852 Ocean AvenuePortland, ME 04103Sale Price: $465,000

Close, yet a world away, this customized Cape offers single level in a stress free and fully updated home. Although minutes to down-town Portland this private, peaceful and pastoral 1/3 acre lot offers sun, shade, rock and perennial gardens and lots of room for expansion, garage, or an additional structure or two (think 1-2 ADU's). The exterior is low maintenance with updates to roof, siding, windows, doors, deck, porches and pavement. Inside, this sun-filled home, lives large in a right-sized footprint with 2+ bedrooms, 1 full bath and rare single level living. The main level offers an update bath with laundry, a vaulted living room with exposed hand hewn beams and whitewashed pine ceiling, a well appointed eat-in kitchen and mudroom. The loft is a perfect/cozy kids bedroom or playroom, office, storage area... The basement is open, airy and clean offering ample storage and workshop potential. Over the last decade the home has been transformed to offer a truly turn-key and nearly worry-free living experience. From electrical, plumbing, heating, insulation and windows to kitchen, bath, paint and more this property is like new but with so much character and charm. So, whether you are a first time buyer, down-sizer, right-sizer or looking for that perfect condo alternative this listing is a must see.