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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $238
MLS Listing ID 1632191
Bedrooms 20
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1791
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 126.000 Acres
Acres 126.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Maine Listings
Land Area 9000
Property Description
In the early 1900s, Henry Varnum Poor (founder of Standard & Poor's, later the S&P 500) carried out the final expansion, with contributions from influential architects Stanford White and Frederick Law Olmstead. It has been home to 8 generations of the same family, the setting for a major motion picture, and a profitable retreat, event, and vacation rental venue.
The property offers extensive manicured lawns, gardens, trails, and magnificent views. The main home boasts 16 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a stately dining room, and an impressive Great Hall for which photos do not do justice. There are also income-producing caretaker's cottage and barns, and generous garage and workshop space.
Originally homesteaded in 1791, the Merrill House is poised for its next owner to carry on its legacy, own a piece of American history, and operate a successful business in a setting like no other. Perhaps a retreat center, outdoor adventure base, or wedding venue.
The property is partially heated, supporting three-season occupancy of up to 32 overnight guests, and four season for up to 12 overnight with 6 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, study, & Great Hall, with 200-amp electrical service and updated plumbing.
Merrill House is surrounded by four-season outdoor recreation. Bethel, ME is about 30 minutes away, as are the Sunday River and Black Mountain ski areas. The Appalachian Trail is about 12 minutes away, and numerous walking, biking, ski, and motorsports trails right out the door. Rangeley, ME is about 1 hour away and Portland International Jetport and North Conway, NH are about 90 minutes away.
Location
State ME
County Oxford
Zoning Mixed
Direction I-95 to exit 63, north on Route 26, then right on Route 232, then left on Route 2, Right on Route 5, then left on Elm Street in Andover. Look for stone wall and gravel driveway to property about half a mile on the left.
Body of Water Ellis River
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuilding, Shed(s), Barn(s)
Basement Interior Entry
Interior
Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Wood
Fireplaces Number 14
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
View Fields, Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Composition
Porch Deck
Garage Yes
Building
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial
Others
Tax ID 10SouthArmRoadAndover04226
Nearby School & Business