10 South Arm Road, Andover, ME 04226
$2,250,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
20
Baths:
7
Square Footage:
9,000
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,488,560
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,250,000
List Date:
7/29/2025
Last Modified:
12/10/2025
Description
Once in a lifetime a commercial property becomes available that is steeped in American history while retaining its timeless elegance, offering a compelling business opportunity in a unique mountain and riverfront setting. This is that property. The Merrill House is a vast Gilded Age country estate with a storied past, on 126 acres in the beautiful mountains of Western Maine.
In the early 1900s, Henry Varnum Poor (founder of Standard & Poor's, later the S&P 500) carried out the final expansion, with contributions from influential architects Stanford White and Frederick Law Olmstead. It has been home to 8 generations of the same family, the setting for a major motion picture, and a profitable retreat, event, and vacation rental venue.
The property offers extensive manicured lawns, gardens, trails, and magnificent views. The main home boasts 16 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a stately dining room, and an impressive Great Hall for which photos do not do justice. There are also income-producing caretaker's cottage and barns, and generous garage and workshop space.
Originally homesteaded in 1791, the Merrill House is poised for its next owner to carry on its legacy, own a piece of American history, and operate a successful business in a setting like no other. Perhaps a retreat center, outdoor adventure base, or wedding venue.
The property is partially heated, supporting three-season occupancy of up to 32 overnight guests, and four season for up to 12 overnight with 6 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, study, & Great Hall, with 200-amp electrical service and updated plumbing.
Merrill House is surrounded by four-season outdoor recreation. Bethel, ME is about 30 minutes away, as are the Sunday River and Black Mountain ski areas. The Appalachian Trail is about 12 minutes away, and numerous walking, biking, ski, and motorsports trails right out the door. Rangeley, ME is about 1 hour away and Portland International Jetport and North Conway, NH are about 90 minutes away.
Supplements: ********
More Information MLS# 1632191
Property Sub-Type
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Location Information
Book: 4356
Leased Land: No
Page: 183
Map: 9
Lot: 19
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Tree Growth Y/N: Yes
Street #: 10
Street Name: South Arm
Street Type: Road
County: Oxford
Town: Andover
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04226
Zoning: Mixed
Full Tax Amount $: 11647.88
Tax Year: 2024
Geo Lat: 44.63647
Geo Lon: -70.739202
Property Information
Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 126
# Rooms: 31
Total Baths: 7
Total Half Baths: 2
# Fireplaces: 14
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 9000
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
SqFt Source: Seller
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
# Bedrooms: 20
Total Full Baths: 5
Year Built: 1791
SqFt Finished Total: 9000
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Site
Open: 1
Pasture/Field: 1
Rolling/Sloping: 1
Well Landscaped: 1
Wooded: 1
Location
Rural: 1
Roads
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Water Info
Water Frontage: Yes
Waterfront Amount: 2600
Water Frontage Owned: 2600
Water Frontage Shared: 0
Water View: No
Water Body Name: Ellis River
Source of Water Frontage
Seller: 1
Water Body Type
River: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Other Structures
Barn(s): 1
Outbuilding: 1
Shed(s): 1
Basement
Brick/Mortar: 1
View
Fields: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Scenic: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Foundation Materials
Block: 1
Brick/Mortar: 1
Granite: 1
Poured Concrete: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Heat System
Baseboard: 1
Hot Water: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Appliances Included
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Heat Fuel
Electric: 1
Oil: 1
Wood: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Floors
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Parking
21+ Spaces: 1
Style
Colonial: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1: 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Gas
No Gas: 1
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Septic Design Available: 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Water
Well: 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 6: 1
Bedroom 6 Level: Second
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Bedroom 7
Bedroom 7: 1
Bedroom 7 Level: Second
Bedroom 8
Bedroom 8: 1
Bedroom 8 Level: Second
Bedroom 9
Bedroom 9: 1
Bedroom 9 Level: Second
Bedroom 10
Bedroom 10: 1
Bedroom 10 Level: Second
Bedroom 11
Bedroom 11: 1
Bedroom 11 Level: Second
Basement Entry
Interior: 1
Bedroom 12
Bedroom 12: 1
Bedroom 12 Level: Second
Bedroom 13
Bedroom 13: 1
Bedroom 13 Level: Third
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Amenities
1st Floor Bedroom: 1
Attic: 1
Bathtub: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Den
Den: 1
Den Level: First
Vehicle Storage
3 Car: 1
Family Room
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Great Room
Great Room: 1
Great Room Level: First
Great Room Amenities
Cathedral Ceiling: 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Kitchen
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Office
Office: 1
Office Level: First
Other Room 2
Other Room 2: 1
Other Room 2 Level: First
Room Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Wood Burning Fireplace: 1
Contract Information
Status: Active
Original List Price: 2250000
List Price: $2,250,000
Current Price: $2,250,000
Property Features
Site: Open; Pasture/Field; Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped; Wooded
Location: Rural
Roads: Paved; Public
Source of Water Frontage: Seller
Water Body Type: River
View: Fields; Mountain(s); Scenic; Trees/Woods
Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator
Style: Colonial
Construction: Wood Frame
Basement: Brick/Mortar
Basement Entry: Interior
Foundation Materials: Block; Brick/Mortar; Granite; Poured Concrete
Roof: Composition
Exterior: Wood Siding
Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Wood Stove
Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood
Water Heater: Electric
Cooling: None
Floors: Vinyl; Wood
Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Bathtub
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Driveway: Gravel
Parking: 21+ Spaces
Vehicle Storage: 3 Car
Other Structures: Barn(s); Outbuilding; Shed(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: No Gas
Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available
Water: Well
Room Information
Den
Level: First
Family Room
Level: First
Office
Level: First
Other Room 2
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Kitchen
Level: First
Great Room
Level: First
Bedroom 1
Level: First
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Bedroom 6
Level: Second
Bedroom 7
Level: Second
Bedroom 8
Level: Second
Bedroom 9
Level: Second
Bedroom 10
Level: Second
Bedroom 11
Level: Second
Bedroom 12
Level: Second
Bedroom 13
Level: Third
Documents
Property Disclosure - main house ›
Listing Office:
Coldwell Banker Realty
IDX
Last Updated: December - 10 - 2025
Broker Attribution:
207-967-9900
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