| Up North Realty Maine

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.

Supplements: ********

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
Listing Office: On Point Realty
IDX
Last Updated: October - 21 - 2025
Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the Maine IDX and is for consumers' personal, noncommercial use only. Dimensions are approximate and not guaranteed. All data should be independently verified. Copyright ©2022 Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity.