Built in 1817 this federal style house, with views to the Benjamin River and Eggemoggin Reach, has 6 bedrooms (septic design is for 4 bedrooms) and 8 fireplaces. Built with massive posts and beams. Two handsome chimneys serve the bedroom and living room fireplaces, with a separate chimney for the furnace. This property is for someone who knows and appreciates a magnificent antique house and gardens. The seller has maintained the house to preserve the original craftsmanship and to make it a wonderful house for modern living. Original plaster walls and ceilings have been preserved. Wide plank floors in the dining room are original to the house. Many of the first floor windows, with original antique glass, have been rebuilt with storm windows added for energy efficiency. The kitchen has a professional Viking six burner propane stove, black granite counters, and brand new high capacity laundry appliances. A two-story 2000 sq ft timber frame guest house was built in 1999 as the Blue Poppy Garden shop. It has a central room with floor to ceiling French doors, a full bath, a large upstairs living room, a dormitory style bedroom with cathedral ceilings, a brick floored garage, and a heated basement workshop. This guest house has its own septic system, is fully insulated and has heat supplied by three heating units. It shares the well with the main house. The gardens, by landscape designer Julie Wang, have a central pond, small bridges, formal raised bed gardens surrounded by beautiful stone walls, and even a croquet or volleyball area surrounded by an arbor vitae hedge. A 1/4 ac lot across Reach Rd for extra parking and protection of the view. Water views to the Benjamin River and Eggemoggin Reach. A mooring is offered with the property subject to consent of the harbormaster. The town wharf is just a 3 minute drive or 15 minute walk. The property also has great potential for commercial use see MLS 1578817.
Single-familyProperty Type
1817Year Built
12.24 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Judith McGeorge• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Adrienne {Andi} Robinson• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with M Elaine Prendergast• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
12 Acres
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Hancock County
APN
484295
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 9 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 10 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 8
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Granite, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 4,980
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1817
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 4,980
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $533,174.40
Lot Size (Acres): 12.24
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Rural
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: Benjamin River/ Eggemoggin Reach
Water Body Type: River
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,864
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 251 Reach Road, Sedgwick, ME 04676
Directions: From Blue Hill follow Rte 172 (South Street-Salt Pond Rd and North Sedgwick Rd) for about 8.6 miles until it Ts at Reach Road. Turn right. Go about 1.2 miles to 251 Reach Road on the right.
Public facts
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Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 12 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 484295
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Sedgwick Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
76% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.23M
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