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Old 05-31-2021, 05:28 AM
 
Location: Boonies
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Amen to that. That kind of mentality and disrespect will make life miserable for you. The unique charm and underdevelopment in Maine stems from a respect for history and distaste of sprawl. The acreage I bought in Maine was the seller's family property going back to the late 1700s. He basically interviewed me before selling me the land, wanting to know more about me before selling. That's how a lot of Maine mentality is. Beautiful in my opinion.

Good luck.
And this is why I'm having a hard time putting my family estate on the market. I don't want someone coming in and tearing everything down and making houselots.
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Old 05-31-2021, 02:50 PM
 
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Thanks for the responses. I would definitely build a house in character with the neighborhood but the interior would have a larger main bathroom, probably an en-suite connected to the main bedroom, and a full second bathroom for guests. No stucco exterior or anything that doesn't with the neighboring houses. And our ideal house would be less than 1800 square feet for sure.

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Old 05-31-2021, 04:37 PM
 
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Have you ever watched the TV show "This Old House?" If an 1890s house is at all salvageable (still standing rather than fallen down), imo it should be brought back to its former glory not torn down and replaced with new construction. Older houses were built with real boards.... even the walls and roof. A sagging floor can most likely be fixed. If the house is drafty, choose the least expensive heat method. Maybe add some insulation. Buy some blankets. Drafty is an indication of charm and character. There may be special financing available for those who choose to preserve history rather than destroy it. Wouldn't hurt to look into it. An ancestral home (circa 1700s) of my family members in an area of coastal Maine is in a prime oceanfront location. The current and former owners chose preservation. They have family tree documents on site regarding ownership and history of the property.

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Old 06-03-2021, 07:44 AM
 
Location: Downeast
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Not to mention the price of lumber has increased 300% this year
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