Residential Land with Home for Sale in Auburn, Maine

This exquisite home is truly one of a kind & sits high above Lake Auburn on 6..67 acres of total privacy offering seasonal views of the lake & the night lights of Lost Valley Ski area in the winter months! This beauty was architecturally designed by the well renowned Alonzo J. Harriman in 1965 & built in 1966 for Dr. & Mrs. Charles Phillips. Dr. Phillips was the 4th president to serve at Bates College & the youngest president to be selected at the age of 34. To this day many of the original details of this 3300 sq. ft. single floor living plan have been preserved & appreciated. Upon entering the home it is easy to feel the quality & attention to detail. The very large open living room boasts of a barrel vaulted ceiling, a 13' bay window, a centered gas fireplace plus space for formal dining & entertaining. Throughout the home you will find many of the rooms offer a multiple of options. The original secretary & adjoining library might now be used as a sitting room or office leading into a very spacious family room with wall-to-wall bookcases or display areas. The primary bedroom offers lovely wall space for placement of furniture & entrance to a private bathroom with 5' shower, 2 separate vanities & bidet. The other 2 bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bathroom for convenience and privacy. There is also an entrance powder room off the foyer. When entering the home through the side door or garage there is a well designed mudroom complete with walk-in closets, built-in cabinetry & laundry.. Upon entering the kitchen you will love the design with center island for congregating as well as oodles of cabinet space & lighted display cases. The kitchen opens up to what can either be used as a dining room with corner China cabinets or as a sitting room which is today's design as shown in the photos. There is a Dutch door that leads to the back patio for summer enjoyment. The on demand whole house generator supplies uninterrupted power. Picture yourself here for the holidays!