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The Historic Trafton House, Sanford, ME

The Historic Trafton House, Sanford, ME The Large Country Kitchen, with ceramic-top stove and bright sunlight The Living Room with its grand oak fireplace The Formal Dining Room, easily seats 8-10 people for elegant dining The Shaded 'Forest Room' The Victorian Room Still another bedroom! Sanford from across its own lake Tamara aglow after a successful concert 'Professor Bozarth' (University of Washington photo) Trafton House gleaming after its new paint job—"sun-dried tomato" and white. "The prettiest house in town" as it looked a century ago—when it was new in 1914 Take me out to the ballgame—with the Sanford Mainers summer collegiate league. The Sanford Mainers playing at Goodall Park—just 1 block from Trafton House. Picnic in the park by the lake in Sanford Nubble Light—our nearest lighthouse Sandy Wells Beach—where we go for sunning and swimming Victorian Mansions along Wells Beach Yummy grilled salmon at Bradford Block Bistro—our favorite local restaurant Nearby Mill 67—in old Goodall Mill—has tables too. Great food, great service. At Mill 67 the delicious Stuffed Pork loin is served with mash & gravy. Oh! Donut Nirvana just down the street at The Dirty Dozen—the best you'll ever eat.

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  • Minimum stay:3 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets considered:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Property description

ATTENTION: See SPECIAL REDUCED PRICES below! LIMITED TIME OFFER!

Elegant eight-room house (4 up, 4 down) with 4 sunny bedrooms, 2 living rooms, large family dining room, huge country kitchen, 2 1/2 baths, and a secret passageway. All rooms are very ample. If anyone in your party needs their bedroom on the 1st floor, we can set up one of the living rooms with a queen-sized bed from one of the upstairs bedrooms, which will then become a sitting room.

The main house accommodates 8 people in for beds. If you need room for 3 more people, for an additional fee we can add add a 5th bedroom (2 single beds) + bath on the 1st floor to accommodate two more people. So the maximum then becomes 10 people.

Beautiful, rich quarter-sawn golden oak trim throughout creates a warm ambiance, highlighted by a carved fireplace with large mirror and built-in cabinetry in the dining room (see photos)

Furnished with oak antiques to match its beautiful woodwork.

Trafton House is a great place for families attending nearby weddings or folks just needing a large house to hold a New England reunion.

Safe and convenient neighborhood in the center of a small former mill town.

4-car off-street parking

Trafton House is not your usual rental property! This warm and gracious house is our dream home, and we hope it will be yours too during your visit!

Here's your chance to live in a 'grand old lady' beloved by the small town in which she resides.

PLEASE NOTE: The VRBO/Homeaway system will not allow us to post our correct rates, which are:
Weekly rate: $1,300 (up to 8 people), plus $300 refundable security deposit. Additional guests (max. 10 total in your party) are $20/night each.
Nightly rate (minimum stay of 3 nights): $350 (Fri–Sun), $250 (M–Th) (up to 6 people); $30/night for additional person (up to 10 total in your party)
$300 refundable security deposit.
Utilities are included in the rent. ME State lodging tax of 9% will be applied to your total rent.

ATTENTION: SPECIAL PRICES available for reservations booked June 5–12!
Take your choice:
• Reduced weekly rate for parties up to 8 people: $1,200 OR
• Regular weekly rate of $1,300, but no extra charge for up to two additional people.
Remaining dates available for weekly stays:
• Sun, July 17–Weds, July 27
• Sun, Aug 21–Sun, Aug 28 (or Mon, Aug 29)

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Property Type

  • House
  • 3500 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

  • Vacation Rental

Meals

  • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Onsite Services

  • Concierge

Suitability

  • Events Allowed
  • Long-Term Renters Welcome
  • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

    None....moreless

  • Children Welcome:

    Children love finding the 'Secret Passageway'!...moreless

  • Non Smoking Only
  • Pets Considered:

    Please tell us about your pet. Generally we will allow one small, well-behaved dog....moreless

  • Wheelchair Inaccessible:

    We apologize that Trafton House currently is not wheelchair accessible. The house has no wheelchair ramps and a lot of steps on the front. But one of the staircases onto the back porch and into the kitchen is only three steps. This is how Tamara's father, who has trouble with steps, comes in when he visits us. We can covert one of the 1st floor living rooms (w. a half-bath attached) into a bedroom w. a queen-sized bed moved down from one of the upstairs bedrooms....moreless

Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 9

  • Bedroom 1: 1 queen

    ...moreless

  • Bedroom 3: 1 double

    ...moreless

  • Bedroom 2: 1 queen

    We can move this queen bed into the 2nd living room....moreless

  • Bedroom 4: 1 double

    ...moreless

  • Bedroom 5: 2 twin/ single

    For extra fee, we can add this additional room + bath....moreless

  • 4 sunny bedrooms on the 2nd floor (2 with Queen-sized beds, 1 with double bed, 1 with double futon); if you need a 1st-floor bedroom, we can move one of the queen-sized beds down to the 2nd living room, which has a 1/2 bath; this works very well for those who need to avoid stairs. For an additional fee of $30/night/person ($180/wk/person) we can add another bedroom (2 single beds) + bath....moreless

Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom

  • Bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower

    Victoria claw-foot tub w. shower...moreless

  • Bathroom 2: toilet, shower

    Has a sink too...moreless

  • Bathroom 3: toilet

    with sink too...moreless

  • Bathroom 4: toilet, combination tub/shower

    Available only with additional of extra 5th bedroom....moreless

  • 1 full bath w. Victorian claw-foot tub (w. shower); 1 3/4 bath w. walk-in shower; 1/2 bath on 1st floor; if you need a 1st-floor bath tub/shower, to avoid stairs, we can open one for you....moreless

Other Amenities

  • This house oozes charm and character, and will make for a memorable vacation or occasion—as we've been told by all of our visitors! Good dining at Mill 67 in Sanford and the Bradford Block Bistro in nearby Springvale (see photos). The Dirty Dozen Donuts shop is just down Main Street, and delicious Shain's of Maine premium ice cream is made in Sanford and sold at their ice cream shop (next to their restaurant) on South Main Street (Rt. 109)....moreless

Entertainment

  • Books:

    Our bookcases are well stocked....moreless

  • DVD Player:

    A TV is available for watching DVD movies....moreless

  • Satellite / Cable:

    Wireless High Speed Internet...moreless

  • Television:

    Basic cable brings you the networks, PBS, THIS (for old movies), etc....moreless

Theme

  • Budget
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Tourist Attractions

Attractions

  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Library
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Recreation Center
  • Restaurants

Local Services & Businesses

  • ATM/Bank
  • Babysitter
  • Groceries
  • Hospital
  • Laundromat
  • Massage Therapist
  • Medical Services

Leisure Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Beachcombing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Horseback Riding
  • Miniature Golf
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Scenic Drives
  • Shopping
  • Sight Seeing
  • Walking

Location Type

  • Village:

    Sanford, incorporated a town in 1768, is a small former mill town at the center of York County, near many other quaint southern Maine towns. Historic buildings: churches, mills, Goodall Mansion...moreless

Sports & Adventure Activities

  • Basketball Court
  • Cycling
  • Deepsea Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Surf Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Water Skiing

Dining

  • Dining:

    Elegant Victorian oak table and chairs (see photo). This is a warm, inviting room....moreless

  • Dining Room
  • Seating for 10 people

General

  • Air Conditioning:

    Room air conditioners keep you cool on hot days....moreless

  • Clothes Dryer:

    Yes, right in the house....moreless

  • Fireplace:

    Carved golden oak fireplace for display only....moreless

  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided:

    Bedding is provided....moreless

  • Living Room:

    2 lovely living rooms...moreless

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes & Utensils:

    Fully stocked...moreless

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen:

    Large eat-in kitchen (see photo). Your family or group will love hanging out here and cooking. Fully stocked with kitchenware...moreless

  • Microwave
  • Oven

Outside

 

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
Dates Nightly Weekend Night Weekly Monthly * Event
My Standard Rate
3 night min stay 		$250 $350
Fri, Sat, Sun		 $1,300 $5,000

Rates are based on 8 guests; add $30 per night, per additional guest
* Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

  • Refundable Damage Deposit $300
  • Tax Rate 9%

Notes:

For stays of four nights or less, the rate of $250/night is based on 6 guests; please add $30.00 per night, per additional guest.

PLEASE NOTE: The "Cancellation Policy" given by VRBO/Homeaway is wrong. Our cancellation policy is:

If the Renter wishes to terminate the rental agreement for any reason, the Owner agrees to readvertise the house for a “New Renter.” If a “New Renter” is found, the Owner will return the Renter’s security deposit and all of the rent covered by the “New Renter,” minus a $200 rebooking fee. If a “New Renter” is not found, the Owner will return the Renter’s security deposit but not the rent.

Owner's cancellation policy:

Policy available by contacting owner when booking

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Location

31.4 Miles
Nearest Airport
Portland International Airport, Portland, ME
Sanford, Sanford, ME, USA
Nearest Barpub
Back Street Grill
2.9 Miles
Nearest Golf
Pine Hollow Little Par
12 Miles
Nearest Train
Amtrak, Wells, ME
12 Miles
Nearest Motorway
I-95
Sanford, Sanford, ME, USA
Nearest Restaurant
Back St Grill; fine dining, Bradford Block Bistro
14.4 Miles
Nearest Beach
Wells Beach, York, ME

Car: Necessary

Indulge your fantasy to live in a gorgeous restored Victorian home in a small New England mill town, close to numerous lakes, the Mousam River, white Atlantic Ocean beaches, rocky coast line, and convenient Amtrak service.

