Live/Work Dream Space: An 1886 Jewel On Main Street Maine

Historic Commercial building for sale in Maine

Have a look at this enchanting old commercial building that is currently up for sale on the Main Street of Vinalhaven, a beautiful island in Maine’s Penobscot Bay.

Historic Commercial building for sale in Maine

Originally built in 1886 as a Knights of Pythias Hall, this 3-story Victorian has had many uses over the decades.

Historic Commercial building for sale in Maine

Situated on a prominent spot on Main Street, the building backs to the water, adding to the romance of the place.

Historic Commercial building for sale in Maine

Historic Commercial building for sale in Maine

Such a picturesque Maine town – it could be featured in a Hallmark movie!

Historic Commercial building for sale in Maine

Let’s have a look inside this fascinating place.

Historic Commercial building for sale in Maine

The first floor is a shop space that seems frozen in time… in a good way.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

The second floor is a finished residence and the third floor is unfinished space – more on that in a bit. Let’s enjoy this amazing mercantile shop first.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

You could live and work here… if you have the budget for it. The list price is $595,000.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

A steep price by any standard, but look at the rich history that comes with it – all in the most charming little island village.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

This is what dreams are made of for us old house/history lovers.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

The cabinetry is original, as are the wood floors.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

The entire building measures around 4,600 square feet.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

And look at those original tin ceilings!

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

The first floor was previously used as a cafe/bakery and is currently a retail shop.

There is a well-equipped commercial kitchen in the back.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

On the main floor, there is one small bedroom:

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

On the second floor, there are two more larger bedrooms, plus a large living area.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

Look at the charming little doors! What could they be for?

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

The living area includes a small stove, a newer kitchen, and a dining area.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

The two bedrooms:

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

One has a door to the large deck overlooking “Carver’s Pond”.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

A small 3 piece bath:

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

Carver’s Pond is actually a tidal estuary.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

Let’s climb up to the third floor…

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

The top floor housed the original Knights of Pythias Ceremony Room. It has high ceilings with dormer windows overlooking Main Street and the harbor.

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

This floor is in need of some TLC, but think of the possibilities up here!

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

The restoration/renovation work has already been started,

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

If you have the means and the motivation, this would be the opportunity of a lifetime.

And the best part?

historic commercial building for sale in Maine

It’s right on the water!

 

Source:

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/30-Main-St-Vinalhaven-ME-04863/221255094_zpid/?fbclid=IwAR3h79tNUWO2tqBD0auWhAMrOBpW1zqrpliU3Mg8GoyYBGJdepcShdztOQQ

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