557 Coles Hill Road, Wells, ME 04090

New Listing
$619,000
Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 6,883 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 100,188 Status: Active
Current Price: $619,000 List Date: 3/10/2026 Last Modified: 3/14/2026

Description

The former Merriland Farm Café is a long-established Wells landmark overlooking Merriland Farm Golf Course, offering the combination restaurant operators look for but rarely find: proven location, visibility, character, and flexibility--all minutes from I-95, Route One, and the beaches. Originally a 1700s farmhouse later converted into a successful café, the building retains authentic New England charm while remaining fully configured for restaurant operations. A commercial kitchen, multiple dining rooms, two propane fireplaces, an open floor plan, and a graceful spiral staircase create a warm, destination-style atmosphere that adapts easily to a café, bakery, tasting room, wine bar, or boutique event venue. Outside, a wrap-around patio shaded by mature oak trees and a sunny backyard provide additional revenue potential through outdoor dining, private events, or seasonal programming. For operators thinking beyond a single use, this property offers meaningful upside. Per the Wells Code Office, the structure may be eligible for conversion back to residential use with the potential for an attached ADU (subject to approvals), supporting live/work ownership, owner-occupied business models, or long-term mixed-use value. Expand without starting from scratch. Own instead of lease. Build equity while running your business. Whether you're launching a second location or repositioning a proven concept, 557 Coles Hill Road delivers location, legacy, and immediate opportunity in one of southern Maine's most desirable communities.

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More Information MLS# 1653834

Location Information

Book: 18597 Leased Land: No Page: 678-679 Map: 71 Lot: 4B Zoning Overlay: No Tree Growth Y/N: No Association Y/N: No Street #: 557 Street Name: Coles Hill Street Type: Road County: York Town: Wells State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04090 Zip +4: 5716 Zoning: Rural Full Tax Amount $: 2959 Tax Year: 2025 Geo Lat: 43.352589 Geo Lon: -70.584324

Property Information

Primary Use: General Commercial Surveyed: Yes Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty Deed: All Lot Size Acres +/-: 2.3 Road Frontage +/-: 441 Total # Floors: 0 Year Built: 1900 SqFt Finished Total: 6883

Location

Near Shopping: 1 Rural: 1

Easement Remarks

Easement Remarks: see deed & disclosures

Water Info

Water Frontage: No Water View: No

Property Uses

Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1 Bed & Breakfast: 1 Other: 1 Restaurant: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Basement

Crawl Space: 1 Partial: 1

Foundation Materials

Slab: 1

Exterior

Wood Siding: 1

Roof

Metal: 1 Shingle: 1

Heat System

Direct Vent Heater: 1 Radiant: 1

Heat Fuel

Propane: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Floors

Brick: 1 Concrete: 1 Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Parking

21+ Spaces: 1

Electric

Circuit Breakers: 1

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Gas

No Gas: 1

Sewer

Private Sewer: 1 Septic Design Available: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Water

Private: 1 Well: 1

Contract Information

Status: Active Original List Price: 619000 List Price: $619,000 Current Price: $619,000

Property Features

Location: Near Shopping; Rural Construction: Wood Frame Property Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Bed & Breakfast; Other; Restaurant Basement: Crawl Space; Partial Foundation Materials: Slab Exterior: Wood Siding Roof: Metal; Shingle Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Radiant Heat Fuel: Propane Cooling: None Floors: Brick; Concrete; Tile; Wood Parking: 21+ Spaces Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well
Listing Office: On Point Realty
IDX
Last Updated: March - 14 - 2026
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