EASY WALK TO THE PLAZA

It’s hard not to smile when you spot a pink house, and this Lincolnville home is no exception to that rule. Presiding from its wee corner lot, you can watch your vegetable garden thrive from the 27′ covered front porch. Living larger than it appears from the street, you’ll be pleased to discover the generous rooms inside. The common rooms are arranged along the east side of the house while the first floor en-suite master takes up most of the west side. Two more bedrooms are to be found upstairs.

A sunny house throughout, each room has ample natural light and the public rooms have easy maintenance 16″ tiled floors. Up front there’s a separate living room/office to be used as your needs dictate. In the center there’s a combination dining/family room measuring 18′ x 12′, proving plenty of space for eating and gathering. The galley kitchen has abundant counterspace for prep and there’s a side door leading out to a long narrow porch (a perfect location for a container garden of herbs and greens). Off the kitchen there’s a 12’6 x 4’8 “mud room” with a utility room at the end and a back door for easy access to the storage shed. Centrally located hall bath serves the two upstairs bedrooms as well as guests. Freshly carpeted, the generously proportioned master accommodates both sleeping quarters plus private space for reading and movie-watching. Softly carpeted steps take you up to the second floor bedrooms. If a small footprint is your desire, X marks this spot. The front yard has constant sun, so it’s the spot for growing things and there’s room on the Oneida Street side to create one off-street parking space. The greenspace at the sides and rear of the house are fenced so your pets can safely enjoy the outdoors.

History buffs will enjoy knowing this was the home of Idella Parker, who was employed by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and referenced in Rawlings’ book “Cross Creek.” A marker to this effect is in the front yard and is sure to generate some interesting conversations. Prudent buyers will be pleased at the value this “downtowner” offers and will note the new central heat and air system. Everyone should enjoy being an easy walk or bike ride to the plaza, the Lincolnville Farmer’s Market and Lake Maria Sanchez where you can watch the water birds eyeing the fish. Sounds good? Check it out.