Own your own private peninsula with stunning views and an incredible 1,800+/- ft. of waterfront. This West Gardiner bungalow (on a full foundation) is set on .8+/- acres, w/panoramic vistas of Horseshoe Pond. With wildlife galore and ample tranquility, the home lives up to its name: 'Putterfen,' Scandinavian for 'putter by the pond.' Built in 1939, the house has lovely hand-crafted doors, arches, and carved details of wildlife and nature. Later expanded and renovated in 2006+/-, it has several updates including a remodeled bathroom, new wiring, new shingles, rebuilt chimneys, two Rinnai heaters, pellet stove in basement and two on-demand water heaters. The renovated kitchen exudes natural beauty w/ blue austral granite counters from Madagascar (blue crystal and labradorite) & the black marinace granite island. The cherry cabinets, deep granite under mount sink , stainless appliances, and gourmet Jenn-air gas stove/grill add to this lovely room w/spectacular sunset views. The open concept living room features cherry floors and handcrafted pine mantel that frames the gas stove. Like the kitchen, the LR offers terrific vistas through the slider door. A built-in castle oak sideboard and a window serving buffet add character to the adjoining dining room. Marble countertops and porcelain tile grace the renovated bathroom w/its expansive shower. The nearby Master has also been updated w/a walk-in closet area and a window seat. A second bedroom, mudroom, breezeway w/woodstove & garage workshop add to this charming bungalow. Garage can be expanded to accommodate 2 cars. Outside, dinners and morning coffee can be enjoyed on the cedar deck. An outbuilding on the water's edge (w/electricity and cable) & a ShoreMaster dock system offer easy access to the peaceful pond, where loons, osprey and eagles abound. Make memories and enjoy the solitude of this nature sanctuary located minutes from the Interstate & downtown Gardiner.