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Hope,ME 04847
Key Details
Property Type Residential
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Square Footage 2,050 sqft
Price per Sqft $426
MLS Listing ID 1633452
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1972
Annual Tax Amount $8,990
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 7.140 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
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.
Location
State ME
County Knox
Zoning Rural/Shoreland
Rooms
Dining Room Vaulted Ceiling, Skylight, Dining Area, Informal
Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
Interior
Heating Radiant,Forced Air,Direct Vent Heater,Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood,Vinyl,Tile,Carpet
Fireplaces Number 1
Equipment Internet Access Available,Air Radon Mitigation System
Laundry Washer Hookup
Exterior
Parking Features 5 - 10 Spaces,Gravel,On Site,Carport,Inside Entrance,Off Street
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N Yes
View Fields,Scenic,Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Rolling/Sloping,Pasture/Field,Open,Level,Abuts Conservation,Rural
Foundation Stone,Granite,Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Septic Tank,Private Sewer
Water Private
Structure Type Wood Siding,Shingle Siding,Clapboard,Wood Frame