Renovated Colonial-Style Rockport Farmhouse with Revolutionary War History Listed for $785K
A renovated Colonial-style farmhouse in Rockport, Maine, with a storied past dating back to the Revolutionary War, is on the market for $785,000. The property, located on Old County Road, spans nearly 5.5 acres and features over 2,800 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Seller Nicholas Adolphsen purchased the bank-repossessed property in late 2019 and undertook extensive renovations starting in early 2020, utilizing the COVID-19 pandemic period to complete the work. While the home was built in 1840, the land it sits on was historically used by American soldiers and allies from the Penobscot Nation as barracks and an encampment during the Revolutionary War. It also served as a stopping point for refugees fleeing the British after the failed 1779 Penobscot Expedition. The renovation maintained the historic facade while updating the interior with new electrical, plumbing, heating systems, and modern kitchen and bathrooms. The property was initially listed at $810,000 in early J...