1270 Lakeview Drive 24, China, ME 04358

New Listing
$425,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,408 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 387,684 Status: Active
Current Price: $425,000 List Date: 9/28/2026 Last Modified: 9/28/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own a piece of China Lake history at The Cottages on China Lake. Originally established as Cole's Tea Room and Cabins, the property later became known as Candlewood Lodge, a popular seasonal destination where families gathered for meals, recreation, swimming, and time on the lake. Today, the property is part of The Cottages on China Lake, a seasonal lakeside community with shared spaces, sandy beach access, and deeded boat slips. The original lodge offers more than 3,400 square feet of living space, with a daylight walkout basement, a private driveway and expansive views overlooking China Lake. The generous layout provides a unique opportunity for a new owner to make the space their own while preserving a connection to the property's history as a gathering place. Residents enjoy access to the shared sandy beach and a deeded boat slip, providing convenient access to the lake for boating, swimming, fishing, and paddling. At approximately 3,900 acres, China Lake is ...

Listing Details MLS# 1682311

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Condominium

Location Information

Street #
1270
Street Name
Lakeview
Street Type
Drive
Unit #
24
County
Kennebec
Town
China
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04358
Zip +4
4342
Leased Land
No
Book
12451
Page
263-264
Map
63
Lot
001
Zoning
Shoreland/Rural
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Neighborhood Association
The Cottages at China Lake
Association
Yes
Association Fee
161.5
Fee Frequency Paid
Monthly
Full Tax Amount $
2782
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
425000

Property Information

Surveyed
Yes
Seasonal
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
5
# Bedrooms
Yes
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Half Baths
4
Total Baths
4
Year Built
1920
SqFt Finished Above Grade
3408
SqFt Finished Total
3408
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
8.9
Source of Acreage
Public Records

Water Info

Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Amount
439
Water Frontage Shared
439
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
China Lake

Condominium

Unit Type
Condo
Building #
24
FHA Certification
No
Rental Allowed
Yes
# of Buildings
22
Units in Building
Yes
Total Units
22

More Information

Parking

Reserved Parking
Yes
Reserved Parking Spaces
24

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Well Landscaped Location: Near Golf Course; Near Town Roads: Public Source of Water Frontage: Public Records Water Body Type: Lake View: Scenic Appliances Included: Electric Range; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Other Style: Cottage Levels: Two Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only; Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Wood Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Heat Pump; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Propane; Wood Water Heater: Gas; On Demand; Tankless Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Hardwood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Glassed-in Porch; Porch Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Restrictions: Other Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank; Shared Septic Water: Private; Seasonal; Well

Room Information

Room Name Level
Great Room First
Kitchen First
Mud Room First
Bedroom 1 First
Sunroom First
IDX
Listing Office: Portside Real Estate Group
Last Updated: September - 28 - 2026
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