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1760 – Porter, ME

9/4/19 3 Comments
Posted on OHD: 9/4/19. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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148 First County Rd, Porter, ME 04068

RARE FIND: The center chimney cape is considered the standard setter for early New England homes. This one is loaded with authentic original feathers such as: Hand hewed chestnut beams(exposed), Gunstock corners, Wide Pine flooring & wide pine vertical panels with edge bead, 3 Fireplaces one with a bake oven and wood box, a claw foot tub, antique sink & faucets, built-ins and there is a three seat outhouse in the ell. There is also a 12 X 36 Ell & an attached 36 X 30 Barn. Buy this home and rehab it yourself to build a huge amount of sweat equity or obtain a rehab mortgage and have the work done by a professional. This Gem sits proudly on 3.29 level acres conveniently located. Just minutes to the NH line, 1/2 hour to Conway, 1 hour to Portland, 1-1/2 hours to Portsmouth & only 3 hours to Boston. Call today to see if you can be lucky enough to become the new owner of this DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH.
5 Bed ∙ 1 Bath ∙ 1,450 Sq Ft ∙ 3.29 Ac.
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