Step back in time with this historic Colonial home, built in 1770 by Judge Benjamin Chadbourne, and available to the public for the first time. This well-preserved masterpiece, nestled on a partially fenced lot, exudes charm and history at every turn. The exterior features a brick driveway leading to a barn with a 2-car garage, workshop, office, gardening area, and loft storage—complete with electricity. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and versatile living spaces for both casual and formal gatherings. The kitchen, with its Viking gas range, connects to an informal dining area with a cozy gas stove and leads to a formal dining room. The first floor also includes laundry and two family rooms, each with the potential to restore one of the five fireplaces. Intricate original details like wood wainscoting, doors, and moldings highlight the craftsmanship of the era. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, a sitting area, and a full bathroom, with original wide pine flooring. The walk-up attic offers potential for more finished space. Modern comforts like Central A/C upstairs and an on-demand generator enhance the home's historic charm. Outside, enjoy the gardens with raised beds, a side patio with a retractable awning, and the serene ambiance of a property maintained for centuries. This home is not just a residence; it's a rare piece of history waiting for its next chapter. Showings start Saturday, August 24, at the open house from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
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Listed by:
Brandon Elsemore,
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty 603-610-8500
$950,000
42 Liberty Street, South Berwick, ME 03908
3beds
3,272sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1770
0.75 Acres lot
$960,200 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2025 at 10:13am
Listed by:
Brandon Elsemore,
KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty 603-610-8500
Bought with:
A non PrimeMLS member
A Non PrimeMLS Agency
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5010630

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove - Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor
Features
- Hearth, Security
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete Floor,Full,Stairs - Interior,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Attic: Walk-up
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplaces - 3+
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,814
- Total interior livable area: 3,272 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,272
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick/Pavers
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 3
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden Space
- Fencing: Partial
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 404
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Storage
- Parcel number: SBERM023B010
- Zoning description: R1 RES
- Other equipment: Generator - Standby
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1770
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Internet - Cable
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: South Berwick
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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