Historic House Listings

Could be amazing! Williams Robinson House, Circa 1897 in Maine. $150,000

February 11, 2019

Oh my! The Williams Robinson House was built in 1897 and designed by Robert Closson Spencer Jr. Located on .25 acres in Bath, Maine. Mr. Spencer was a good friend of Frank Lloyd Wright. This home has a gabled roof and an octagonal tower. This landmark home sits on a double lot. The third floor loft has views of the Sagadahoc Bridge and the Kennebec River. Spencer’s original blueprints are included in the sale of the home. Four bedrooms, one bathroom, and 2,014 square feet. $150,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Bring your imagination and restorative touches to one of Bath’s most treasured and historical gems, The Williams Robinson House of 1897, designed by Robert Closson Spencer, Jr. A good friend of Frank Lloyd Wright, Spencer is best known for his association with the Prairie School architects working in Chicago between 1890 and 1917. Distinguished by architectural elements such as steep gable roof, gabled entrance porch on the front elevation, octagonal tower and diamond-paned windows, this landmark home sits on a double lot offering a rare and sizable yard. Third floor loft with views of the Sagadahoc Bridge and Mighty Kennebec River offers the perfect space for an office or separate, private master bedroom. Preservation easement conveys with property. Spencer’s original blueprints convey with the purchase – don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind home in the City of Ships – “Maine’s Cool Little City.”

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