1619 Forest AvenuePortland, ME 04103Sale Price: $420,000

Everything has been refreshed in this lovingly-maintained circa 1900 home on a huge .63 acre lot! Three stories of bright spacious rooms with newly-refinished, original hardwood floors and freshly painted walls. An enclosed three-season porch greets you. Step through the front door into the foyer and look to your right where the parlor, complete with Arts & Crafts style touches awaits. Look ahead to the formal dining room with its crystal chandelier and charming window seat. (This room also features a closet and could be repurposed as a fifth bedroom with the addition of two doors.) The fourth main floor room between the parlor and kitchen is left for your imagination and whim. You'll surely fall in love with this sunny and inviting kitchen featuring overly ample cooking/prep space for any chef and a gracious breakfast bar. The kitchen also offers sliding glass doors to a side deck (the perfect spot for the gas grill.) On the second floor, three bedrooms, a large bath, a playroom/den, and a separate laundry room make for comfort and convenience. The third-floor bonus room is the perfect escape for a den or master bedroom with gas fireplace and private half bath. The back staircase leads back down to a landing between the kitchen and a grand addition. The latter is the perfect space for a home business, or income opportunity as a rental unit. This space features a full bath, gas fireplace, and an oversized deck overlooking a sprawling yard. The current owner once used this part of the home as a photography studio, then later converted it to a permitted AirBnB rental. The seller has loved this home and taken great care to update its systems and structure while maintaining the charm of an antique home. While much of the home has been preserved and restored such as the wide-plank, pine floors, wainscoting and refinished plaster walls; the heating system, plumbing, supports and more have been updated or replaced, making this the ideal marriage of old and new