12 Bennett Street , Bridgton, ME 04009(Cumberland County)

Rare find! Located on a quiet side street in vibrant downtown Bridgton, this adorable, immaculate gem is in move-in condition. Easy walking distance to all the shops and restaurants on Main Street; library, museums, farmers market, grocery, bookstore, banks and just a few blocks from Highland Lake beach. Lovingly and thoughtfully restored from the ground up in 2009 by the current owners, this charming home retains the character of a classic 1910 New Englander with all modern systems and upgrades: locally sourced hardwood flooring, exposed post & beam framework, efficient electric hot water on demand, no-maintenance Hardie plank fiber cement exterior siding, Everlast standing seam metal roofing, extensive landscaping and gardens, flagstone walkway to front door, private wraparound back porch, spray foam insulation and vapor barrier in basement, new 220 amp electrical wiring, efficient Jotul propane ''wood stove'' and recently wired hook-up for a hot tub. With its open, airy floor plan and ample closets and storage, this sunny home has a lovely flow while remaining low maintenance and efficient. A downstairs post & beam addition built in 2021 boasts vaulted ceilings and an entire wall of southfacing French doors and windows that open onto the private back patio. Currently being used as the primary bedroom it could also be a sitting room, dining room or solarium. Perfect for your home, or second home or investment property as well. Jump on this sweet little jewel box and start making memories of your own in beautiful Bridgton today!