117 Youngs Ridge Road

Acton, ME 04001

Built in 1831, this home was originally called Lilac Cottage. In 1956 the home was purchased, & re-named the LILAC HOMESTEAD. The present owners are only the third family to serve as stewards & proud owners of this unique property. Originally constructed as a Cape Cod house, w/ central chimney & three fireplaces. An addition was built on the west end of the house, several years later. Many of the floors are original wide ''Pumpkin Pine''. Enter the home through the main entrance. To the left enter into a pleasant living room w/ fireplace + 2 BR on the main level, and a full bath w/ shower. Off the living room, is a cozy room, w/ fireplace, which could be used as an office or study or sewing room. The formal dining room, w/ fireplace, leads to a work area, w/ sink, off the kitchen, perfect for use as a pantry or serving area. The custom kitchen, w/ cathedral ceiling is fully applianced, incl. 6-burner Viking Stove, w/ double ovens, Bosch dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer & farmhouse sink. The cabinets are custom cherry w/ unique pulls on drawers & cabinets. The Hemlock beams are original to the house, having been re-purposed from the 2nd floor. Just off the kitchen, is a bright sitting room, w/ plenty of built-in shelving - perfect for your private book collection. There is a staircase leading to a room above - perfect to use as an exercise area! Step out from the kitchen toward the oversized barn/garage featuring a 2-car wide/ 2-car deep garage, + open unfinished room above - perfect for crafts, workshop or just hanging out! This area also serves as a mud room/laundry room, complete w/ top-of-the-line washer & dryer, w/ drying cabinet above. There is a even a''doggie door'' leading pets out to a fenced-in yard. There is a whole-house generator. Upstairs in this unique home, the primary suite w/ custom bath w/ soaking tub + dressing + a large dressing room, w/ built-in drawers & closets. Close to Rte 16 for skiing & tax-free shopping! Deeded easement to Horn

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