30 Balsam DriveHolden, ME 04429Price: $715,000

Tucked away on 4.17 wooded acres in Holden, this beautifully crafted Colonial offers the peace and peace of mind you're searching for--just minutes to Bangor, Brewer and everyday essentials. A setting like this doesn't show up often, where privacy, space, convenience and security come together seamlessly. Built with energy efficiency and longevity at its core, the home features insulated concrete form (ICF) construction for superior durability, fire resistance and high-wind protection. Maine's Big Bad Wolf weather can huff and puff--this house was built to stand strong. With 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths, the layout offers comfortable living with room to grow. The main living area features radiant heated ceramic tile and a highly efficient pellet stove capable of heating the entire home, while staying on budget. It flows into an eat-in kitchen with a generous island--perfect for gathering and entertaining. The 1st-floor primary ensuite includes hardwood floors, a walk-in closet and private bath with soaking tub. A flexible bonus room works well as an office, den or hobby space. The laundry/mudroom with ½ bath adds function, while the walk-in pantry offers excellent storage. Upstairs, 4 bedrooms feature hardwood floors and custom closet built-ins, along with a full bath. A walkthrough storage area leads to a partially finished above-garage great room ready for your touches. The daylight walkout basement includes a ½ bath with potential expansion for living, a workshop, hobbies or maybe a home business. Outside, enjoy a deck leading to an above-ground pool with solar cover, an irrigation system, generator hookup and handcrafted chicken coop. Room for your multi-wheeled toys, too. Yes, freedom abounds in this unique subdivision! Just 5 minutes to Brewer amenities or Fields Pond Audubon Center, 15 to Bangor's airport and Northern Light EMMC, 30 to the University of Maine, 1 hour to Acadia. If you've been waiting for privacy without compromise, this i