Two of Our Historic Homes for Sale Highlighted in “Maine Homes by Down East”
Maine Homes by Down East, the seasonal home and design publication released by Down East, has selected two historic properties represented by Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty for its “Listings We Love” column: 161 Russell Avenue in Rockport, built in 1860 as the original schoolhouse for the quaint harbor town, and 298 West Road in Belgrade, a farmhouse on 40 acres built in 1826.
161 Russell Avenue, Rockport, Maine
Offered at $895,000
Represented by Kate Jackson
This is a three-story 1860s house in the heart of Rockport Village, a short distance from Rockport Harbor, fine dining, the Rockport Opera House, and the newly constructed public library. This treasure has been well maintained and bears a plaque that says it was the original schoolhouse in Rockport. The ground level has two rooms — one would be a perfect office or guest room and the other provides storage and access to mechanical systems. The second story is the main floor, and has a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace, dining area, kitchen, full bath, guest room, and laundry room. The third story has a full bath and two bedrooms. Learn more about this historic home for sale here.
298 West Road, Belgrade, Maine
Offered at $700,000
Represented by Tammy Ruda
The Yeaton homestead, built by Paul Yeaton in 1826, sits on 40 wooded acres filled with flower and vegetable gardens and rock walls. Original handcrafted details include beams, carvings, chair rails, moldings, built-ins, and mantels on five wood-burning fireplaces. The kitchen features rustic beams and whaling oars, a brick hearth, a beehive oven with a built-in gunpowder closet, a professional Frigidaire refrigerator, used for the previous bed and breakfast, and a Garland gas stove. The Andrew Yeaton Room has a wood-burning fireplace and walk-in closet and the Paul Yeaton Room overlooks the north gardens and side yard. On the second floor is Donna’s Room, with a fireplace, bath, and hatch in the floor that leads to a secret spot; a sunny birthing room with painted-wood floors; and a suite added in 2006. Explore trails that lead to a babbling brook and scenery with wildlife galore. Learn more about this historic home for sale here.
