36 Plaisted StreetGardiner, ME 04345Sale Price: $292,500

The Maurice Royal House, circa 1913. This charming craftsman bungalow has distinctive detailing, pleasing proportions, and updated modern comforts. Situated on a large lot in a quiet neighborhood, it has ample backyard space, a large garden, apple trees and berry bushes, and spectacular natural lighting. Fieldstone porch pillars and chimney, wide eaves, elegant natural woodwork throughout, large windows, granite countertops, and refinished hardwood floors lend to a sophisticated yet homey feel. A newly renovated kitchen, bath, and great room create a semi-open concept that strikes the perfect balance between spaciousness, functionality, and coziness. The 500 sq. ft. super-insulated family room is full of possibilities and is visually striking with solid red birch flooring, hand crafted ash window stools, and glass pocket doors connecting to the kitchen. Insulation, air-sealing, and ventilation upgrades, along with two high efficiency heat pumps and the option to run a pellet stove and/or the hot water baseboard make for warm, resilient, and cozy winters and cool summers. This house has character, craft, and comforts that are hard to find! This is a unique and fabulous home. It has 1290 sf on the first floor and 870 sf on the second floor for 2160 sf total.The spacious kitchen is 17.2 x 13.10 and the family room is 19.7 x 26.10 . The first floor has stained glass windows that overlook the dramatic front porch that is 28.2 x 7.1 a dream to relax on. The upstairs has a sitting room -tv office area that is 13.10 by 8.4 a large hall that has a heat air pump and three bedrooms. This in town location is ideal with a nice neighborhood with sidewalks ye only 4/10 mile to interesting and fun Gardiner main street and the waterfront on the Kennebec River. The lot is level and inviting and a 10x 12 Vinyl outbuilding to store your stuff . This is a double lot with frontage on Plaisted street and Clinton street . A full Materport tour is available to see the whole house !