23 Pearl StreetBelfast, ME 04915Sale Price: $609,500

Nestled in the heart of Belfast, this handsome, turn-of-the-century New Englander is just a short stroll from the ocean, two parks, the Harbor Walk and downtown eateries and shops. Completely renovated and expanded by a master builder whose fine craftsmanship has transformed other vintage homes in the neighborhood, this 3-BR, 3-bath home combines many period details-including original decorative mouldings and millwork-with the modern amenities you'd expect in a fine home. Rebuilt to extremely high construction and energy conservation standards, it offers a spacious custom kitchen that opens onto a large deck and patio on one side and a delightful covered porch on the other, a separate dining room that also leads to a charming porch, a gracious living room with built-ins and a Jotul gas stove, a light, bright office, a first-floor en suite bedroom with a spa bathroom, a large mudroom that also features a utility sink and a laundry area, radiant in-floor heat, a central vacuuming system, a generator hook-up, an air exchange/filtration system, a workshop and a heated, oversized garage. Lovely perennial beds, a rock wall and an adorable potting shed enhance the outdoor living spaces making this exceptional in-town home a rare find indeed. Showings will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 21st, advanced notice is required.