1290 Royalsborough Road, Durham, ME 04222

New Listing
$940,000
Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 6,408 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 232,610 Status: Active
Current Price: $940,000 List Date: 10/18/2026 Last Modified: 10/18/2026

Overview

Description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire Bliss Farm Inn, an established bed-and-breakfast and a remarkable piece of Maine history. Set on 5.34 acres in Durham, this distinctive hospitality property combines historic character, thoughtfully restored accommodations, and an established guest experience with the opportunity to continue a cherished innkeeping tradition. Traditionally dated to circa 1772, the historic Bagley-Bliss House is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The beautifully appointed farmhouse features five guest bedrooms, each with a private bath, original woodwork, pine floors, four fireplaces, and a charming beehive oven. Guests enjoy the inviting great room anchored by the original hearth, library, dining room, and welcoming common spaces that create a memorable New England country inn experience. The operating business offers a foundation for continued success, with established booking activity and repeat guests who appreciate the inn's personalized hos ...

Listing Details MLS# 1684315

Location Information

Street #
1290
Street Name
Royalsborough
Street Type
Road
County
Androscoggin
Town
Durham
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04222
Zip +4
5225
Leased Land
No
Book
10683
Page
191
Map
07
Lot
122
Zoning
Rural Residential
Zoning Overlay
No
Full Tax Amount $
10899
Tax Year
2027
Tree Growth Y/N
No
Association Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
940000

Property Information

Primary Use
Mixed Use
Surveyed
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
Year Built
1772
Year Renovated +/-
2021
Total # Floors
2
SqFt Finished Total
6408
Lot Size Acres +/-
5.34
Road Frontage +/-
572

Commercial Bldg Information

Total Units
8

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

More Information

Levels

Two
Yes

Location

Historic District
Yes
Rural
Yes

Property Uses

Bed & Breakfast
Yes
Executive Suites
Yes
Flex
Yes
Freestanding Building
Yes
Hotel/Motel
Yes
Neighborhood Center
Yes
Other
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s)
Yes

Structure Type

Post & Beam
Yes

Basement

Bulkhead
Yes
Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes
Stone
Yes

Exterior

Clapboard
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Wood Stove
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes
Oil
Yes
Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

36+ Inch Doors
Yes
Ramped Main Level
Yes

Building Features

Air Radon Mitigation System
Yes
Fire System
Yes
Generator
Yes
Internet Access Available
Yes
Sprinkler - Wet
Yes
Storage
Yes
Water Radon Mitigation System
Yes

Parking

5 - 10 Spaces
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Generator Hookup
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Design Available
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Property Features

Location: Historic District; Rural Recreational Water: Nearby Construction: Wood Frame Other Structures: Barn(s) Structure Type: Post & Beam Levels: Two Property Uses: Bed & Breakfast; Executive Suites; Flex; Freestanding Building; Hotel/Motel; Neighborhood Center; Other Basement: Bulkhead; Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Stone Exterior: Clapboard Roof: Shingle Heat System: Baseboard; Heat Pump; Hot Water; Wood Stove; Zoned Heat Fuel: Oil; Propane; Wood Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Wood Building Features: Air Radon Mitigation System; Fire System; Generator; Internet Access Available; Sprinkler - Wet; Storage; Water Radon Mitigation System Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces Electric: Circuit Breakers; Generator Hookup Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well
IDX
Listing Office: Hearth & Key Realty
Last Updated: October - 18 - 2026
Broker Attribution: 2077133144

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