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Female housesitter/housemate wanted in Pemaquid (midcoast) area

JB — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:52:50 GMT

Seeking a very responsible, mature female to live in my house and cover utilities starting in mid-August and staying through mid-April, with longer term options negotiable.

Ideally, I’d like to find a long term housesitter/housemate, but that requires some time to make sure our needs, wants, and expectations match up. And I might be able to let you move in earlier in August, but I won't know about that for a while.

Charming, older house, mostly furnished, sunny, quiet. Short walk to ocean and village store. Six acres of land, but mostly wooded. I have maybe 1/8 acre clear for small project options such as small kitchen garden, bees, rabbits, chickens, cut flowers, herbs, mushrooms, winter greens, etc. Longer term options might include berries, a few goats or sheep, or one cow or pony. No indoor pets allowed. Presently no barn, shed, or commercial kitchen, but there is some limited storage space in garage and cellar.

Situation requires that you live in the house all winter (at least when I’m not here) to make sure it stays heated, plus other minor chores. Most affordable for someone able to tend woodstove daily. Front of house is 100+ years old, quaint, simple, and not well insulated -- maybe 1500 square feet. Has full bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, two upstairs bedrooms (one is mine). Newer addition, with good woodstove, is well insulated and modern -- maybe 500 square feet. Has 1/2 bath and large room that some prior housesitters have used as studio style living/sleeping/studying. (Though privacy in addition is limited when I am in the house, since the woodstove and warm winter sitting area are in that room, and personally, I don’t mind sleeping upstairs in winter, with wool and down covers.) Landline phone and wireless internet. No workable cell reception with any carrier in house/yard, but fine coverage a few yards up the road.

Conservative use of utilities over the winter tends to run in the vicinity of $110 per month for internet/phone/electric, plus 2-3 cords of wood, plus maybe a tank or more of heating oil (about $1000 per tank last year). But of course this depends on how warm you keep it, how available you are to keep the stove going, and how conservationist you are. Back addition heats easily. In the coldest winter months, I find it most practical to keep front part of house around 50 degrees. Driveway is short, little more than a parking space off the road, so I find I can shovel rather than hiring a plow truck (but I happen to like shoveling and the biggest storms are challenging).

If we are compatible housemates, and all goes well over the winter, in the spring/summer months I can offer an affordable summer housing situation (which is rare in this area). I’m thinking around $500 for the three months, but we would negotiate depending on your/my plans for the summer and following winter. Or it might be possible to set up a camper or small yurt. A similar housesitting/housemate cycle repeats next fall/winter and into the indefinite future, so I can be most accommodating for a person and financial arrangement that would work long term.

Like most old houses, this one has its quirks. There are a few projects I won’t get to until winter or spring (such as fixing wobbly side stairs and portions of deck). Squirrels get into the attic about once a year and have to be trapped or poisoned. Plumbing is slow but functional. A pipe did freeze in one spot last winter (next to a gap I hadn’t seen in the foundation that is now insulated), but that was with the furnace off in a cold spell with single digit temperatures.

I'll likely be gone from mid-August to mid-December, then in the house maybe half time from mid-December through early May. Not sure yet about next summer, maybe here full time, maybe half time or less. I telecommute for work when I am here, and for the last three years I’ve worked on major deadlines with crazy-stressful hours so I haven’t been much fun to be around, but that workload will become much lighter and much less stressful well before I return to the house in December. Eventually I hope to build a separate office to get my work out of the house, maybe starting in spring. But since I work odd hours, including a lot of intensive writing, I can’t have a TV in the house, and no radio or music when I am here unless we are both agreed on it. I doubt that having a child in the house full time would work out well for this winter, but it is imaginable that we could figure something out if you have a quiet and well-behaved child with you part time, such as in a shared custody situation.

Security deposit, excellent references, and commitment through mid-April required. You MUST be available to meet in person after initial phone conversations. No long distance arrangements without face-to-face meeting. Preference to local and in-state inquiries with experience working a woodstove. (Sometimes a housesitting service picks up these ads and broadcasts them nationally. I don’t necessarily answer those inquiries.)

Reply to: yqueserasera@gmail.com

Conservation Property on Vinalhaven - For Sale

Cape Jedicah — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:07:08 GMT

VINALHAVEN ISLAND Step back to a simpler time. Charming, rustic 1880’s Maine farmhouse. Three bedrooms, one bath. Living room with large picture windows. Beautiful sunset views across Penobscot Bay and 1,350 feet of waterfront. Set on 4 acres at the end of a private road, this secluded refuge protects both marine life and natural lands. Includes 3 acres of pristine mixed conifer and deciduous woods, reverse tidal falls at the shore and a salt marsh. Study and boathouse nestle among balsam firs. Great for kayaking and exploring other islands - on a paddling route to the Basin - also fishing, swimming, hiking.

