33.7± acres of rolling Maine hardwood forest, an existing camp, brook frontage, and frontage on two roads offering potential flexibility for future residential use. This property at the corner of Route 3 and Branch Mills Road in Palermo combines the appeal of a private hunting retreat with the possibility of dividing off one or two house lots, subject to applicable approvals.

The land has approximately 320 feet of frontage on Route 3 and 565 feet on Branch Mills Road. Both are paved, year-round maintained roads with power available. An existing driveway provides access to the camp via a deeded right-of-way that crosses a corner of an abutting property. The parcel has been surveyed, providing a useful starting point for buyers planning for the future.

The terrain is moderately rolling, with two prominent ridges creating valleys between them. These natural features are particularly interesting from a hunting perspective. Deer often use terrain features to guide their movement, and the valleys offer locations worth investigating for stand placement and scouting. Deer and deer sign were observed during a recent property tour, supporting the property's appeal as a recreational hunting parcel.

The forest is predominantly hardwood, with beech, ash, and oak making up much of the cover, along with scattered pine. Portions of the property have been regularly harvested for firewood, while approximately one-third has not been logged in more than 50 years. This combination provides variation in forest age and structure, with older timber in some sections and younger growth in others. Travel through the woods is relatively easy despite the rolling terrain, making the acreage enjoyable to explore on foot.

Turner Branch Brook runs along the eastern boundary, adding another natural feature to the property. The combination of hardwood ridges, valleys, younger growth, and brook frontage creates a varied landscape for wildlife and outdoor recreation.

An existing 16x16 camp shell serves as a starting point for buyers seeking a recreational base. The structure rests on piers and has a metal roof, a loft large enough for sleeping accommodations, a propane cook stove, and a propane heater. The shell is weathertight, although the interior remains unfinished. There is no installed electrical system, water supply, or septic system, and the permitting status is unknown. Buyers should verify the structure's status and any intended improvements with the town.

Beyond hunting and recreation, the road frontage creates another opportunity worth exploring. With frontage on two roads and power available along both, the property may offer potential to divide off one or two residential lots while retaining substantial acreage for a camp, hunting, or other recreational use. No soil testing has been completed, and buyers should independently investigate septic suitability, access, minimum lot requirements, subdivision regulations, and applicable town approvals.

The property is not enrolled in Maine's Tree Growth Tax program, providing additional flexibility for buyers considering changes in land use.

Located approximately 10 minutes from the China Lakes area, the property offers a rural setting with access to surrounding communities and outdoor recreation. Whether the goal is a hunting property with an existing camp, a future home on acreage, or a combination of residential and recreational uses, this parcel deserves a closer look.

Walk the ridges, explore the brook frontage, and consider how the road access and acreage could work for your plans.