165 Falmouth Road, Falmouth, ME 04105 (MLS # 1622064)

View Virtual Tour PRICE $1,425,000 BEDS 5 BATHS 4 HOME SIZE 4,719 sqft LOT SIZE 3.34 ac Request More Info Schedule a Showing

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates in this spacious and special 5-bedroom home. The James Merrill house is among the longest standing homes in Falmouth dating to 1738 and home to the Merrill family for over 200 years. From the moment you step inside, you'll be captivated by the warmth and character of this remarkable historic property. While history and character abound, this home also features extensive updates and a remarkable variety of spaces - a fireside dining room in the former summer kitchen, dual parlors perfect for home officing, an updated and sunny kitchen with new Bosch appliances, a cozy library, a captivating fireside inglenook, a muddy-paw ready mudroom with sink and laundry, a primary bedroom retreat with dual walk in closets and an updated bathroom, and a grand family room provides the best spot to gaze out the enormous picture window or catch the game with the woodstove fired up and snacks at the ready on the wet bar. Six fireplaces, original wide pine floors, original historic paneling and trim, beautiful bluestone patio, perennial plantings and gardens that bloom all summer long, a grand swimming pool completely refreshed in 2022 with a cute and freshly painted pool cabana including outdoor grill fireplace, 3 car garage, plug-in generator ready, and truly one of the best hide-and-go-seek houses one could ever imagine. It sits conveniently between 295 and 95 and only a few minutes to all the Portland area has to offer. Whether you're seeking a comfortable family home, a space for entertaining, or a property that is an iconic milestone in Falmouth's historic record, this home delivers it all and is a memory making machine.