WISCASSET – A landmark here in “the prettiest village in Maine,” DayBreak Manor sits on eight-plus very private acres that slope down to the broad Sheepscot River, on which the property has 650 feet of tidal frontage.

The setting, a landscape ready to be painted, is a park unto itself – one with towering trees, swathes of green lawn, sweet gardens and even a producing vineyard, and a grassy lookout knoll, encircled by low evergreens, from which to revel in the serene coastal views across the water to the Edgecomb shore.

The 4,424-square-foot home only enhances the surrounding beauty, and is sited to maximize enjoyment of it. For example, even the butler’s pantry (note its antique, much-scarred cutting-board counter) and the second-floor servants’ quarters are privileged to share the water views.

The 11-room home is comfortably elegant throughout. A front-to-back living room with a magnificent fireplace, a stunning formal dining room, a master suite whose hall of closets lead to a gorgeous bath, and a “winter room” – a library haven with a brick fireplace and a multitude of built-ins beneath its paneled ceiling – are among the highlights.

This Colonial Revival gem was constructed from 1927 to 1930, has hosted as many as 200 guests at one time, and has a distinguished history too long to detail here. Charles Schulz (of “Peanuts” fame) visited; FDR was entertained here. Former owners include nationally known artist Hortense Ferne, who with her husband, Henry, established the town library’s Fine Arts Room.

More recently, DayBreak Manor (the title was bestowed by Hortense) has served a number of purposes, which include both flower farm and apiary, and illustrate the range of possibilities for a new owner. Winery: In the cellar, there is a complete, three-room facility to process and store the fruits of the vineyard. Events center: A glorious destination for weddings and other occasions. Antiques store: The seller is an international antiques expert whose business has thrived here.

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The outbuildings include a two-level, two-bedroom guest house that is ideal for anyone wishing to establish a family compound, and represents a significant income-producer if considered as a rental.

DayBreak Manor, at 106 Bath Road, Wiscasset, is listed for sale at $1.15 million by Steven Chicoine of Keller Williams Realty. For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Steven at 446-8060 or at StevenChicoine@kw.com.

 

Produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram, the Home of the Week is provided at no cost.

Photographs by Nicholas LaRiviere, Firefly Aerial Solutions LLC.

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