls Flowage, which collectively offer thousands of acres of water for fishing, power boating, kayaking, or paddleboarding. The region is a haven for anglers, with species ranging from salmon to smallmouth bass.
Washington County boasts more conserved lands than anywhere else in Maine, providing public access for hiking, hunting, birdwatching, and more. Nearby, the Down East Lakes Community Forest and Associated conservation easements have protected or conserved hundreds of thousands of acres. Also nearby is the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge spans nearly 30,000 acres, providing habitats for over 225 bird species and other wildlife. For those seeking coastal beauty, the northern Maine coast and the Bay of Fundy are a short 20-mile trip away.
YOUR NEW HOME The home, originally constructed in 1963, now features low-maintenance vinyl siding and a durable metal roof, along with a detached one-car garage and a large outbuilding for additional storage.
Inside, you’ll find a kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, four bedrooms and one bathroom all set on a full concrete basement. Plenty of windows allow natural light into nearly every corner of the home.
The home is equipped with oil heating and a modern heat pump system for air conditioning and shoulder season heating. The property includes well and septic utilities, ensuring self-sufficiency.
The land is a highlight, with 4.6 acres on the home’s side of the road and nearly an acre across the street, ensuring no one will build in your view. The level terrain is ideal for gardening or giving pets ample space to roam.
If you are searching for an affordable home, with some land for privacy in an area rich with outdoor activities and history, don’t wait to explore this hidden gem in Princeton.
Phil McPhail
Carmen McPhail
