20 Betty Welch RoadYork, ME 03909Sale Price: $685,000

Energy-conscious, modern and wonderfully livable, this custom home connects two separate and complete dwelling areas into one stunningly designed, functional homestead. Both dwellings feature open floor plans, high ceilings, large windows, sliding glass doors, sky lights and huge wrap around deck creating an ''even when you're inside, you're outside'' feel that takes full advantage of the surrounding natural beauty and wildlife viewing. The ''front house'' offers an open concept galley kitchen/ dining/ living room space with Eco fireplace, 2+ bedrooms/ 2 bath, including master with en suite, office, laundry room, and several airy loft spaces. The ''back house'' offers 17 foot cathedral ceiling with expansive windows looking out to beautiful woods, a large bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, plus laundry room and a large, airy loft perfectly suited for another sleeping area, studio or office. Designed for energy-efficiency, the ''front house'' is a south-facing, passive-solar design that heats the 6'' thick polished concrete floor. Additionally, the Eco Firebox radiates stored heat for 12-24 hrs. plus heats water for the radiant flooring. Extensive amounts of environmentally-friendly, dense-packed cellulose insulation keeps the home quiet, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The yard boasts an English stonewall, established perennial flower gardens, raised vegetable garden beds and an expansive grassed area looking onto 80+ acres of hayfield and woods. A brand new, detached 2-car garage including a 14' x 32' workshop area and 2nd floor for abundant storage completes this rustic-modern homestead where you can enjoy the simple life in this coastal Maine community.