Posted in Maine Attractions November 27, 2018 by

The Oldest House On The Real Estate Market Is Currently For Sale In Maine

Maine’s got some long, interesting and complicated history. In fact, all states do. But, given that we’re a bit partial to Maine we’d have to argue that our long, interesting and complicated history is the most long, interesting and complicated. What we’re trying to say is that Maine is great. It’s certainly worth picking up and moving for. Especially if you love history. The true lovers-of-all-things-old will really appreciate the fact that the oldest house on the real estate market might just be for sale in Maine!

Located in North Berwick, Maine, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is 3,066-square-feet of pure history.
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It was originally built in 1686, when Maine was actually Massachusetts, and when Massachusetts was still under British rule.
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Not only does this house come with history, but it was also moved from its original location adding a bit more uniqueness to it.
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Just prior to moving the home from one location to another, it was split in half by a local businessman who moved it a whopping...three miles.
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Prior to its big move it sat on land that was eventually owned by and operated as Pratt and Whitney plant. The home was used for employees of the company, but ultimately it was schedule to be demolished.
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Saving the house has meant that multiple generations have had to chance to get to know it, eventually all making it their own.
Previous owners of the home have kept historical records allowing them to track all of the work that's been done of the years.
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One of the most interesting upgrades was transitioning the communal sleeping loft to an attic. You can almost hear the sleepy conversations that took place up there so many hundreds of years ago.
The original home had no actual foundation, but was instead simply built in the surrounding dirt. But eventually granite became the base. Today that same granite can be seen as part of the driveway's retaining wall - an homage to what once was.

The home is about $300,000 and totally worth it if you love Maine, history and the chance to continue a lifelong renovation project for years to come.

This might sound daunting, but we assure you. This house is gorgeous, unique and a wonderful place to put down some local, Maine roots!
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The house is located at 639 Oak Woods Rd., North Berwich, Maine. You can learn more about it online.

Another important part of Maine history is this fun Christmas event that’s been running for over 30 years!

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