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When walking or driving to
the beach we would pass “The Federal House” on the corner of Doanes Wharf Road
and Beach Ave.
In the early years of our
vacations it was a house in disrepair with vines growing up all over the unpainted
exterior, a terribly overgrown yard, etc.
It was a real eyesore. I bet the
interior was a mess also. It was sold
and the property was completely transformed inside and out.
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We started renting The Federal
House in 2013 for our vacation. This is a
bit of the history I know of the house from asking the owners.
The Federal House was built in 1765 making it the 2nd oldest house in the area. It has 6 bedrooms and 3 ½ bathrooms, a 3 car detached garage with a flag on one side, a wrought iron fence around it, with the property going to the cove connecting to the Kennebec River.
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In the early years, the cove was dredged to the property and they would tie up schooners to protect them from storms. That is now the flat part of the backyard just behind the garage. We were able to launch kayaks
and have fun in the water when the tide was coming in. The location was ideal with a short walk to the beach, into town, etc. You could park your car and would not need to drive
anywhere to enjoy the area.
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Because of COVID, etc. we
did not have our KPT family vacation this year (2020). Pam and I took a day trip to Kennebunkport in late July. I told her if we see anyone
when we drive by The Federal House I want to stop and say hello, introduce
ourselves, and let them know we would be interested in talking if they end up renting the house.
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It was such a great house. There
was so much history there. I am surprised
the town would approve a tear down with that kind of history. I sure hope they reclaimed all of the interior wood trim and molding, etc.
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We have such fond memories
of our family time in that house. Our family
memories will live on along with my pictures.
It was and is all about family and friends …