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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Investment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,600 sqft
Price per Sqft $223
MLS Listing ID 1632205
HOA Y/N No
Lot Size 126.000 Acres
Acres 126.0
Property Sub-Type Investment
Source Maine Listings
Land Area 9600
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, as well as 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, 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 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 From I-95, exit 63 to rt. 26 north, then route 232 to rt. 2. Left on rt. 2, then right on rt. 5. In center of Andover, right on Elm Street, then left into property via gravel driveway between the stone walls.
Rooms
Other Rooms Barn(s), Shed(s), Outbuilding
Interior
Heating Baseboard, Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Linoleum
Equipment Internet Access Available
Exterior
Roof Type Composition
Building
Water Private
Others
Tax ID 10SouthArmRoadAndover04226
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