157 Craig Pond Trail , Orland, ME 04472(Hancock County)

Imagine the dreamy possibilities with this kingdom waterfront compound on pristine Craig Pond in East Orland. Originally operated for decades as a popular sleepaway camp, the Flying Moose Lodge property offers two seasonal cottages, the historic lodge, dining hall and kitchen, former infirmary, a workshop, and a handful of lean-tos with sleeping areas. The 64 acre parcel boasts a seasonal dock and 3,000 feet of frontage on pristine Craig Pond. Currently off the grid, there is the potential to bring electricity to the site as it has frontage on Hatchery Road. The Brown Cabin Built in the 1920’s, this cabin was originally built to house the camp director. It offers a large great room with views of the water and a large stone fireplace with exposed chimney. There is a galley-style kitchen, two bedrooms, a screened-in porch, an outdoor shower, and a composting toilet.The Gray Cabin A path through the woods leads to this second seasonal home that was built by hand in the 1970’s for the assistant camp director and his family. This cabin includes a wonderful screen porch overlooking the pond, a living room, modern kitchen, three bedrooms, a sleeping porch, outdoor shower, and a composting toilet.Lodge Building Perhaps the crown jewel of this unique property, this building was originally built in 1875. This charming structure offers a beautiful stone fireplace and a covered, outdoor sitting area perched above the water.Additional buildings include a four-bay storage garage, a workshop, dining hall and kitchen, an infirmary building, and several lean-tos. Some of the structures need extensive renovation or razing, but their footprints are valuable as they are all sited very close to the pond.This incredible property has been owned by the same family for over 80 years. Renovate to your taste for use as a private retreat or waterside resort.Although privately located, the property is just a short drive to shopping in Blue Hill, Belfast, Ellsworth, and Bar Harbor, as well as Acadia National Park and two airports. Craig pond offers excellent waters for swimming and boating in the summer and ice fishing in the winter. There is beautiful hiking in the nearby 4,500-acre Wildlands Preserve owned by the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. The Flying Moose property is currently off-the grid, but there is potential to bring electric and/or solar power to the property.