Nestled in the vibrant heart of Bridgton, ME, this remarkable original Sears & Roebuck home, fully restored to its timeless charm, offers both residential comfort and commercial versatility on a .50-acre lot. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a dedicated studio, this home seamlessly blends living and creativity, ideal for a personal haven or dual-purpose space. The sunroom invites morning coffee or afternoon unwinding, while the stunning family room serves as the core gathering spot for memorable moments. Enveloped in beautifully designed landscaping, the outdoor space is perfect for relaxation and entertainment. Its prime in-town location means you're minutes from serene lakes and Pleasant Mountain Ski Area for year-round recreation, offering a perfect balance of nature and convenience. Just an hour's drive from Portland and only 30 minutes to Conway, NH, this property embodies a balance of small-town warmth and accessibility to city life. Whether you're drawn by its history as a Sears & Roebuck creation, its current role as a home and art studio, or its zoning for commercial endeavors, this property is brimming with opportunity. Schedule your tour today and discover all the possibilities it holds! OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, NOV 9th 11am - 1pm.
This location is excellent for a small business. Inside is a clean slate-use your imagination. A few walls have sheetrock, some with wood and some just studs. The town septic and town water go by this property-so it would be an easy hook-up. This was a candy store, and an antique store in the past.
5 Rental opportunities in this large building with their own entrances, heat & electric for each unit (check with Code Enforcement on opportunities). High ceilings. Lots of parking in the enormous, paved parking lot. Easily remove or move walls to suit your needs (walls aren't load bearing). Unit 1 is currently used as an apartment with 1 bedroom & 1 bath. Unit 2 is a huge room (currently used as a gym). A wall separates an office and bathroom. Unit 3 is a smaller storage area between the 2 large buildings that also has a its own entrance. Unit 4 (in the back of Unit 5) has another big room that could be walled off & accessed through the door in the back to make this unit. Unit 5 is an oversized building with an office, seating area, bathroom, and a big room in the middle. Property currently has a septic system, but Seller is on a list for town sewer (already on Town Water). Seller offering concessions.
Bridgton is located in Maine. Bridgton, Maine has a population of 5,407. Bridgton is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 14.05% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.7%.
The median household income in Bridgton, Maine is $73,250. The median household income for the surrounding county is $80,679 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Bridgton is 49.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 4.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.5 inches per year, with 74.6 inches of snow per year.