Historic House Listings

Former Governor’s House, Circa 1865 in Maine. Two staircases! $229,500

April 8, 2025

This home is the former Governor’s house. Love a house with two staircases! The main staircase is really pretty! The house was built in 1865. It is located on .29 acre in Houlton, Maine. The house could use some TLC and even a good cleaning would go a long way. That roof looks nice! The house features a wood floors, wainscoting, pretty staircase, back staircase, pressed tin ceiling and wainscoting. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 3,119 square feet. $229,500

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From the Zillow listing:

 

Charming, Attractive Victorian Home With Room For The Largest Extended Family! Walk To Local Grocery Store, Downtown To Shop, Cary Library, Over To School, The Recreation Center. Beside One Key Location, Classic Home Is Feature Filled With Butler’s Pantry, Parquet Oak Floors, Fireplaces, Stunning Sweeping Staircase, Tin Ceilings, Frosted Glass, New Metal Roof, Carriage House, Open Porch, Modern Oil Hot Water Heating, Insulated Windows, Marble, Tile, Granite All Part Of This Yesteryear Home. Was A Governor Of Maine’s Home, In Area Of Other Grand Older Maine Elegant Housing Stock You Don’t Find In Every Community. Video. Check Out The Floor By Floor Walk Through Tour, Learn More About Friendly Small Town Houlton Maine. Space, Comfort, Style And Quite The Historical Background With This Maine Governor’s Residence. Could Be Ideal Inn Or B&B. Run An Office Out Of This Location For Professional Home/Business Combination. Gingerbreading Trim, Built In Original Features Not Ripped Out But Preserved! Rear Hidden Servant’s Stairway. 3 Fireplaces, Walk In Closets, Over 3100′ S/F Of Living Space In This 1865 Victorian ‘Castle’. Storage Shed, Chance For Apartment Or In Law Quarters. Modern Kitchen With Extended Work Area. Reach Out, Here To Talk And Help Put The Real Estate Puzzle Pieces Together.

 

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