Turn-Key Pet Lodge Business and Charming Residence on 7 Scenic Acres in Beautiful Midcoast Maine. Live, work, and thrive in one of Maine's most desirable locations. This unique property combines a well-established pet care business with a charming 2,050 sq. ft. home, with over 300 feet of peaceful lake frontage with woods, fields, and private trails. The highly regarded pet lodge features a 7,600 sq. ft. main floor with 50 indoor dog runs, 28 in use, a sun-filled cattery with 3-level condos and play areas, grooming room, indoor playroom, reception area, radiant floor heat, 44 skylights, and 24-hour fresh air exchange. The second floor offers 372 sq. ft. of unfinished space for grooming, storage, or retail, plus a 1,178 sq. ft. unfinished apartment with cathedral ceilings, ideal for staff or rental income. Endorsed by local veterinarians and supported by a loyal client base, the business is fully operational with strong income and immediate growth potential, expand grooming, increase occupancy, or add daycare services. Dogs enjoy nature walks and playtime in fenced outdoor yards and on wooded trails. The 3-4 bedroom home offers wood-beamed ceilings, reclaimed paneling, tile and pine floors, a fireplace, and serene water views. Features include a spacious kitchen-dining area, large primary bedroom with skylight and half bath, full bath, additional main-floor bedroom, or office-den, and two upstairs bedrooms. Living room has a fireplace for cozy gatherings on cooler days. Recent updates: new furnace, septic improvements, and new roofs. Located in a nationally recognized school district and close to Midcoast beaches, trails, and villages, this offering is a rare blend of lifestyle and income. Whether you are expanding your pet care enterprise or seeking a business with heart in Vacationland, this property delivers.
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$875,000
579 Alford Lake Road, Hope, ME 04847
4beds
2,050sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
7.14 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gatheringsSun-filled catteryPeaceful lake frontageWood-beamed ceilingsPrivate trailsScenic acresUnfinished apartment
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Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 06:22am
Listed by:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1633452

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Above Garage, Closet, Half Bath, Skylight
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Skylight
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area, Informal, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Informal, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Heating
- Radiant, Forced Air, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Storage
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Partial,Exterior Only,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,050
- Total interior livable area: 2,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Carport, Inside Entrance, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Mansfield Pond
- Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 300,Waterfrontage Owned: 300
Lot
- Size: 7.14 Acres
- Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open Lot, Level, Abuts Conservation, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: HPPEM14L0240099
- Zoning: Rural/Shoreland
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Granite, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Air Radon Mitigation System
Location
- Region: Hope
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,990
- Date on market: 8/7/2025
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