At the middle of York County, Trafton House is centrally located to all sites in Southern Maine and New Hampshire: 40 minute drives to historic and lively Portland, ME, and Portsmouth, NH; excellent antiquing and shopping nearby; fresh- and salt-water activities; amusement parks, Old Orchard Beach attractions, and Nubble Lighthouse at York Beach.

In June and July Sanford is the home of the Sanford Mainers, two-time champions of the New England collegiate baseball league. A two-block walk brings you to Goodall Stadium, where you can 'root-root-root for the home team' to blow off steam 2-3 nights a week.

Enjoy the town's restaurants, go up to Shaw's Ridge Farm for first-rate BBQ and their own delicious ice cream, or drive to the next town over, Springvale, ME and enjoy our favorite restaurant, the Bradford Block Bistro. And start your day with Dirty Dozen Donuts, just down the street.

A small forest makes one side of Trafton House feel as if you're in the woods when you wake up in the morning. Large windows in every room scoop in the sunlight.

 

Owner info

Year Purchased: 2005

About the owner: George and Tamara Bozarth, the owners of Trafton House, are classical musicians. She is a concert pianist and he writes books on music and is a Professor of Music History at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Why the Owner Chose Sanford, Sanford, ME, USA:
With Trafton House it was love at first sight! Like finding that perfect piece of antique furniture—only this was a whole house! And WE live most of the time on the opposite coast! Trafton House and the gentle countryside and expansive beaches of southern Maine is where we go to rest and recharge our batteries, and when we're not there we like to share with others the pleasure of living in the graceful century-old Trafton House.

The Unique Benefits at this House:
What we like about being in Sanford is living away from all of the clogged traffic of the Maine coast in summer, but still within easy reach of all those enjoyable sights, scenes, and activities.

Contact us

Speaks: english, A little German

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Photos

  • The Historic Trafton House, Sanford, ME

    The Historic Trafton House, Sanford, ME

  • The Living Room with its grand oak fireplace

    The Living Room with its grand oak fireplace

  • The Shaded 'Forest Room'

    The Shaded 'Forest Room'

  • Still another bedroom!

    Still another bedroom!

  • Tamara aglow after a successful concert

    Tamara aglow after a successful concert

  • Trafton House gleaming after its new paint job—"sun-dried tomato" and white.

    Trafton House gleaming after its new paint job—"sun-dried tomato" and white.

  • Take me out to the ballgame—with the Sanford Mainers summer collegiate league.

    Take me out to the ballgame—with the Sanford Mainers summer collegiate league.

  • Picnic in the park by the lake in Sanford

    Picnic in the park by the lake in Sanford

  • Sandy Wells Beach—where we go for sunning and swimming

    Sandy Wells Beach—where we go for sunning and swimming

  • Yummy grilled salmon at Bradford Block Bistro—our favorite local restaurant

    Yummy grilled salmon at Bradford Block Bistro—our favorite local restaurant

  • Nearby Mill 67—in old Goodall Mill—has tables too. Great food, great service.

    Nearby Mill 67—in old Goodall Mill—has tables too. Great food, great service.

  • Donut Nirvana just down the street at The Dirty Dozen—the best you'll ever eat.

    Donut Nirvana just down the street at The Dirty Dozen—the best you'll ever eat.

  • The Large Country Kitchen, with ceramic-top stove and bright sunlight

    The Large Country Kitchen, with ceramic-top stove and bright sunlight

  • The Formal Dining Room, easily seats 8-10 people for elegant dining

    The Formal Dining Room, easily seats 8-10 people for elegant dining

  • The Victorian Room

    The Victorian Room

  • Sanford from across its own lake

    Sanford from across its own lake

  • 'Professor Bozarth' (University of Washington photo)

    'Professor Bozarth' (University of Washington photo)

  • "The prettiest house in town" as it looked a century ago—when it was new in 1914

    "The prettiest house in town" as it looked a century ago—when it was new in 1914

  • The Sanford Mainers playing at Goodall Park—just 1 block from Trafton House.

    The Sanford Mainers playing at Goodall Park—just 1 block from Trafton House.

  • Nubble Light—our nearest lighthouse

    Nubble Light—our nearest lighthouse

  • Victorian Mansions along Wells Beach

    Victorian Mansions along Wells Beach

  • At Mill 67 the delicious Stuffed Pork loin is served with mash & gravy. Oh!

    At Mill 67 the delicious Stuffed Pork loin is served with mash & gravy. Oh!

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This listing was first published here in 2013.

Date last modified - Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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  • Bedrooms
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  • Bathrooms
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