A six-bedroom house could be yours for free – but there’s a slight catch.
The unfurnished but beautiful house is located in Calais, Maine, Washington, US, on the St. Croix Island International Historic Site National Park.
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However, the catch is that the house needs some serious TLC.
The deal is that the lease-holder occupies the house – whether as a private residence or commercial venture – in exchange for financing the long-term rehabilitation and stewardship of the property.
The home provides an exciting chance for a preservation-minded individual to create something truly unique.
The Italianate-style house was built in 1883 for Scottish immigrant George G. McGlashan.
The two-storey, wood-framed home has nearly 5,400 square feet of interior space, featuring three bedrooms on the second floor and three bonus bedrooms in another wing.
The first floor consists of a front and rear parlour, a dining room, kitchen and pantry. There are also bathrooms on each floor.
There are plenty of Italian style details throughout – including heavily moulded doors and window surrounds, bracketed hoods, four-panel doors and tiled fireplaces.
The attached 750-square-foot carriage barn also features a large sliding exterior door, a second-story loading door, and three horse stalls.
The house sits on 1.5 acres, with gravel access and a parking area.
Another small catch is the timeline – which gives the new owner up to 60 years to lease and enjoy this historic gem.
The house could be used as a home, headquarters, a co-working space, retreat venue, summer home, bed and breakfast or a winter getaway.
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The deadline for submissions to grab the deal at staying in the home is December 2022.
You can submit your proposals through Mainepreservation.org.
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