Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty

Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to become the steward of one of Bath's most historic homes. Located in the heart of Bath, The Capt. Isaac Merritt House, ca. 1854, is a classic Italianate-style home. It features a characteristic low-pitched hip roof, wide overhanging eaves, cupola, bay windows, quoins, and heavy trim on the doorways, cornice, corner boards & windows. The home boasts high ceilings --11.5' on the first floor and 10.5' on the second floor--with tall windows and doors. Enter at the front, between the paired Doric columns into the grand foyer with solid mahogany stairway banister & walnut balusters. To the right is a parlor with a floor of alternating mahogany and birch. To the left, a double parlor with its original chandeliers. Enjoy the ease of entertaining in the dining room with extensive paneling that flows into the south-facing, window-lined sunroom. Continue into the butler's pantry with its floor-to-ceiling cabinets, copper sink, and marble floor & countertops. The fabulous kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinets, & large island with marble countertop. On the second floor, you'll find 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths & a mural painted by Glenn Chadbourne, recreating an 1873 bird's-eye view of Bath. On the third floor, you'll discover what was once the ballroom that has since been converted into additional living space with kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms & sleeping quarters. Bring your vision to the detached carriage house offering additional living space, owner's quarters, home office/studio etc. Outside, you will notice Solomon's Seal, Hosta, Rhododendron, Hydrangea, & Lilac bushes. The prolific vine is Boston Ivy. The possibilities are endless for this incredibly versatile piece of history. Just 4 min to Bath's waterfront & Kennebec Marina, 13 min to Brunswick, 17 min to Downtown Wiscasset, 24 min to Popham Beach & Reid State Park & 38 min to Portland.