For a virtual tour of the property, go to www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=61002.

MLS# 1021505
Jaret & Cohn THE ISLAND GROUP
Wesley Reed 207-863-2554 wreed@jaretcohn.com
Listed at www.jaretcohn.com/properties/?sysid=20445421&type=SF
$425,000

Beautiful Historic Farm on 6.4 acres in Downtown Gorham

Alyssa Bouthot — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:29:14 GMT

This grand Gentleman's Farm sits on 6.4 acres near Downtown Gorham and is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Owner occupied main house consists of two rental units and private art gallery, with a third rental unit above the detached barn.

Pristine grounds include seasonal peaches, grapes, raspberries, & blueberries, recreational pond, heated art studio, large greenhouse, and historic croquet lawn. Potential for other commercial uses, 1/4 mile away from University of Southern Maine campus. There are many agricultural opportunities for this property. For more information on permitted livestock and land uses please contact alyssa@swanagency.com!

A complete slideshow with Open House information and more details can be found at www.GorhamDyerEstate.com

Apple Orchard Troy Rd. Burnham, ME

JaneWells — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:44:12 GMT

Apple Orchard- 691 Troy Rd. Burnham, ME. Real Estate consists of two homes; Farmhouse 1743 sqft & second home 1600sqft. Barn/Storage building 50x50. In ground pool & garden/orchard. Buildings & 25 acres listed for $289,000 MLS#1094552. The property is also listed with these additions to buildings, 57 acres to include equipment & customer list for $389,000 MLS#1094587. Please call or email for details Jane Wells, ColdwellBanker Plourde Real Estate, 143 Silver St.Waterville, ME 04901 cell 207-692-8023, email jwells@cbplourde.com.

Farm for Rent, Warren

Jon Crane — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:31:27 GMT

Farm for Rent, town of Warren
House and large barn renovated, insulated. 4 BR, 1-1/2 bath, sunroom. Solar hot water. 8 acres pasture with electric fence and water. 30x48 Greenhouse. 50 acres total. Commute: 9 miles to Rockland and Camden, 28 miles to Wiscasset & Belfast, 45 miles to Brunswick. Spring is here. Come and enjoy the space. $1100/mo.
Call 701-1713 for more information

Spacious Mid Coast farmhouse for rent 875.00

Terrill & Charlie Jenkins — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:36:20 GMT

1850's farmhouse for rent in Mid Coast Maine June 1st. 2200 sq. feet,Sunny & Spacious with gorgeous river views. 2 Bedrooms with one large Loft space that could be a third bedroom, an office or studio space, 1.5 baths, wood burning stove. We provide: trash pick-up, plowing & lawn mowing. There is a separate laundry room with utilities included available, otherwise utilities are not included in the rent. The home has had many recent energy efficient updates. The house sits on 12 acres and is adjacent to the Salt Box Barn where we live and work. Dresden is a lovely place to live Please give us a call or email if you have any questions!

More info and photos: http://1850-farmhouse.blogspot.com/

Terrill & Charlie Jenkins

207-737-2781
terrillcj@gmail.com

We are open to folks who want to raise animals on site, although the property has certain limitations.

Summer Rental Property

GPottle — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:10:15 GMT

Secluded Camp on 10 acre pond in Palermo, Maine - Out back living at its best. Propane lights, propane cook stove and refridgerator. Wood stove heat - 4 wheel drive access - 2 miles into the woods Call with any questions - 207-993-2823 or 207-592-5387.

UNITY Homestead--

woolart — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 06:07:18 GMT

Update--6-5-13

Farm apartment for rent

Bridge Farm — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 06:13:13 GMT

Bridge Farm has a cozy, one-bedroom apartment for rent. Parking and separate entrance. Rent is valued at $650/month including utilities, but will consider swapping some rent for farm work. Available mid-January. bob@bridgefarm.me
Bob Howe and Kathy Coleman

BRIDGE FARM ~ AN ORGANIC RIVERFRONT FARM IN DRESDEN

Midcoast Farm Properties — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:55:50 GMT

Bridge Farm is a thriving 28-acre MOFGA-certified organic farm with 2,400’ on the Eastern River. Whether sold as a turn-key farm or just a lovely place to call home, it has potential for many uses. For further information, please visit www.bridgefarm.info or call Kathy Gallant at 207.841.7569. Offered for sale at $695,000

Huge Barn for Sale in Winterport

Susan Patrick — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:38:41 GMT

Circa 1914 4 story barn for sale plus 3 acres of land. More than 30,000 square feet. Great road frontage and ample parking. Scenic views of mountains and adjacent pond $174,500. Huge amount of adaptive uses possible: home/apartment conversion, professional offices, nice farming,etc; no restrictions. Beautiful Craftsman bungalow next door for sale separately

Wilton - Farm on these 17 ac with Lovely Home

Kathleen Szostek — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:36:49 GMT

Beautiful and spacious 1800's farmhouse (2759 sq ft with 5-6 bedrooms) in a great location for an organic farmstand. The fields are currently being used by a neighboring organic farmer.

