FABULOUS LOG HOME, lovingly renovated to blend classic craftsmanship with modern comforts. Natural wood, cathedral ceiling and a showstopper kitchen features leathered granite countertops, beautiful cabinetry, lighting and stainless appliances. 2 dining area options, perfect for entertaining while gorgeous wood and tile floors grace the living space. Integral first-floor office/studio is ideal for quiet relaxation or remote work. A soaring stone fireplace reaches to 2nd floor height with a brand new propane insert for warmth and ambiance and a fun and functional loft overlooking and leading to the 2nd floor primary suite. Two more bedrooms and a full bath are located off the first floor and share access to a private screen porch for summer breezes. The open walk-out basement is ready for finishing or loads of extra storage. Nestled on 6.48 private acres with over 1000’ of road frontage for privacy with stonewalls, perennials, sunny yard to play and a babbling brook to soak in its woodsy serenity. A separate workshop in extra basement, plus a large garden shed. Carsley Brook, crossing the land, is described as a year-round cold-water stream, near the Bridgton border, and runs through the Highland Research Forest Trail system. Nearby to Highland golf course, snow mobile trails, Highland Lake and downtown Bridgton. All within the Fryeburg Academy high school region. A stunning property for your forever home or vacation retreat in the lakes’ region of Maine.
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Listed by:
Bernadette Donohue,
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Cell:207-542-9967
Price increase: $375K (5/29)
$650,000
689 Hard Scrabble Road, Sweden, ME 04008-5116
3beds
2,428sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
6.48 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$268/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplaceFloor-to-ceiling fireplaceSunny yardShowstopper kitchenLeathered granite countertopsPrivate acresPrivate screen porch
- 72 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 05:47am
Listed by:
Bernadette Donohue,
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty Cell:207-542-9967
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5043434

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Down Draft Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Indoor Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Screens, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Other,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,624
- Total interior livable area: 2,428 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,428
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway, On Site, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Unpaved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Hard Surface Flooring
Features
- Levels: One and One Half,Walkout Lower Level
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Shed, Storage
- Waterfront features: Stream
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1079
Lot
- Size: 6.48 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail
Details
- Parcel number: SWEDMR01L250
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log Home
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal,Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Propane, Satellite Internet
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sweden
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $268/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $257,623
- Annual tax amount: $4,300
- Date on market: 5/29/2025
- Inclusions: Equipment
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