579 Alford Lake Road Hope, ME 04847
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  579 Alford Lake Road Hope, ME 04847

Active (74 Days)
$875,000 (USD)
4
BED
2
BATH
2,050
SQFT

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.

MLS #:
1633452
Taxes
$8,990(2024)
Lot Size
7.14 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1972
Style
Cape Cod
Views
Scenic, Fields, Trees/Woods
County
Knox County

Listed By

Heidi Steele, Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source
MAINE LISTINGS - IDX
Last checked Oct 20 2025 at 7:11 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub
  • Storage
Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Electric Range
  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas Range
Lot Information
  • Level
  • Rural
  • Open
  • Abuts Conservation
  • Rolling/Sloping
  • Pasture/Field
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Baseboard
  • Direct Vent Heater
  • Radiant
  • None
Basement Information
  • Full
  • Unfinished
  • Partial
  • Exterior Only
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Wood
  • Vinyl
  • Tile
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Parking
  • Off Street
  • Gravel
  • On Site
  • 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Inside Entrance
  • Carport
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