$449,000

Open House!! Tuesday, 7/21, 5pm - 6:30pm! Step back in time...and experience the charm of a truly special home in Hallowell. This antique Federal home in downtown Hallowell is rich with history, timeless character, and tasteful updates. This home features 4-5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. According to the seller's detailed research, this home was most likely built in the late 1700's and stands as a rare piece of Maine's early craftsmanship. This property is the birthplace of John Lord-builder of many historic Hallowell landmarks and the Maine State House in Augusta. Inside, you'll find original pumpkin pine floors...beautifully preserved and 2 working fireplaces, on in the dining room and one in the primary bedroom. Spacious kitchen with lots of cabinet storage. The first floor has an additional bedroom, living room, and den. Upstairs are three additional spare bedrooms, a bathroom and the primary bedroom with an en suite bath. Unique large foyer space separates the bedrooms upstairs. Half of the third floor attic has been transformed into additional living space-offering charming character and lovely winter views of the Kennebec River. This spacious home has undergone many thoughtful updates, including the kitchen, bathrooms, roof, windows, and electrical system throughout this person's ownership. Enjoy a brand new energy-efficient natural gas heat, along with two heat pumps for comfortable cooling and heating in every season. Step outside, and the backyard is a private retreat with the wooden pergola surrounded by a privacy fence, granite hardscaping and lush perennial gardens that bloom season after season. It's a space designed for quiet mornings and evening gatherings. Historic. Inviting. One of a kind. Opportunities like this don't come often. Come experience downtown Hallowell living at its finest. Schedule your private showing today.