GM139 The Harbor House in Jonesport
In the 1860’s, in the Downeast Maine town of Jonesport, news of shipwrecks was received in the town’s telegraph office by Charles Mansfield, a 4’6” entrepreneur who quickly launched his boat to recover the salvage, which he stored and peddled in his harborside shop. That shop now sells antiques and collectibles, but the original teakwood counters, the floor-to-ceiling storefront windows, the salvaged beadboard wainscot, even the paneled telegraph office with Mansfield’s desk and safe, are still here. Now called the Harbor House, this 5,100 sq ft 3-story Victorian has been carefully renovated to preserve and enhance its historic charm while creating a unique “lifestyle” opportunity, perfect for anyone who has dreamed of living at the edge of the sea in an authentic Maine fishing village. Offered at $675,000
Charles Mansfield's second floor quarters overlooking the harbor are a 1,400 sq ft owner's residence with fireplace, 1.5 baths and a spacious room complement including a renovated kitchen with granite counters and custom cherry cabinets. The attic that Mansfield used to store salvage and furniture has been finished into two guest suites, each with private baths and views of the harbor. The building has been completely rewired and resided, and new energy-efficient windows, insulation, plumbing, heat, and septic systems have been installed.
The street level retail space has an inviting storefront with floor to ceiling windows, an open floor plan and two discreet entrances which make it adaptable for a variety of commercial uses. An adjacent all-weather porch on the seaward side provide space for overnight guests to relax and enjoy breakfast or spend the afternoon watching lobster boats ease out of the bay toward open ocean. Revenues from the street level store fronts and the third floor guest rooms plus associated tax write-offs make this property an outstanding opportunity for an owner looking for a chance to start up or start over with a viable lifestyle business on the Maine coast
Offered at $675,000.
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