A Beautiful Antique Colonial

Built in 1771, this house offers all of the antique charm of a historical home, yet is updated with all the modern conveniences - an architect designed kitchen, a heated in-ground swimming pool, second floor laundry, and a patio with radiant heat.  Located in the small town of Gorham Maine, just 10 minutes from Portland and 15 minutes from the Portland International Jetport. 

Wide pine floors, and period molding set the tone, while historical murals, almost 100 years old, surround the dining room.  There are five fireplaces including a beautiful hearth in the kitchen.  Jotul hearth products are featured throughout this warm and inviting three bedroom home, a wood stove in the living room, a gas stove in the dining room and a remote controlled gas fireplace in the master bedroom.

The farm has a rich history which includes serving as a team run Stage Tavern from 1800 to 1810. The original sign for the tavern hangs in the Gorham village museum.  In the early 1900's, Mary Baker Young harbored race horses in the barn for the nearby racetrack, and sheep in the pasture for spinning wool that was made into rugs and sweaters.  Ms. Young gave the farm name of Sunshine Acres.  Today, the farm is home to award winning Suri alpacas, llamas, chickens and Angora rabbits.  The tradition of producing fine yarns, roving and felts lives on in the full service fiber mill that has clients from all over the nation.

State of the Art Farm

Enjoy just under six acres of rolling meadows, fenced pastures, and barns.  The main barn is rumored to be the oldest freestanding barn in Cumberland County, and has been carefully restored for modern use, including upgraded electrical service.  There is a new 12' x 20' timber frame running shed for additional storage of supplies, or to house more animals.   The fields are fenced, and have been plumbed and wired with 5 heated Nelson self-watering stations servicing the pastures and barns.   This certainly makes chores easier on cold mornings!   The property is currently operating as an alpaca farm, but would be perfect for horses or other animals too.