$3,950,000

Every so often, a property comes along that tells a story all its own, and as someone with deep roots in the Rangeley Lakes Region, I can tell you this is one of those rare places. Once upon a time, the legendary Rangeley Lake House welcomed affluent travelers from Boston and New York seeking wilderness, relaxation, and world-renowned sport fishing. Arriving by steam train, vacationers flocked to this premier resort, which relocated to the pristine shores of Marble Point in 1895. In an effort to attract prominent guests to the resort, the Lake House hired a well-known physician, who used and enjoyed the summer home that remains part of this remarkable property today. Though changing travel trends led to its demolition in 1958, its legacy of exceptional lakefront living lives on. Tucked away at the end of a majestic, tree-lined drive, a road owned from Main Street, on the exclusive east shore of Rangeley Lake, this extraordinary estate offers 1.96 beautifully landscaped acres, an impressive 906 feet of pristine lake frontage, breathtaking southwestern views, and a protected harbor. Two distinctive homes make this property truly special. The classic summer home captures the romance of the early 1900s with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a grand fireplace, inviting porch, extensive dock system, private boat basin, greenhouse, and spectacular gardens and lawns reaching the water's edge. The custom-designed winter home, less than six years old, offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a spacious deck, hot tub, private dock, and beautiful hydrangea-lined surroundings. Both homes are tastefully furnished and ready to enjoy and downtown Rangeley's shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Whether you envision a special family compound, year-round residence, or unforgettable vacation retreat, opportunities like this are seldom found. This is more than a property; it is a chance to own a piece of Rangeley's lakefront legacy and create a story of your own.