Private Riverfront Home on 21.5 Acres in Harrington, Maine
If you've been looking for a private Maine property where you can enjoy riverfront living, explore
your own acreage, and embrace an off-grid lifestyle, this unique property at 183 Hooke Road in
Harrington should be on your list of properties to see.
Set on approximately 21.5 acres in Washington County, this property offers a combination of
wooded land, privacy from a long driveway, and 587 feet of frontage along the Harrington River.
Whether you're looking for a year-round home, a recreational getaway, or a place to disconnect
from the everyday routine, this Downeast Maine property offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy
the outdoors.
Built in 2005, the natural wood exterior home features approximately 720 square feet of finished
living space, with two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Its manageable size makes it an
appealing option for buyers seeking a simpler lifestyle, a comfortable retreat, or a home base for
outdoor adventures.
The first floor of this chalet style home has lots of glass on the east end of the home offering
great views of sunrises over the Harrington River. The first floor has hardwood and tile flooring
and cathedral ceilings open to the sleeping loft on the second floor. The home will come nearly
furnished with most of the furniture and beds staying with the home.
One of the property's most appealing features is its off-grid setup. The listing highlights portable
solar power, a generator, and battery storage with inverter, offering an alternative to
conventional utility service.
The property also has a private well and septic system; the septic, though installed in 2005, was
not hooked up for use until 2024. Internet options noted at the property include Starlink or
cellular service.
Outside, 21.5 acres provide room to explore, enjoy the surrounding mature woods, and
experience the natural beauty of coastal Washington County. The Harrington River frontage
adds another dimension to the property, with opportunities to appreciate the waterfront and
observe the wildlife that makes this part of Maine so special. The area is also well known for
waterfowl hunting, fishing for mackerel, smelts and striped bass plus access to the Atlantic
Ocean, just 9 miles down river.
Despite its private setting, the property is within convenient driving distance of nearby
communities. Milbridge is approximately 9 miles away for shopping and everyday necessities,
while Machias and DownEast Community Hospital are approximately 23 miles away. Ellsworth,
with additional shopping, services, and coastal attractions, is roughly 37 miles from the property.
For those seeking privacy, acreage, river frontage, and a more independent way of living, 183
Hooke Road offers an opportunity to experience the quieter side of Maine.
Discover the possibilities of riverfront living and make this private Harrington property your own.
If you are buying or selling land and recreational property in Maine, you will find few agents with the knowledge and experience that Phil brings to the table. Phil's land sale volume, education, experience and peer review have qualified him to be awarded the ALC (Accredited Land Consultant) designation by the Realtors Land Institute. This designation is awarded on a national level to only the best of the best in the land business.
The land and recreational market in Maine is complex and always changing. Phil and his team continually study the nuances of what is for sale and currently selling in the market and use this knowledge to assist clients in making the most of their Maine land investment. Phil markets property over a large area of Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, Aroostook, Washington and Waldo Counties among others in Maine.
Land and recreational property sellers want and need an agent with specialized skills and a marketing plan to expose their unique property type to the largest market of qualified buyers. Buyers of these property types want an agent who knows the area, understands value and can effectively help them through the complications that can occur in a real estate transaction. When working with Phil you can be assured that you will get honest advice, superior skill and knowledge from a full time agent who will work hard to be sure your goals are met.
Phil lives in Lincoln, Maine where he and his wife Carmen successfully raised two independent daughters. Phil is a member of the Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine and a supporter of the Forest Society of Maine. When not working in the real estate business he enjoys preparing a good meal, photographing Maine landscapes, fly fishing clear cold rivers, hunting for that elusive big whitetail and improving the timberland he owns with his brother.
Having worked in real estate since 1996, and as a licensed agent since 1997, Carmen has the experience you are looking for when buying or selling waterfront homes, camps and land, recreational camps and land or country homes and in-town residential properties in the Lincoln Lakes Region or western Piscataquis County in the Sebec and Schoodic Lake markets. Through her work as a personal assistant to her husband Phil for over 20 years, she has developed a tried and true method for getting things done. From listing to negotiations to closing –she’s got the skills and experience to assure your transaction goes as smoothly as possible.
Carmen is active in the Lincoln, Maine community. In the past she served on the Advisory Board for the Partnership for a Healthy Northern Penobscot and was a member of the SPRINT coalition. Most recently, Carmen served as the 2019 president of the Greater Bangor Area Realtors, currently sits on its board of directors and served previously as its treasurer . She also currently serves at the treasurer of the Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Technology Committee for Maine LIstings. She eholds both a Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from the University of Maine and has a background in laboratory science.
Carmen was born and raised in Presque Isle, Maine. Married to her husband Phil since 1989, she is a mother of two adult daughters and has lived in Lincoln Maine since 1986. Her personal interests include singing in the church choir, playing hand bells, learning to play piano, fly fishing, hiking and traveling as well as knitting, quilting, crocheting and sewing.
