234 Christian Ridge Rd, South Paris, ME 04281

This is a unique opportunity to lease one of Maine's great pre-Civil War barns which has been completely renovated into a magnificent private home. Stonewall Farm is offered fully furnished and will be available beginning November 1st on a one year lease. Sitting on a hill overlooking Mount Washington and the White Mountains, it offers two acres of expansive lawn and woods and even comes with a private nature trail. Only two miles from the center of downtown South Paris and five minutes from the public Paris Hill Country Club, the home is surrounded by forest, white birch trees, pine trees, spruce trees, several apple trees, azalea bushes, lilacs, etc. There is outdoor seating for 18 including an in-ground seating area for six. There is a pergola wrapped in grape vines with a seating area and hammock to enjoy in the shade. There are three other hammocks around the property, along with a tree swing and a sculpture garden with a fountain. The outdoor fire pit is surrounded with four Adirondack chairs and next to a patio dining table with umbrella and dining chairs. Hundreds of beautiful flowers bloom in the spring and summer. The property has a separate two car heated garage and one door has an automatic garage door opener. There is a badminton set, Corn Hole Toss game set and even a two person kayak for use on nearby Lake Pennesseewassee (Norway Lake). A small outdoor deck has a table and chairs that seat two people. Inside on the first floor is a very spacious kitchen with marble counter tops, a double sink, a six burner professional gas stove with broiler and overhead exhaust, and a kitchen bar seating four. There is a dish washer and trash compacter. There is a full bathroom with tub, shower, washer and dryer. The dining table can seat up to eight. The family room has a grand piano and a 60" Sony TV. Also on the first floor is the two story high Great Room with a gas fireplace, solid oak pool table, full bar and library. The Great Room also serves as a media center with a seven speaker surround sound stereo system, CD player and movie screen and projector, which accommodates both DVDs and VHS tapes. There is a separate Jacuzzi Room, a Wine Tasting and Reading Room and a Wine Cellar. The kitchen, family room and dining room are air conditioned. On the second floor is the large Master bedroom with a king size bed and two seating areas. Both the Master and a second bedroom are connected with a full bathroom that includes a walk in shower and a separate claw tub. Off the Master is a third bedroom, which can only be accessed through the master. On the third floor is a deck with incredible views of the hills, fields, woods and the White Mountains. Above the garage is a heated Game Room with a gas fireplace, stand up bar, ping pong table, game table and seating area for reading or lounging. The Game Room is air conditioned. There is a security alarm system with motion detectors. Whether you are already a resident of Maine or considering moving to the state but want to experience some time here first, this property is as good as it gets. Available on a one year lease plus utilities (electric and propane).