48 Birches is a charming countryside retreat with 30± versatile acres consisting primarily of fields and woods, ideal for recreational or agricultural pursuits. The house is a historic Cape-style farmhouse originally built in the 1800s with plenty of modern updates to add to distinctive period details. The home has an ell, with a very special and rustic summer kitchen, plus an unfinished second floor, that connects the house to an expansive three-car garage. The landscape has been thoughtfully cultivated, with areas for flower/vegetable gardens, and there is a small apple orchard.

The four-bedroom Cape features exposed wood beams, brick accents, and original wide-board wood floors, which contribute to the appealing atmosphere reminiscent of a classic Maine farmhouse. A formal living room is centered around a wood-burning fireplace, and there is also a sitting room, an office/den, and a main floor bedroom with built-ins. The eat-in, farmhouse-style kitchen is functional and charming with a wood-burning cookstove.The home's second floor has three comfortable bedrooms with a full bath and an open landing.The summer kitchen is perfect for washing and preparing home-grown fruits and vegetables, and the open room upstairs could be used for storage or finished as an additional living area.The oversized garage has plenty of space for three cars and wood, tools, and equipment storage.The rural landscape presents opportunities for farming and other agricultural activities. There are currently multiple types of apple trees as well as established berry bushes, asparagus and rhubarb beds, perennial flower gardens, grape vines, and gardens ready to be tilled.The property is conveniently located ten minutes away from the amenities, shops, and dining in Belfast and thirty minutes away from the desirable Camden/Rockport area.