Country Mini-Farm in Mount Vernon, ME
Quick Snapshot
- List Price: $279,500
- Acreage: 10.3 rolling acres with fenced pasture
- Living Space: 1,886 sq ft | 4 beds • 1 bath
- Built: 1836 — classic New England farmhouse charm
Why You’ll Love It
- Pastoral Setting – A quiet back road, sweeping meadow views, and room for horses or hobby livestock.
- Historic Character – Wide-plank floors, hand-hewn beams, wainscoting, and thick baseboards evoke 19th-century craftsmanship.
- Ready-Made Farmstead – Two solid barns, cross-fencing, and plenty of level ground simplify animal care or gardening.
- Recreation at Your Doorstep – Parker Pond is minutes away for swimming, paddling, and fishing; several other lakes dot the neighborhood.
- Value Opportunity – Recent price drops from $325 k to $279.5 k leave room in the budget for updates or equestrian upgrades.
Inside the Farmhouse
| Level | Key Spaces & Features |
|---|---|
| Main Floor | Sun-Splashed Porch—walls of windows for morning coffee · Open Living & Dining—exposed timber beams anchor the space · Country Kitchen—wide work surfaces and a cozy woodstove nook · Office / Study—ideal for remote work · Laundry + Full Bath—first-floor convenience |
| Upper Floor | Four well-proportioned bedrooms with dormered ceilings, wide pine boards, and deep closets |
Outbuildings & Grounds
- Barn #1: Classic New England style, center aisle, multiple stalls, hay loft, and tack corner.
- Barn #2: Smaller run-in or equipment shed—perfect for goats, storage, or a workshop.
- Fenced Pasture: Lush grass mixes and gentle terrain, already sectioned for rotational grazing.
- Potential Pool Area: Photo hints at an in-ground pool footprint—verify and revive for summer fun.
- Gardening Spots: Rich loam around the house offers space for raised beds, orchards, or cut-flower rows.
Lifestyle & Location
- Mount Vernon Village: 5 min for everyday essentials, seasonal farmers market, and community events.
- Augusta: 25 min for big-box shopping, hospitals, and I-95 access.
- Outdoor Play: Hike the Kennebec Highlands, snowmobile local trails, or ice-fish nearby ponds all winter.
Imagine the Possibilities
Restore the 1836 farmhouse to its former glory, board your horses steps from the back door, and spend evenings watching the sunset over your own fields. Whether you dream of farm-to-table living, a family retreat, or a classic Maine homestead, this mini-farm offers the acreage, infrastructure, and historic soul to make it happen.
Schedule a tour and let the charm of Mount Vernon capture you in person.
