The Honorable George E. Hughes Estate

Located within walking distance of downtown Bath, this historic home, built in 1892 for the Honorable George E. Hughes, former mayor of Bath, was designed by renowned architect John Calvin Stevens. Crafted in Stevens’ signature Shingle Style, this Colonial Revival home exhibits asymmetry, decorative entryways, and exceptional craftsmanship. Enter through the front porch, flanked by Ionic columns, into the grand foyer featuring sidelights and a grand staircase boasting an Ionic column and stained glass window. The chef’s kitchen boasts an industrial oven and cooktop, a large island with bar seating, and an adjacent pantry with laundry for added convenience. The formal dining room, perfect for effortless entertaining, is framed by a half wall with elegant columns and includes an electric fireplace insert with an ornate mantle adorned with intricate dental molding. The adjacent living room features a propane fireplace with an Ionic column mantle and flows seamlessly into a bright, west-facing sitting room, highlighted by a Corinthian column mantle. A charming half bath with a porthole window completes the first floor. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom showcases an ornate mantle and flows into a large ensuite bath with dual linen closets and an arched doorway leading to a Juliet balcony. Three additional bedrooms share a full bath with a marble countertop. On the third floor, a one-bedroom apartment with its own entrance offers water views, a full kitchen, living/dining space, a full bath with laundry, and a spacious bedroom with a reach-in closet. The full basement provides ample storage, and an attached one-bay garage with parking for two vehicles front-to-end. Outside, enjoy off-street parking and beautifully landscaped gardens with a fountain, stonewalls, and well-established perennials, including lilacs, holly, and hydrangea. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Maine Street Brunswick and 41 minutes from Portland.

Details

Property ID
648288

5
Bedrooms

3.5
Bathrooms

Square Footage
3703

Lot Size
0.24

Year Built
1892

Style
Shingle Style

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