PO1-1 Deer Road, Carroll Plt, ME, 04487 | $575,000

Welcome to the hills of Carroll Plantation, Maine, where an extraordinary opportunity awaits you. This mountain-top retreat spans 575± acres of forest land, offering miles of interior roads, a diverse hardwood forest, and nearly a mile of frontage along the babbling Getchell and Barker Brooks. At its heart is the peak of Getchell Mountain, providing breathtaking views of the property and surrounding countryside.
LOCATION Carroll Plantation, is a small eastern Penobscot County town with a population of just 138. The area is known for its hilly terrain and fertile soil. Travelers along Route 6 from Lincoln to Topsfield will recognize the stunning vistas of Bowers Mountain, Getchell Mountain, and Vinegar Hill, which frame the southern landscape of Carroll Plantation.
This rural area is miles away from any crowds, yet you will find gas and convenience items in the small village of Springfield 6 ½ miles away. Lincoln is the closest town for services such as a regional hospital, grocery stores, building supplies, restaurants and more. The nearest commercial airport is in Bangor, 75 miles to the south.
PROPERTY The land itself offers a variety of elevations, ranging from 500 FASL along the brooks to 1, 020 feet at the peak of Getchell Mountain.
According to NRCS soil survey, the land is characterized by a complex mix of silty and sandy loams. While the terrain is mostly rugged with impressive slopes ideal for hardwood growth, there are level areas that could be cleared for cultivation of crops or food plots.
The forest is mostly early successional hardwoods with a mix of softwoods and hardwoods along the two brooks. Getchell and Barker Brooks not only make up nearly a mile of property line, they also are a year-round water supply for game animals. These spring fed waters combined with the property's soils, timber age and timber stand types provide near perfect habitat and cover for ruffed grouse, whitetail deer and moose.

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