A Gorgeous Gilded Age Mansion Is Up For Auction In Maine

Living in Maine is something special no matter what type of home you have. Whether you're renting, own your own home or prefer keep things interesting by living a more mobile lifestyle in a camper or van. While of that is great, we think it's obvious that the ideal situation is probably a Gilded-Age mansion right here in Vacationland. You're definitely worth it! And the best news? It's up for auction, so you're bound to get a great deal.

If you're searching for that perfect next home, you'll probably want to consider ponying up the dough for this place! Named "East of Eden," it was originally built in 1909 by renowned architect Guy Lowell. It's been completely restored and cared for all these years, making it feel brand-new.

Located in Bar Harbor, on Mount Desert Island you might even be able to offset the cost by renting it out to folks who want to visit Acadia. You're going to need to find SOME way to afford it because even though it's at auction, some might consider this a tad steep.

It was originally listed for $15.5 million and then was reduced to a cool $12.5 million.

"East of Eden" is considered an Italianate palazzo-style mansion and it has more than 12,000 square feet of living space.

The mansion is located in an area that was once referred to as "Millionaire’s Row" just off Route 3. It's between the village of Hulls Cove and downtown Bar Harbor.

Buying it means getting the home as well as the 9 beautiful waterfront acres and and over 1,000 feet of shoreline frontage.

Inside, the restoration is visible with impeccable details and beautiful accents.

There are 28 rooms, which includes 8 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms, 3 half baths and a kitchen. There's even a wine cellar!

So, how much are we talking about? Right now the property is said to be valued at about $5 million, which is quite a drastic reduction from the original price!

Interested? The auction being run through Ferrante-Collier and is open to registered bidders who have paid 250,000 upfront by September 6th. The auction will take place at 2 p.m. on September 7th.

So, what do you think? Seems like a no-brainer to us!

For more information, click here. And, to see more photos of the exterior and interior, check out this website.

To check out more beautiful and historic Maine homes, click here. These 11 homes come with some cool stories.