Huge house in stunning historic town hits the market for just $125k: It was kind of a hoarder situation

A federal-style 5,000-square-foot historic house hit the market for only $125,000 in Maine - roughly a quarter of the states current average home price.


A federal-style 5,000-square-foot historic house hit the market for only $125,000 in Maine - roughly a quarter of the states current average home price.

The only catch? Its an absolute wreck after an unwanted visitor occupied the Paris Hill home years ago, turning the entire floor they resided on into a hoarders den.

It was kind of a hoarder situation, Fred Greenwood, a listing real estate agent, told Bangor Daily News

Beneath the dirt, the huge red-house, known as the Amos Armsby House, is filled with character and charm.

With red wood surrounding the exterior, original doors, a grand staircase and beautiful fireplaces, the home built in 1812 surely catches the eye. 

A huge historic 5,000 square-foot home in Maine is on the market for only $125,000 - a quarter of the states current average home price

A huge historic 5,000 square-foot home in Maine is on the market for only $125,000 - a quarter of the states current average home price

The only catch is that the home is a complete wreck and remains un-livable

The only catch is that the home is a complete wreck and remains un-livable 

But an abundance of issues plague the property that sits on almost two acres of land. 

With no plumbing, heating or serviceable wiring, the vintage structure is un-livable.

But around three years ago, it was taken over by new owners who had big plans to save the house from disintegration.  

They began taking down plaster, walls and ceilings that posed as a threat. They removed clutter and trash that was building up for years.

They must have taken away, I dont know, maybe a dozen dumpsters and stuff, Greenwood added. 

In the wintertime, the house has views of New Hampshires Presidential Range. Western Maine mountains can also be seen

In the wintertime, the house has views of New Hampshires Presidential Range. Western Maine mountains can also be seen 

A pair of new owners were the most recent buyers of the home with a goal to save it - but the job was too grand and needed professional help

A pair of new owners were the most recent buyers of the home with a goal to save it - but the job was too grand and needed professional help

However, the job proved to be too large in scope. The owners called it quits and are attempting to pass it on to the next hopeful house flipper who has the money to give it the love it needs.

Sitting close to the charming village of Paris Hills Historic District, the striking building has four bathrooms and nine bedrooms. It even has views of New Hampshires Presidential Range in the wintertime as well as the western Maine mountains.

Its surrounded by stone walls and shade trees. The previous owners left a camper on the property, which is included in the offer. 

Even though it lies next to Paris Hill, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, there are no restrictions.

The next buyer can do whatever they please to the property.

Some areas of the home still remain in-tact including a spacious sunporch with original wood and brick

Some areas of the home still remain in-tact including a spacious sunporch with original wood and brick

A grand staircase is one of the biggest attractions of the house and have beautiful original wood, but still needs restoration to a certain extent

A grand staircase is one of the biggest attractions of the house and have beautiful original wood, but still needs restoration to a certain extent

Original wood trim, a spacious sunporch and six brick fireplaces live in the home. One fireplace even has two cooking ovens - both built-in. 

Another option for renovations could include tearing the building down and keeping savable details to incorporate into a new structure, Greenwood added.

After relisting the property last week, Greenwood noted that hes seen quite a lot of interest and hopes the piece of history finds the perfect buyer.

But someone has to be up for the challenge. 

Amos Armsby, a housebuilder and veteran of the War of 1812, constructed the home that year. He was also considered a house-wright - a person that builds wooden houses and is often called upon to repair them, according to The Old House Life.

Though the historic structure has loads of potential, there is no working heat, plumbing or serviceable wiring

Though the historic structure has loads of potential, there is no working heat, plumbing or serviceable wiring

The 212-year-old house has gained more attention after being re-listed last week and is looking for the perfect buyer

The 212-year-old house has gained more attention after being re-listed last week and is looking for the perfect buyer 

He only occupied the house for three years. In 1815, he sold the home to a cabinet maker, Joseph Lindsey.

Since then, the home has been bought and sold over and over. 

The grand-daughter of a previous owner told The Old House Life that her grandmother loved the house - but she did hear noises. 

There have been people who say the home, which is more than 200 years old, is haunted.

Either way, the house is filled with potential and its town of more than 5,000 residents offer amenities such as a country club, library, community club and an enormous village green.

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Источник: Daily Online

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