Ringleader
02-01-2012, 18:08
Hello Everyone!
MONSON GENERAL STORE - On the Market, Listing Price $155,000
One of my favorite towns on the AT was Monson, Maine. Why you ask? Because of the Monson General Store.
The Monson General Store has been around since 1910, serving the community for over 100 years. It has also served Appalachian Trail hikers since the beginning of the trail's existence. And it's smack dab in the middle of Monson, Maine. And it's on the market.
Owner: Tim Anderson (amazing guy btw)
Property: 4 levels (it's huge) - The cellar was once used as an arcade/pizza place, but is currently just a wide-open space. The second level is the store (which also has a full kitchen), the third level is the "apartment." However, it's more like a full-size house with 5 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, and glassed-in sun porch. Oh, and it's being sold fully furnished. The fourth level is a partly-finished attic, bringing the bedroom count to 6.
Cool Fact: The Monson General Store is also regularly used as a gathering place for local musicians. People gather right next to the milk cartons to sing and play music together, or (for people like us with no musical talent), to just listen.
Tim is officially putting this property on the market, and welcomes anyone with interest in the property to email him. It can and has been used as a hiker hostel, outfitter, grocery store, arcade, personal home, restaurant, and, as noted above, a small concert venue. But there are endless possibilities for this property if you have the imagination and passion to make it happen ...
If you are interested in purchasing Tim's property (or just want more info), email him here: monson@myfairpoint.net
If you know someone that would be interested, especially hiker-friendly friends, please forward them this thread!!!
To read more about my experience in Monson, Maine, check out this blog entry: http://www.beautybeneaththedirt.com/2010/08/welcome-to-monson/
Sincerely,
Ringleader of The Traveling Circus
MONSON GENERAL STORE - On the Market, Listing Price $155,000
One of my favorite towns on the AT was Monson, Maine. Why you ask? Because of the Monson General Store.
The Monson General Store has been around since 1910, serving the community for over 100 years. It has also served Appalachian Trail hikers since the beginning of the trail's existence. And it's smack dab in the middle of Monson, Maine. And it's on the market.
Owner: Tim Anderson (amazing guy btw)
Property: 4 levels (it's huge) - The cellar was once used as an arcade/pizza place, but is currently just a wide-open space. The second level is the store (which also has a full kitchen), the third level is the "apartment." However, it's more like a full-size house with 5 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, and glassed-in sun porch. Oh, and it's being sold fully furnished. The fourth level is a partly-finished attic, bringing the bedroom count to 6.
Cool Fact: The Monson General Store is also regularly used as a gathering place for local musicians. People gather right next to the milk cartons to sing and play music together, or (for people like us with no musical talent), to just listen.
Tim is officially putting this property on the market, and welcomes anyone with interest in the property to email him. It can and has been used as a hiker hostel, outfitter, grocery store, arcade, personal home, restaurant, and, as noted above, a small concert venue. But there are endless possibilities for this property if you have the imagination and passion to make it happen ...
If you are interested in purchasing Tim's property (or just want more info), email him here: monson@myfairpoint.net
If you know someone that would be interested, especially hiker-friendly friends, please forward them this thread!!!
To read more about my experience in Monson, Maine, check out this blog entry: http://www.beautybeneaththedirt.com/2010/08/welcome-to-monson/
Sincerely,
Ringleader of The Traveling Circus