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A fanciful confection in Kennebunk, ME, known as “The Wedding Cake House” is being served up for $2,650,000.
Easily distinguished by its icing-like trim, the picture-perfect, white-and-yellow landmark boasts eight bedrooms in 6,263 square feet of living space.
Its serene setting on 2.2 acres overlooking Kennebunk River makes it extra special.
“Iit’s very unusual from the exterior with the detail, trim, and molding,” says listing agent Nathan McCabe, of Pack Maynard & Associates Real Estate.
“The interior’s mechanicals have all been updated, but the sellers intentionally chose to leave much of the interior details alone to preserve its history. It is also located in the Historic Preservation District, so any proposed renovations would have to be approved.”
Formal parlor with an antique piano
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Circular staircase and a wall mural
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‘Most photographed house’
Built in 1825 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the residence was built for a shipbuilder George Washington Bourne, according to the Bangor Daily News. It also claims to be “the most photographed house in Maine.”
“The property is just 2 miles from the beach and 2 miles to the dock square area,” McCabe says. “It has over 300 feet of water frontage and is also located on a historic street where shipbuilders would build their homes.”
An eye-popping circular staircase features a hand-painted mural lining the wall to the second floor.
“Most of the artwork and a lot of the books inside have been passed down with the house,” McCabe notes. “It’s all negotiable with the sale.”
Library with built-in bookcases
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Light-filled bedroom with a fireplace and preserved hardwood floor
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Period details include restored hardwood floors, custom millwork, built-in bookcases, and seven fireplaces.
The 14-room dwelling also features a formal parlor with an antique Chickering piano.
Complete compound
The property comes with a carriage house and a barn with a two-bedroom apartment.
“The barn has been fully restored and structurally repaired from the bottom up,” McCabe says.
Renovated barn with an exposed-beam ceiling and a loft area
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Historic carriage house designed for entertaining
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