Franklin, ME 04634(Hancock County)

The Sanctuary lot, as it is referred to, has views of Hog Bay, Schoodic Mountain, potentially Mount Desert Island, common waterfront on Hog Bay, ledge outcrops, 600+/- feet of frontage on town maintained South Bay Road and a diverse forest make this a unique desirable kingdom lot. Located in Hancock County in the town of Franklin, this tract is just a short drive to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Ellsworth. This ±243-acre lot provides plenty of space, trails, a beaver pond that attracts wildlife, some harvestable timber, and areas of well-established regeneration. Highest point on the tract reaches 212’ from a low point of approximately 10’ above sea level across South Bay Road at Hog Bay – the waterfront lot that is considered common & undivided ownership. Hog Bay flows into Taunton Bay, Sullivan Bay and soon after Frenchman’s Bay at Mount Desert Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Hog Bay is a recognized nesting area for migrating birds and attracts Bald Eagles and Osprey. Sullivan Bay contains the very scenic Sullivan Falls, a reversing falls produced by tidal currents between Taunton Bay and Sullivan Harbor known for great canoeing and kayaking. The adjacent land is around 58+/- acres and is being developed into a 13-lot subdivision that is currently on the market. Taxes to be determined.