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Residential
228 Main Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
Beds
3
Baths
2
Square Ft.
2,970
$980,100
Located in the National Register Historic district of Wiscasset village sits this circa 1780 architectural gem on a hill with partial Sheepscot River views. Altered circa 1880, it features Italianate Bay windows, intricate hand carved trim including corbels, stars, roping, etc. The home is surrounded by beautiful gardens, the town… Read More common, and historic homes. Renovated in 2020, it features a new roof (May 2026), new kitchen and baths, updated plumbing and wiring, custom cedar storm windows, custom Bali blinds, new hybrid water heater, and hybrid high efficiency furnace. It is expansive with eleven rooms and two full baths. There are three porches (one screened), a large lawn, and a lovely sitting area along the ell. A finished shop (formerly a garage) is attached with storage above. Period details include five fireplaces, crown moldings, wainscoting, tin and beamed ceilings, raised field paneling, all wood floors, murals, and exquisite trim. There are rock walls, brick walkways, granite steps, crushed granite driveway edged with cobblestones, a wrought iron fence, and bee pollinator gardens. The first-floor family room could serve as a master bedroom. The ell is comprised of the kitchen, workshop, screened porch, shop, bonus room, and large room now serving as a Pub entertaining area with porch. The new kitchen, a chef's dream, features recessed lighting, pumpkin pine floors, custom cabinets, black walnut and soapstone counters with undermount sink and swan neck faucet, eat-in area, pantry, VT Castings heat stove with brick hearth, gas programmable stove/oven, and GE Profile appliances. Character abounds in this home which is unparalleled in quality of construction by skilled artisans of yester year combined with thoughtful modern updates. Selling furnished including antiques and curated accoutrements with exceptions as listed. Formerly an antique shop with a prime location, it could also serve as a short-term rental. Read Less
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Listing Snapshot
Days Online
5
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Square Ft.
2,970
Lot Size
0.15 Acres
Year Built
1780
MLS Number
1663950
Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Appliances: "ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances", "Washer", "Refrigerator", "Gas Range", "Dryer", "Dishwasher", "Cooktop"
Basement
Basement: "Interior", "Bulkhead", "Full", "Unfinished"
Building
Architectural Style: "Colonial", Building Area Source: Public Records, Building Area Total: 2,970, Construction Materials: "Other", "Clapboard", Year Built: 1780
Cooling
Cooling Included, Cooling: "Wall/Window Unit(s)"
Accessibility Features
Accessibility Features: "32 - 36 Inch Doors", "36 - 48 Inch Halls"
Exterior Features
Other Equipment: "Internet Access Available", "Cable", Patio And Porch Features: "Patio", "Porch", "Porch-Screened", Patio And Porch Features: "Patio", "Porch", "Porch-Screened"
Fence
Fencing: "Fenced"
Fireplaces
Building includes fireplace, 5 total fireplaces
Floors
Flooring: "Wood"
Foundation
Foundation Details: "Slab", "Brick/Mortar", "Granite", "Poured Concrete", "Stone"
Garage
Attached Garage, Garage Included, 1 garage space
Water Features
Water Body Name: Sheepscot River, Waterfront Features: "River/Brook/Stream", "Nearby"
Heating
Heating: "Oil", "Propane", "Baseboard", "Blowers", "Direct Vent Furnace", "Hot Water", "Radiator", "Zoned", Heating Included
Interior Features
Features: "Walk-in Closets", "1st Floor Bedroom", "Attic", "Bathtub", "Pantry", "Shower", "Storage"
Laundry
Features: "Main Level"
Lot
Features: "Well Landscaped", "Rolling/Sloping", "Corner Lot", "Level", "Sidewalks", "Historic District", "Intown", "Near Shopping", "Neighborhood", "Retail Strip", 0.15 acres, Area: 0.15, 6,534 square feet
Parking
Features: "Storage Above", "Gravel", "Paved", "Inside Entrance", "5 - 10 Spaces"
Property
Parcel Number: WISC-000001-000000-000142U, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence, View: "Scenic", Zoning: Res. Village II
Roof
Roof: "Shingle"
Security Features
Features: "Security System"
Sewer
Sewer: "Public Sewer"
Taxes
Annual Amount: $6,284, Tax Lot: 142
Utilities
Electric: "Circuit Breakers", Water Source: "Public"
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