Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 24-38 - WEST END BRICK MANSION - Circa 1855 Italianate Style -6,196+/- SF ~ 6-Bedrooms ~ 3.5-Baths ~ .43+/- Acres -308 Danforth Street, Portland, Maine - Auction Date: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11AM - Preview Dates: Thursday, March 21st & 28th from 10AM-12PM - The above stated price is the tax assessed value and a place holder only.The lender reserves the right to bid at the auction. - Overview: Known as the "Embassy" this circa 1855 Italianate style home has many period details and offers views of the Fore River waterfront. The property is located in Portland's desirable West End neighborhood close to the Western Promenade and a short walk to the trendy Old Port section of the city. The home was designed by architect Charles A. Alexander who designed notable buildings in Portland, Boston, New York and Chicago. The Embassy has been virtually unchanged and is prime for restoration and updating.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.    Property Features  Lot Size: .43+/- Acres with 103+/- ft. street frontage  Architecture/Style: Italianate  Stories: 2.5 plus cupola room  Living Area: 6,196+/-SF (Portland Tax Records)  Exterior: Brick with wood trim  Roof: Slate, one small flat section is tar and gravel  Interior Walls: Plaster  Ceilings: Plaster, 12' high 1st floor, 9' 2nd floor  Floors: Hard and soft woods  Fireplaces: (8) Including oven insert in kitchen  Decorative Interior Features: Crown mouldings, 9" baseboards, raised plaster boarders, archways, ornate ceiling medallions, period chandeliers  Bedrooms: (6) on 2nd floor, (4) in front section of home each with fireplace and marble and porcelain bedroom sink, (2) in the rear section of home, one without a closet  Baths: 3.5 total, (1/2) 1st floor, (2 full) 2nd floor, (1 full) 3rd floor, porcelain and marble sinks, claw foot tubs  Kitchen: Circa 1800's Walker & Pratt, Boston built-in cast iron wood stove/oven, slate sink with large slate drain board, pantry and a larger butler's pantry just off kitchen with slate sink, dumbwaiter  Dining Room & Reception Room: Pocket doors separating the dining room and reception room, closet with built-in china cabinets, period chandelier, ceiling to floor windows, (2) fireplace with stone mantel and surround in both rooms  Double Parlor: Period chandelier, ceiling to floor windows, fireplace with pellet stove, bay window alcove with arched entry, side porch access  Antechamber: Small vestibule with arched niche side walls with raised plaster boarders, double wood entry door, transom top windows  Full Length Foyer: 12' high ceilings, crown mouldings, wood floors, wide open staircase with wood balustrade that access the landing to the 2nd story rear section of the home (house staff quarters), then switches back and lands at the 2nd floor of main home  3rd Floor: Narrow staircase leads to circular center hall with a closed spiral staircase that takes you to the hexagonal cupola with panoramic views of the West End and the Fore River. There are (6) rooms, each with doors that surround the staircase. The rooms served as housing staff quarters and included a small dining/kitchenette room, full bathroom, living room, storage room, and (2) bedrooms.  Basement Level: Rear section under kitchen houses laundry area, former food storage prep area, the dumb waiter and larger pantry with slate sink. This section has walkout access to the outdoors. The section under the front of the main home houses the oil fired steam heating system (not operational), hot water tank, oil tank, electrical panel, work shop area, and storage areas. 10-12' ceilings, large brick arch supports  Terms: A $10,000 deposit (nonrefundable as to highest bidder) in CASH or CERTIFIED U.S. FUNDS, made payable to the Keenan Auction Co., Inc. (deposited with the Auctioneer as a qualification to bid) increased to 10% of the purchase price in 5 business days, with balance due and payable within 30 days from date of auction.