This striking rehab of an 1800's home retains the allure of years gone by: tin ceiling, wide pine floors, hand hewn beams. Efficient updates include 2008 furnace, replacement windows, all new electrical, hardwired smoke detectors. With six possible bedrooms, this could be a B&B/home. Imagine life if you loved what you see when you look around home each day! This property is truly charming. AND....if a home based-business is your dream, there are definite possibilities here.

Also available at $176,000 with 12 acres of land.

FMI - Contact Kathleen Szostek of The Maine Real Estate Network, 34 Center Street, Auburn, ME
207-212-0760; email: Kathleen@MaineRealEstatePro.com

See the tour: http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?t=2789290

40 ac. Farm for rent in Minot

TFS — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:50:03 GMT

Hello,

We recently purchased our family farm back and are excited to get it up and working as an organic/local farm in the spring of 2013. We are looking for a couple to rent the farm to and become partners with us in helping this farm become sustainable.

4 bedrooms 2.5 bath
Large barn with 5 horse stalls
Woodshop
3 car garage
Rent $1500 plus utilities
Animals ok/smoking not

House near Liberty for rent by week or more

sweet cape — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:30:08 GMT

Our 1813 cape in South Montville will sleep six. We've restored it over the years and love it; we live next door in summers. It's available by the week, fortnight or longer through the warm months. Fair vendors have stayed here happily - and so have many families, artists and writers in retreat, bird lovers and honeymooners!
Please see our web site for more info and photos.
http://www.summerrental.webuda.com/rental/home.html

Ideal Org Farm for Sale: House/Barns/Field/Acreage+Waterfront

Barry — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:14:38 GMT

I am selling and taking offers on a Farm Property I have for sale that would be an
ideal setup for a smaller local organinic farm.(Winthrop, Maine)

Up to 11 acres
20 Room Farm House
Up to $3500/month rental income
2 Barns
1 Garage
Planting Field
High Visibility Roadway for market/sales
600 ft Waterfrontage (Maranacook Lake)

Farm House: can be partially rented for supplemental income!
Barns - one of which could be used for indoor growing off season and/or a green-house.
Utility Garage for your equipment
Planting Field
Roadway to access all areas
Property borders Maranacook Lake

There is no competition !!!! - come see for yourself
I'm not a farmer, or I would do it.

Purchase Pkg and desired acreage can be customized for you needs.
Priced from $289K

Give a call and see before the snow!
Barry
978-837-8475
bcamrell@aol.com

Houseshare & Land for small scale farming in SE VT

Skunk Barn Farm — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:07:56 GMT

I've got a nice SE facing field and either room in my house or on a big tent platform available to folks who want to grow food without a big upfront investment.
I have rented my room in the past and would still some cash exchange but am open to lowering the 375$/month cost with a barter for work on premises and food.
I need people to garden with, or for. I have hand tools to share. The land, formerly hay field, was opened up by pigs 4 years ago. It's growing back from neglect (mine!)
Contact info in profile.

thanks, Greenough Nowakoski.

House for rent in Knox

Peter Curra — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 05:32:55 GMT

A comfortable country home available for occupancy, from Nov 13- May 1st in Knox, Maine. Contact Sue or Peter Curra at 207-382-6161 or pwcurragh@yahoo.com FMI.

Thorndike Maine Off-Grid Home for Sale $115,000

Judith — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:36:49 GMT

Wonderful off grid home on 10 acres.
Two bedroom cape style home built in 1991.
Photovoltaic system provides electricity.
Wood stove with Rinnai propane heater backup.
Bosche on demand hot water.
Drilled well with electric pump.
Full septic.
All the comforts.

Land has approximatly 6 wooded acred with mixed hard and soft woods.
Also 3 acres of overgrown field and 1 acre grass/garden surrounding house.

Property includes a 16'x 20' shop, 10'x12' coop and 8'x10'animal hut.
All buildings in good condition.

Please contact through forum or via email for more info: judith04986@gmail.com

More photos linked:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/148eastgulch/

Barn & Land 122 West Road, Chesterville ME for Sale $47,000

JaneWells — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:35:32 GMT

Beautiful farm home site with mountain views. Good central location for Augusta & Farmington. Ten acres, open fields and wooded with fenced pasture. Barn 36x48 post & beam construction with two heated finished rooms, loft, six stalls, drilled well and electric on site. Septic design available. Barn new in 2006. $47,000 Contact Jane Wells, Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate, 143 Silver St. Waterville, ME (207)660-4025 (Direct)(207)692-8023(Cell)jwells@cbplourde.com