557 Coles Hill Road, Wells, ME 04090
New Listing
$649,000
Property Type:
Commercial
Square Footage:
6,883
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
100,188
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$649,000
List Date:
10/20/2025
Last Modified:
10/21/2025
Description
Position your next venture at the former Merriland Farm Café, a long-established Wells landmark overlooking Merriland Farm Golf Course. Ideally located just minutes from I-95, Route One, and the beaches, this property combines visibility, character, and versatility—perfect for hospitality, food service, retail, or mixed-use investment. Originally a 1700s farmhouse later converted into a thriving café, the building retains its classic New England charm while remaining fully configured and equipped for restaurant operations. Features include a commercial kitchen layout, multiple dining rooms with two propane fireplaces, and an inviting wrap-around patio shaded by mature oak trees. The open floor plan and graceful spiral staircase create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that adapts easily to concepts such as a café, bakery, tasting room, or boutique event venue.
For those seeking flexibility, the property also offers strong adaptive reuse potential. According to the Wells Code Office, it may be eligible for conversion back to residential use—with the possibility of an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU)—subject to applicable permitting and code approval. This opens the door for live/work models, owner-occupied business use, or mixed-income redevelopment.
Set on a scenic parcel with both front patio seating and a sunny backyard suitable for events, gardens, or expansion, this property invites creativity and vision. Whether you plan to re-establish a beloved local café, launch a new hospitality concept, or repurpose the structure for professional or residential use, 557 Coles Hill Road offers an exceptional blend of location, legacy, and opportunity in one of southern Maine's most desirable communities.
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More Information MLS# 1641379
Location Information
Book: 18597
Leased Land: No
Page: 678-679
Map: 71
Lot: 4B
Zoning Overlay: No
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Association Y/N: No
Street #: 557
Street Name: Coles Hill
Street Type: Road
County: York
Town: Wells
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04090
Zip +4: 5716
Zoning: Rural
Full Tax Amount $: 2785
Tax Year: 2024
Geo Lat: 43.35262
Geo Lon: -70.583895
Property Information
Primary Use: Mixed Use
Surveyed: Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Lot Size Acres +/-: 2.3
Road Frontage +/-: 441
Total # Floors: 0
Year Built: 1900
SqFt Finished Total: 6883
Location
Near Shopping: 1
Rural: 1
Property Uses
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1
Bed & Breakfast: 1
Other: 1
Restaurant: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Partial: 1
Foundation Materials
Slab: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Shingle: 1
Heat System
Direct Vent Heater: 1
Radiant: 1
Heat Fuel
Propane: 1
Cooling
None: 1
Floors
Brick: 1
Concrete: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Parking
21+ Spaces: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Gas
No Gas: 1
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Septic Design Available: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Private: 1
Well: 1
Contract Information
Status: Active
Original List Price: 649000
List Price: $649,000
Current Price: $649,000
Property Features
Location: Near Shopping; Rural
Construction: Wood Frame
Property Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Bed & Breakfast; Other; Restaurant
Basement: Crawl Space; Partial
Foundation Materials: Slab
Exterior: Wood Siding
Roof: Metal; Shingle
Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Radiant
Heat Fuel: Propane
Cooling: None
Floors: Brick; Concrete; Tile; Wood
Parking: 21+ Spaces
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: No Gas
Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank
Water: Private; Well
Documents
Listing Office:
On Point Realty
IDX
Last Updated: October - 21 - 2025
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