Lake Christopher is close enough to all the areas activities to make it the perfect home base. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. LakeLubbers is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn commissions by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Set in the foothills of the White Mountains, it is truly a lake for all seasons. Bethel Maine Vacation Rentals ~ The Maine Houses on Lake - Lot / Land for 68.32 acres lot. At the time of his notoriety, neighbors who lived near Knight's childhood home reported that for 14 years, they had exchanged no more than a few words with Knight's mother. Acres: 0.220, $2,325,000 Mann's Mill, built in 1890 is now Lake Christopher Condominiums. They employed a number of local people. If you click and purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Acres: 0.840, $369,000 Find real estate agents who specialize in Maine lake property to help you buy or sell a lake home. - Lot / Land for sale. Next photo. Lake Christopher The information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Lake Christopher sits directly northeast of Mount Christopher, a steeply sloped peak. Used under license. Christopher Thomas Knight - Wikipedia Save time and use this interactive map to find, compare and book at the best rates. WebChristopher Thomas Knight (born December 7, 1965), also known as the North Pond Hermit, is a former recluse and burglar who lived without human contact (with two very The nearby mountains provide ample opportunity to downhill ski, and there are groomed trails for cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, and dog sledding. Established May 16, 1918, the forest covers parts of Maine and New Hampshire and has over 1,200 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Although the lake is only a short distance away from South Pond, Maine on a map, there is no waterway connecting the two bodies of water. [3] He regularly took cold sponge baths, shaved, and cut his hair, in part to avoid suspicion in the event he was spotted by others. Contact us for more info. He resides in Camden, Maine. Finkel compared this observation to similar statements by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Charles de Foucauld, and Thomas Merton. Bryant Pond, ME $239,900. Christopher Babbidge Lake Christopher Lodge was built in 1904 by Mortimer and Frances Wiske. In June of 1921 it opened as Birch Villa Inn, and brought summer people to the lake and town; it also had a music camp. They employed a number of local people. Across from the Merle Ring House on Birch St. there was a Granite Quarry which operated from 1852-1917. [8], Journalist Michael Finkel met with Knight for nine one-hour sessions while he was in jail. In the spring and summer, Lake Christopher explodes with fish and fishermen. Group rates are available - please Dearborne Mill, later Stowells was built in 1880. Previous photo. 2023 Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Set in the foothills of the White Mountains, it is truly a lake forKeep scrolling to read more. Slowly, afternoon slips into evening and the light dims on Bryant Lake. Bryant Lake, more commonly known as Lake Christopher, is in the Village of Bryant Pond in the Town of Woodstock in Oxford County, Maine. Explore! He assumed office on December 7, 2022. [7] Judge Nancy Mills believes that Knight was unlikely to reoffend. An infestation of the invasive plant called variable leaf milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum), began in a cove on the northeast side of the lake in 2002. Acres: 10.000. WebLittle Sebago Lake, Gray Lake House, Maine Sleeps 41 bedroom3 beds Premier Host HouseOn the lake Lakefront 4BD on Pushaw Lake Sleeps 84 bedrooms5 beds Premier Host Cottage Adorable waterfront gem with 2 kayaks, high-speed WiFi, full kitchen & dock Sleeps 22 beds Premier Host House RANGLEY LAKE WATERFRONT!!! Three large guest houses located on Lake Christopher, near Sunday Water from the lake is not ideal for drinking water, partially due to high levels of colored dissolved organic matter, so local residents get drinking water from a nearby spring on Route 26.[3]. There was no car in the driveway, so Knight thought it was empty. Fully The listing brokers offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. [10][non-primary source needed], Principal industries in the area surrounding the lake were listed as "lumbering and farming" in the year 1919. when Maine was still part of Massachusetts, "Maine Lakes: Morphometry and Geographic Information", "Woodstock considers hydrological study of Route 26 Roadside Spring", "Lake Overview Bryant Pond (Lake Christopher) Greenwood, Woodstock, Oxford, Maine", "Invasive Milfoil Control Project Showing Results", "OUTDOORS: Ice fishing is hot stuff in Maine", "(Facebook post, Woodstock Historical Society)", "N.W. Bryant Lake, Maine, USA Vacation Info: LakeLubbers The lake was historically referred to as Bryant's Pond in reference to the Bryant's Pond railroad station. Acres: 13.060, $370,000 It is now the State of Maine Extension 4-H camp. Data last updated 2023-05-02 02:39:10 PDT. Marguerite Gardens. This fully equipped property can accommodate up to 9 guests and is located 30 seconds from, and has full access to, beautiful Lake Christopher. Rentals: The Ideal Group Getaway! These are some activities in the Bryant Lake, ME area visitors can enjoy: Bryant Lake has been known to have the following fish species: If youre considering a Bryant Lake lake house rental or hotel, weve made it super easy to find the best rates and compare vacation accommodations at a glance. The lake is in the Androscoggin River Valley, part of the Lakes and Mountains region of western Maine. Maine There are also healthy populations of chain pickerel, golden shiner and rainbow smelt to challenge anglers. Acres: 1.290, $134,900 The fishermen follow the trout and the chase is on. The Bryant family played a large role in settling the area around the lake when Maine was still part of Massachusetts. It is highly ranked as a safe place to live with rugged natural beauty with over 6,000 lakes and 5,000 miles of oceanfront. Winter at the lake brings horse-drawn sleigh rides through the snow-hushed countryside and ice skating on the lake.