130 Franklin StreetEllsworth, ME 04605Sale Price: $436,000

Quite literally rising from the ashes of Ellsworth's 1933 great fire, this period home enjoys an elevated perch in the heart of a blooming downtown. In its 90 year history, this extended colonial has never looked better. All refreshed by the current owner are roof shingles, exterior paint, heat system, gutters, whole kitchen, all appliances, fencing and a thoughtful garden makeover. During improvements, care has been taken to preserve the home's antique appeal...original oak & pumpkin pine floors, multiple built-in furnishing elements, hand hewn ceiling beams, graceful staircase and 3 fireplaces all trace back nearly a century. The intimate dining room retains its original built-in china cabinet & charming pumpkin pine floor and offers both a wood fireplace & potbelly style pellet stove. The renovated kitchen presents newer flooring, granite counters, lighting, appliances & sliding deck door, all working in tune with the original side bar coffee center. Stepping through glass French doors into the living room, rich wood tones warm this relaxing space, ranging from the wide pine floors and decorative wall paneling to the style matching windows & hand hewn ceiling beams. Actual warmth flows from the living room fireplace's gas insert, lending ambiance in an instance and making this room a favored place to unwind. A laundry room doubles as a convenient mudroom entry. A 1st floor half bath completes the ground level. Upstairs provides a full bath & 3 bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with 3 closets, window seat & half bath. Oak floors in the bedrooms gleam in almost perfect condition. The 1/3 acre lot is flush with mature plantings & outdoor living areas. An open front lawn contrasts with the enchanting enclosed backyard, truly a private garden oasis within a location as urban as Downeast Maine gets. Two vehicle garage, paved driveway, town utilities, Spectrum internet & a ''hop, skip, jump'' proximity to all downtown life. Fully inspected with reports available.