05/09/2024
Have you ever dreamed of becoming an innkeeper? Would you like to own your own historic inn in the beautiful midcoast area of Maine? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to go for just that!
Located just 1 mile from downtown Damariscotta in Midcoast Maine, on just under 40 acres, the Down Easter Inn is a historic property with roots dating back to 1790. A unique example of Greek Revival architecture, the building was completed in 1850. The Inn was built by Gilmore Huston, a ship chandler, whose ancestors were among the first settlers of Bristol. The two story porch fronting the house is framed by magnificent hand carved Corinthian columns. The fluted shafts gracefully rise 25 feet from bases of solid granite, likely from near by Round Pond, and topped with elaborate capitals - bell shaped cores surrounded by beautifully carved acanthus leaves above which are branching scrolls. The interior of the historic portion of this gracious home reveals large, high ceilinged rooms, tall windows, Italian marble mantles and 7 fireplaces! The main house features 9 bedrooms, 3 with en suite baths, a formal living room with an ornate, original chandelier, dining room, music/tv room, kitchen, butler's pantry and laundry room. The Inn is listed of the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond the main house, the reception area, formerly part of the stables, features a lovely 500+ square foot screened in porch for relaxing at the end of a busy day. The rear "newer" portion of the building has 22 guest rooms, each with private bath. The property also includes a 2 bedroom cottage which would make a perfect owner's quarters, or a separate rental unit. There is a 2 car garage and boat shed for storage as well. The inn and cottage are part of the Westview Acres Association and have deeded access to the common area waterfront on the Damariscotta River, just across the street on the point on Westview Road.
Easily accessible from Portland International Jetport or the Brunswick Amtrak station, the Inn is minutes from swimming, boating, fishing, golfing and antiquing. Nearby, a variety of restaurants offer delicious local fare including lobster and world famous oysters from the Damariscotta River.
The possibilities with this property abound!
