234 Christian Ridge RD Paris, ME 04281

Beautifully restored, antique barn converted to a year-round home situated in a picturesque, estate-like setting. You'll love this home the moment you drive up beginning w/expansive mountain views. There are many amenities and smart design evident throughout this modern interpretation of a classic barn, w/original building elements preserved and offering all the conveniences that make a home welcoming and comfortable. You'll love the spacious, open room flow and many architectural details found throughout - the handcrafted staircase & bookcase, built-ins, exposed beams, gleaming wood floors and more. Completely modern kitchen w/granite countertops & stainless steel appliances including a commercial gas range and hood. The hallmark of the barn is ''The Lodge Room,'' boasting 14' ceilings, a bar & gas fireplace - the perfect set-up for large gatherings! The third floor is a bonus, offering 1,800 sq ft of unfinished space w/high ceilings, plumbed w/water and sewage lines ready for a bathroom build, and the sprawling 3rd floor deck w/a birds eye view of the stunning Presidential Mountain Range in New Hampshire. Ideally located on a quiet road, this serene & private 1.78-acre lot features perennial gardens, mature landscaping & scenic views year-round. The two story, two-zoned heated garage built in 2007 features extra-wide bay doors and 710 sq ft on the 1st floor, and the 2nd floor offers 696 sq ft of immaculately finished space presently used as a music studio. This property is an ideal year-round home or a retreat-like vacation get-away w/the Western Maine & New Hampshire mountains & several ski resorts just a short drive away. The area offers abundant outdoor recreation opportunities w/lakes, hiking, biking & snowmobile trails nearby. You'll truly be away from it all, yet close to everything w/all shopping, dining, and other amenities just 10 minutes away.