1763 ORIGINAL POST & BEAM GEORGIAN COLONIAL on 57 ACRES Nestled in the heart of picturesque New Gloucester, 288 Tobey Road invites you to step back in time on this 57 acres of serene countryside and savor the rich history of a 1763 Georgian Colonial while enjoying modern comforts. This remarkable property, older than our country itself, offers a private escape with pasture, stone walls, and an abundance of natural beauty. Exuding timeless charm with wide pine board floors, post & beam throughout, and five fireplaces all of which are flue-lined, create a warm and inviting ambiance. The bright and recently updated kitchen boasts high-end appliances and granite countertops, seamlessly blending old-world charm with contemporary convenience all centered around the middle cooking chimney and wood stove. Five character filled bedrooms, a bonus room, and two and a half baths, there's ample room for family and guests. An automatic standby generator ensures you're never without power and a spring fed well keeps everything flourishing. Outside, discover a fenced pasture, greenhouse, and fenced garden area, all teeming with potential for your agricultural pursuits. A small barn (hot/cold water), 2 coops and a shed, all with electricity and tucked in a fenced in pasture. Apple trees, pear trees, raspberries, and blackberries surround the home, offering a cornucopia of fresh fruits. Flower gardens add color and beauty to the landscape, especially around the stone patio. This charming property also features a large screened porch and an in-ground pool, perfect for summer relaxation after exploring the extensive acreage and marveling at never ending stone walls telling stories of generations past. This enchanting estate is more than just a home; it's a journey through time with the comfort and luxury of the present. The possibilities are endless on this property, the life you've always imagined. -Pre-listing inspection report available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1763Year Built
57 acresLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ashleigh Rolfson• Portside Real Estate Group
A bucolic setting for this well maintained circa 1763 Georgian colonial estate. Five fireplaces & three staircases grace this impeccable home, as well as gleaming hardwood floors & lovely gardens. 5 BRs & a flexible 6th room to use for your needs.
MREIS #984500
May 13, 2011
Sold
$520,000
$166/sq ft
Jul 15, 2010
Listed
$549,000
$175/sq ft
+20
Well maintained circa 1763 Georgian colonial estate on 57 acres; significant improvements already done (list in attachments); in-ground pool; workshop; large rooms; cherry kitchen cabinets. Generator included. Mowing tractor negotiable. 35 mins to airport
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2014
$7,563
$98,200 + $423,400
$521,600
Tax history for 288 Tobey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2014
$7,563
$98,200 + $423,400
$521,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
57 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
2,232
Year built
1763
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
M0009L0003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 9, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 11 - 20 Spaces, Paved
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Dining Area, Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 3 Information
Type: Office
Level: Second
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 4 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Heat Stove
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 8 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 9 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 10 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Bulkhead, Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: Generator, Air Radon Mitigation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Post & Beam
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,140
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Barn(s)
Pool/Spa Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1763
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,140
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $2,482,920
Lot Size (Acres): 57
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Pasture/Field, Wooded, Near Town, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,563
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
School Information
High School District: RSU 15/MSAD 15
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 288 Tobey Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Directions: Route 231 to Bald Hill Road. Left onto Tobey Road, follow for approximately . 4 miles. Property on right, large stone pillars on either side of driveway. Sign on property.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,232
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1763
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Cumberland County
APN: M0009L0003
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 9, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Memorial School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 2.2mi
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
5/10
Gray-New Gloucester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 93° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.08M – $1.31M
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