Bauneg Beg Lake

York County, Maine

Bauneg Beg Lake is in Sanford and North Berwick, Maine, under 45 miles from Portland.

The Portland International Jetport and is under 40 miles away, and there are multiple York Hospital branches within 20 miles.

Groceries and snacks can be found at several stores and markets within 10 miles. Locals recommend restaurants such as Pilots Cove Cafe, Village Pizza, Lords Clam Box, and El Mexicano.

Happy Medium

At around 200 acres, Bauneg Beg Lake offers its residents privacy and plenty of room for lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, and relaxing on the shoreline. Many homes have docks, making it easy to explore the water.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can expect to find smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel, hornpout, white sucker, minnow, golden shiner, common shiner, and pumpkinseed sunfish.

Local Entertainment

Golfers should be sure to hit the links at Sanford Country Club. It features an 18-hole golf course, a newly renovated multi-purpose event space, a restaurant, a bar, and an outdoor patio with rustic-inspired decor.

Outdoorsmen and women should make the trek to Bauneg Beg Mountain. At 860 feet above sea level, it provides great views of the surrounding countryside.

Explore Portland

The nearby city of Portland is teeming with history, great food, and museums.

A great draw is Old Port. This neighborhood has cobblestone roads and still features some original buildings from the 19th century. With great shopping and only steps away from the wharf, which brings in some of the best seafood in the world, Old Port is a must-visit destination.

Consider going on one of Portland’s many brewery tours, or visit the Portland Museum of Art. Featuring artists such as Andy Warhol and Claude Monet, this museum’s website states that with more than 18,000 pieces, it would take visitors almost 10 years to see everything in the museum.

Built-in 1807 the Portland Observatory is the country’s last remaining maritime signal tower. At a height of 86 feet, the observatory offers great views of the coastline and the city.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Bauneg Beg Lake is an excellent choice.