This one-of-a-kind contemporary home nestled on 18 acres in the Western Maine Mountains is a showstopper. Custom-built with care by a family of artists, this 4 bedroom home was designed with exquisite detail and hardwood floors throughout. The expansive Great Room with built-in bookshelves is the heart of the home. It features a spacious dining area, electric fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the scenic back patio, backyard, and forest beyond. The kitchen features an island with butcher block and custom cork siding, a 6-burner Viking gas range with double ovens and a griddle, a large Viking microwave, a sub zero fridge and a Miele dishwasher that are all built-in to blend with the cabinetry. The beds are all built-in alongside beautiful storage and shelving units throughout the home. Amenities include an office accessible by original dutch-stairs, a small workshop with doors opening to the side yard, a 50 amp EV charger, radiant floor heating in the tiled areas, well insulated walls, ample ski/gear storage, two stone patios, a separate guest suite with private entrance and a driveway alarm that signals when guests arrive. Built with aspirations as an artist retreat, the property includes a private outbuilding that currently functions as an art studio with built-in Murphy bed to house additional guests. The spacious hardwood deck overlooks a field of ferns and woods. The property has a robust rental history, has been enjoyed by skiers, hikers, artists, and wedding guests. The greater Bethel region is on the edge of the White Mountains and southern rim of the Mahoosuc Range, and is a year-round outdoor recreation mecca with award-winning restaurants and home to the prestigious Gould Academy. Nearby attractions include Sunday River Resort, Mt Abram Ski and Bike Park, the Appalachian Trail, fishing and kayaking along the Androscoggin River and Gilead region, Grafton Notch State Park, several golf courses, and a dedicated network of mountain bike trails.