The Lt. Hathorn House

The Lt. Hathorn House ca. 1784—nestled on 16.80± acres complete with 616’ of water frontage on Nequasset Lake with a rustic lakeside cabin. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places ’in recognition of its architectural significance,’ Lt. Hathorn was a distant relative of author Nathaniel Hawthorne & fought in the Revolutionary War alongside General Washington. Abounding in period details—five fireplaces, and original wood floors, wainscoting, and gunstock timber frame posts—this historic home boasts a number of improvements, including a new high-efficiency propane boiler & a new roof. Enter through the spacious mudroom with adjacent half bath/laundry. Enjoy easy entertaining in the open kitchen and dining with soapstone countertops & large island with bar seating. The kitchen flows into the original house where the keeping room & a large fireplace awaits. Host friends and loved ones in the formal dining room & retire afterwards to the adjacent living room. The first floor full bath incorporates a clear shower wall revealing its original wood paneling. Both a formal sweeping staircase and old ’servant’s stairs’ lead you to the second floor where you’ll find two spare bedrooms boasting period details telling of this historic home. The original colonial is complete with a small third bedroom, bonus room, sewing room & an attic for storage space. The ell features a primary suite with a full bath including two sinks, shower, a large closet with built-ins, and a private stairwell to the first floor. The attached two-bay garage provides easy unloading with unfinished space above for potential future living space. Outdoor activities abound with a large 8’ deep swimming pool, fire pit & gardens. Manicured paths wind through the woods and fields, leading to the water’s edge and a small rustic cabin—perfect for kayaking and fishing in summer or ice skating in winter. Just 6 min. to downtown Bath, 15 min. to Maine Street Brunswick & 43 min. to Portland.

Details

Property ID
745945

4
Bedrooms

2.5
Bathrooms

Square Footage
3505

Lot Size
16.80

Year Built
1784

Style
Colonial

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