220 Cain Hill RoadPalermo, ME 04354Sale Price: $785,000

Old world charm meets modern amenities and energy efficiency in this unique French country-inspired organic farm and Equestrian Estate. Big Birch Farm is situated on 117 private, tranquil acres of organic pastures, gardens, a 22+/- acre wild blueberry field and 3,000 ft. of waterfront on Beech Pond! Built in 1850 with additions added in 1978 and 2015. This 4 bd/2 1/2 bath home has a tremendous amount to offer. The gourmet kitchen-with high ceilings is the highlight of the home, featuring salvaged hand hewn beams, distressed handmade Amish maple cabinets, Black walnut floors and island top and well as an antique slate sink from Paris, Bosch induction stove top and Electrolux oven and a wood burning cast iron cook stove. The dining room is sunken-fully windowed- with black bamboo floors opens out to an open air meditative Zen Garden. A large family room, cozy library, 1st floor master with bath,1st floor laundry as well as another full bath and an office round out the first floor. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a half bath. There's a mud room, a tack room and attached 2 car garage. A covered patio overlooks a view of the horse pastures and duck pond. The horse property is fully fenced and cross fenced into 4 adjoining pastures with run-in shelters for horses. Fencing is a mix of wood board and post and wire horse-safe netting to contain smaller animals. Riding trails run throughout the property and nearby. A large level area lends itself to a future riding area or barn. There is also a chicken coop with rabbit runs adjacent to the old schoolhouse from when the property was used as a nature preserve. An organic blueberry field has become a popular summer destination for an income producing U-Pick Berries and farm stand business. The gardens are organic and bio-dynamically tended. The property has heirloom fruit trees, raspberries, blackberries and wild mushrooms to forage. Don't miss the Matterport virtual tour