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Welcome home to the Parris House in the National Historic District of Paris Hill, Maine, available for the first time in a quarter century. This historic home, circa 1818, has a large fully-applianced chef's kitchen with fireplace and walk-in pantry, center hall with twin parlors, sitting room/office, screened in view-side porch, five bedrooms (spacious primary with ensuite bath & whirlpool tub), and 3.5 baths. Two working fireplaces and kitchen wood stove with cook plate add to the coziness of this home year round. Wide pine floors, center hall stairwell, original moldings and architectural details, and antique doors and hardware make this home a classic while smart thermostats, smart switches, and modern amenities make it comfortable and inviting.<br />
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The 1.3 acre lot with beautiful stone walls is graced by rare Golden Chain trees, one of which is on Maine's Register of Big Trees, apple trees, lilacs, beach roses, bleeding hearts, Solomon's seal, daffodils, hydrangeas, peonies, and raised vegetable-garden beds. The northwesterly side offers panoramic views of the Mahoosuc mountain range with the Presidentials and Mount Washington beyond, with spectacular sunsets daily. <br />
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The attached two car garage, adjoining the mudroom accessing the back stairwell, and barn (with some finished interior space) offer storage, hobby space, and/or space for gardening tools, keeping a backyard chicken flock, and more.The garage is also set up for electric vehicle charging. <br />
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Currently the home of a fiber art studio, this location offers opportunity for your creative pursuits as well. Additionally, residents of Paris Hill may apply for membership at the Sandy Shore Swim Club located on the shores of nearby Norway Lake. Paris Hill hosts monthly community suppers, May through September, music events, history presentations, and more. The Paris Hill post office, 9 hole golf course and country club, village green, historic buildings, and community club are all easy walking distance. |
