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Falmouth,ME 04105
Key Details
Property Type Residential
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Square Footage 4,719 sqft
Price per Sqft $301
MLS Listing ID 1622064
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1738
Annual Tax Amount $15,075
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 3.340 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates in this spacious and special 5-bedroom home. The James Merrill house is among the longest standing homes in Falmouth dating to 1738 and home to the Merrill family for over 200 years. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the warmth and character of this remarkable historic property. While history and character abound, this home also features extensive updates and a remarkable variety of spaces - a fireside dining room in the former summer kitchen, dual parlors perfect for home officing, an updated and sunny kitchen with new Bosch appliances, a cozy library, a captivating fireside inglenook, a muddy-paw ready mudroom with sink and laundry, a primary bedroom retreat with dual walk in closets and an updated bathroom, and a grand family room provides the best spot to gaze out the enormous picture window or catch the game with the woodstove fired up and snacks at the ready on the wet bar. Six fireplaces, original wide pine floors, original historic paneling and trim, beautiful bluestone patio, perennial plantings and gardens that bloom all summer long, a grand swimming pool completely refreshed in 2022 with a cute and freshly painted pool cabana including outdoor grill fireplace, 3 car garage, plug-in generator ready, and truly one of the best hide-and-go-seek houses one could ever imagine. It sits conveniently between 295 and 95 and only a few minutes to all the Portland area has to offer. Whether you're seeking a comfortable family home, a space for entertaining, or a property that is an iconic milestone in Falmouth's historic record, this home delivers it all and is a memory making machine.
Location
State ME
County Cumberland
Zoning Residential
Rooms
Family Room Built-Ins, Wood Burning Fireplace
Dining Room Formal, Wood Burning Fireplace, Built-Ins
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Island, Eat-in Kitchen
Interior
Heating Wood Stove,Hot Water,Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood,Tile,Carpet,Brick
Fireplaces Number 6
Equipment Internet Access Available,Generator,Cable
Laundry Laundry - 1st Floor,Main Level
Exterior
Parking Features Auto Door Opener,5 - 10 Spaces,Paved,On Site
Garage Spaces 3.0
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available 1
View Y/N Yes
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Rolling/Sloping,Wooded,Near Golf Course,Near Shopping,Near Town,Suburban
Foundation Stone,Granite,Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Private Sewer,Septic Design Available
Water Public
Structure Type Wood Siding,Clapboard,Wood Frame
Schools
School District Falmouth Public Schools
Others
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