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House For Sale: The Wedding Cake House in Kennebunk, Maine

Take a look inside one of Maine’s most iconic properties on the market right now, the Wedding Cake House in Kennebunk.

By Katherine Keenan

Mar 27 2024

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The famed “Wedding Cake House” of Kennebunk, Maine.

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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning one of New England’s most iconic homes, here’s your chance. One of the newest additions to Maine’s real estate market is the famous “Wedding Cake House” of Kennebunk, Maine. Steeped in history and elegance, this 2.23 acre property sits on the banks of the Kennebunk river and boasts over 300 feet of water frontage as well as a sprawling 5-bedroom home. Next door, a barn and carriage house offer additional entertaining space plus a bonus 2 bedroom apartment and kitchen.

The home was built in 1825 and retains countless unique historic details, from the sweeping custom mural in the front foyer to the ornate, frosting-like exterior trim. According to its current website, the trim was added starting in 1952 following a fire which destroyed the original barn, and the property’s name was born soon after when a local business man dubbed the house “The Wedding Cake House” for a postcard collection of numerous Kennebunk homes. Since then, the home has undergone many significant restorations to restore and maintain all of its former glory, and has been both a private home as well as an inn. Take a look inside!

A dramatic spiral staircase and mural greet you in the front foyer.
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The home is full of historic details like this antique fireplace.
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One of two kitchens on the property.
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The current owners have decorate the house with a stunning collection of curated art and vintage furniture which help bring the history of the house to life.
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Plenty of room for books!
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And plenty of space to sit and read those books!
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The dining room in the main house.
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There are five bedrooms in the main house, three of which are en-suite.
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The bathrooms are just as charming as the bedrooms, with vintage fixtures, thoughtful decorative details, and wainscoting.
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En-suite bedroom number two.
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A twin bedroom.
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Another bathroom, featuring what may be the cutest clawfoot tub of all time.
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Imagine walking down this staircase every morning?
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Meanwhile, in the barn…
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The barn/carriage house is extremely spacious, and is advertised as offering two additional bedrooms.
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One of the bedrooms in the carriage house apartment.
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The carriage house also offers additional space for entertaining.
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It’s not hard to see the home’s maritime influence!
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Warm, weathered wood and vintage rugs make these spaces extra cozy.
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Lastly, the back deck, perfect for enjoying Maine summers along the Kennebunk river.
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Home Details

Price: $2,650,000 • Square Feet: 6,263 • Acres: 2.23 • Bedrooms: 8 • Bathrooms: 5 full, 2 half
(Nathan McCabe, Pack Maynard and Associates, 207-967-3883)

Katherine Keenan

As the Associate Digital Editor for Yankee Magazine, Katherine writes and edits content for NewEngland.com, manages the New England Today newsletter, and promotes Yankee Magazine on social media channels. A graduate of Smith College, Katherine grew up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and currently lives in Maine.

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