Check out the 14 fireplaces! Massive colonial estate on 126 acres. $2,250,000.

Property Overview

Price: $2,250,000
Address: 10 S Arm Rd, Andover, ME 04216
Property Type: Single Family Residence (Gilded Age Country Estate)
Year Built: 1791
Living Area: 9,000 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 126 Acres
Bedrooms: 20 (Main house features 16 bedrooms)
Bathrooms: 7 (5 full, 2 half)

This historic Gilded Age estate offers an incredible legacy and vast acreage in the heart of Maine. It is truly a rare opportunity to own a significant residence for sale that combines mountain views with timeless architecture.

Interior & Historical Features

The Great Hall: 30′ x 60′ space with 30′ cathedral ceilings and a 12′ wide granite hearth.
Fireplaces: 14 total wood-burning fireplaces.
Rooms: 31 total rooms, including a stately formal dining room, study, and den.
Capacity: Supports three-season occupancy for up to 32 guests.
History: Home to 8 generations of the same family and served as a major motion picture filming location.

The interior craftsmanship showcases the elegance of a bygone era, featuring sprawling social halls and cozy parlors. Anyone looking for a unique property for sale will be captivated by the 1791 colonial charm and the sheer scale of the living spaces.

Land & Exterior Highlights

Waterfront: Approximately 2,600 feet of frontage on the Ellis River.
Additional Structures: Income-producing caretaker’s cottage, a 6,000 sq. ft. barn, workshop, and multiple sheds.
Landscape: Manicured lawns, gardens, and private trails throughout the 126-acre lot.
Views: Panoramic views of the mountains and surrounding fields.
Parking: 3-car garage plus ample workshop space.

The grounds offer unparalleled privacy and four-season recreation right at your doorstep, from riverfront activities to nearby ski areas. This expansive house for sale provides the perfect foundation for a private retreat, wedding venue, or family legacy estate.

From Zillow

Once in a lifetime a commercial property becomes available that is steeped in American history while retaining its timeless elegance, offering a compelling business opportunity in a unique mountain and riverfront setting. This is that property. The Merrill House is a vast Gilded Age country estate with a storied past, on 126 acres in the beautiful mountains of Western Maine. In the early 1900s, Henry Varnum Poor (founder of Standard & Poor’s, later the S&P 500) carried out the final expansion, with contributions from influential architects Stanford White and Frederick Law Olmstead.

It has been home to 8 generations of the same family, the setting for a major motion picture, and a profitable retreat, event, and vacation rental venue. The property offers extensive manicured lawns, gardens, trails, and magnificent views. The main home boasts 16 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a stately dining room, and an impressive Great Hall for which photos do not do justice. There are also income-producing caretaker’s cottage and barns, and generous garage and workshop space. Originally homesteaded in 1791, the Merrill House is poised for its next owner to carry on its legacy, own a piece of American history, and operate a successful business in a setting like no other. Perhaps a retreat center, outdoor adventure base, or wedding venue.

The property is partially heated, supporting three-season occupancy of up to 32 overnight guests, and four season for up to 12 overnight with 6 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, study, & Great Hall, with 200-amp electrical service and updated plumbing. Merrill House is surrounded by four-season outdoor recreation. Bethel, ME is about 30 minutes away, as are the Sunday River and Black Mountain ski areas. The Appalachian Trail is about 12 minutes away, and numerous walking, biking, ski, and motorsports trails right out the door. Rangeley, ME is about 1 hour away and Portland International Jetport and North Conway, NH are about 90 minutes away.