Richmond, ME 04357 274 Front Street

William A. Ramsdell House-172 yr. old Italianate Victorian built in 1853 by a ship's joiner who helped craft wooden sailing vessels for which the town was renowned. Lovingly restored and maintained, it features 10' ceilings, original woodwork, hard wood floors with varying parquet designs, 7 different tin ceiling patterns, picture rail moldings and many other elegant period details including a separate service stair, and a 3-floor main staircase whose final steps curve up as you enter your own cupola with window seats and wonderful river views. Dual revenue income possibilities-1 BR apt. and 2-story carriage house shop with pulley run elevator and cupola with weathervane. 8' x 30' covered porch off the kitchen great for entertaining, fenced back area offers privacy. Located in Richmond's historic district, minutes to restaurants, pub, grocery store, post office, hardware store, waterfront park and boat launch. Boat the Kennebec through Merrymeeting Bay to Bath and beyond. Across the Kennebec awaits historic Swan Island, a 2,019-acre Maine Wildlife Management Area open to camping, hiking and more. Some furnishings negotiable. Commutable to Augusta, Waterville, Brunswick, Freeport, Portland, 1.5 hrs to Bangor. 19 min. to Wiscasset and the stunning Maine coast, under 2 hrs to Sugarloaf or Sunday River ski areas. Portland jetport just 47 min. away. 2.5 hrs. to downtown Boston.