2155 Alna Road

Vintage 1970 mid-century Maine contemporary, completely restored. 5+- acres in the Head Tide Historic District, with 1,600 feet of frontage along the Sheepscot River. Property includes original 1934 little house for guest house or art studio. Home interior features schoolhouse and vintage lighting, and locally sourced flooring and materials. Open concept living area includes a custom ship's ladder, leading to a loft. New heat pump and wood stove installation is supplemented by new electric baseboard heat. New 3-bedroom septic system. New plumbing, new wiring. Included with the property is a small private island with an active beaver dam for a bridge. Listen to the rushing waters of the mythical Sheepscot, and hear the lonesome whistle of the distant and still active narrow gauge railway line. Walk to the swimming hole at the Head Tide Dam, home to eagles, osprey and blue herons all searching for native alewives, shad and ''tomcod,'' among many other fresh and saltwater fish. Fly fish in your backyard for native trout and witness the annual migration of Atlantic Salmon. This is a great canoeing/kayaking river and will take you through Head Tide to the village of Sheepscot and the famous reversing falls. Historic Head Tide (XXX), captured by Andrew Wyeth can be seen from the property. Home lies less than two miles from the Alna Store, Market & Restaurant. Great neighbors on all sides. Real life, in a real community, awaits. 12 minutes to Wiscasset. 18 minutes to Damariscotta. 30 minutes to Augusta. 60 minutes to Portland. Tidewater fiber optic high speed internet.