New Brokers

I am quickly realizing that there is no way we are going to do this new company division justice without recruiting new brokers for the team.
Even before we have officially launched, things are just buzzing about a real estate team dedicated to and being aware of the histories of Maine's incredible homes.
I can't wait to launch but so glad we are getting all of our ducks in a row first. No doubt that I will have to deal with several "imitiation is the sincerest form of flattery" comments to do with yet one more Swan Agency project.

Launch Ads

Working hard on ads announcing the launch of Historic Homes of Maine of The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty.
DownEast Magazine and Portland Magazine, coming issues will include historical property listings in Bar Harbor, Portland, Waldoboro, Somesville, Blue Hill, Castine, Kennebunkport among others.
Very, very exciting time for us all.

The Tides - Bar Harbor

Located on West Street, known in the late 1800's as Millionaire's Row, in Bar Harbor, The Tides is a true beauty. The house was designed by Arthur Rotch of the extremely prominent Boston architectural firm of Rotch and Tilden. It was built in 1887, a Greek Revival waterfront home constructed to the owner's exacting desires. The house was designed for and built for Mr. and Mrs. William B. Rice of Boston. The original floorplans still exist. Visit http://www.swanagency.com/ for more information.

Portland Properties

In the continuing effort to "practice what we preach" at The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty - I am the proud owner of two properties on either end of the Neal Street - Carroll to Pine block - that each have Greater Portland Landmark Plaques.

Looking forward to doing more research this week.

Blue Hill

Our newest Historic Home listing is Kalmia Knoll, built in 1914 as a summer retreat for John Davidson. The architect was C. E. Cutler of Westport CT.

The home is situated on a private peninsula with 7.8 acres and 1100’ of shoreline. The grounds of this handsome estate are graced with mature trees and private gardens. The site was selected to provide a very select household with comfort and privacy. The extensive lawns & gardens, sweeping ocean front, a bit of quiet forest, a wide land buffer and a magnificent structure combine to provide an exquisite, private retreat.

The well crafted home has been carefully held in its original grandeur of precisely fashioned granite & cypress. Designed with ocean views from every room, the spacious and flowing rooms are suitable and comfortable for entertaining, family get away, corporate retreat and other nearly endless possibilities. The front terrace leads to the private pier and deep water anchorage. The newly re-constructed seawall, a few feet from the swept-back wings was thoughtfully built to follow the contours on the coastline.

Sprucewold Lodge

The historic properties in Maine continue to astound me.

I had the pleasure of visiting Sprucewold Lodge in Boothbay Harbor and was amazed at the authenticity of this property, located SO close to the bustle of BBH.

I felt like I was in the Northwoods of Maine, it was so quiet, so real, so calming. The visions of weddings and reading books on the porch were vibrant in my mind and how many past generations must have done just that.

Specialists

We are establishing the educational and experience requirements to qualify as a Historic Homes of Maine specialist. First and foremost, brokers will need to take a special interest in the history and significance of these special properties. They will also be those who share their expertise with our communities, beyond the world of real estate brokerage.

We are VERY excited to launch this division soon, when the details are all ironed out.