SACO – Light-filled and luxurious, this stunning, 6,106-square foot home inhabits a wonderful natural setting – more than four acres including spreading lawns ringed by mature trees; extensive hardscaping, pretty gardens, and even a large ornamental pond with a fountain in the center. And the sands of Ferry Beach State Park are a stone’s throw – or at least a short walk – away.

Built in 2002, the Plymouth Settlement Association home has been so substantially renovated and upgraded over the past two years, it is effectively brand-new. (The improvements include state-of-the-art efficiency and systems, including central air, surround sound, security system, and some radiant heat, via Viessmann boiler.) Grand in scale, elegant in design, comfortable everywhere, the property is ideal for entertaining both outside, thanks to the huge deck and oversized hot tub, and in.

The multi-level, cathedral-ceiling east wing, for example, extends from elevated dining room overlooking lawn and pond into family space with glass-enclosed gas fireplace and a bay-windowed sitting area/living room where a baby grand piano looks perfectly at home. On the other side of the marble-floored foyer with soaring staircase are a sunken living room with fireplace set into a full wall of stone, and a gorgeous cherry-and-granite kitchen with wine refrigerator built into the island. There’s a spacious office, too, and both first-floor, front bedrooms have a window seat.

On the three-bedroom second floor, the master suite has a carpeted bedroom with private balcony and stone-and-marble gas fireplace; a room-sized, daylight walk-in closet; and a sumptuous bath with multi-head glass shower enclosure, jet soaking tub, oak cabinetry, marble tile and wainscoting, and separate commode room. At the end of the hall, the laundry room has loads of built-ins, and two washer/dryers sets, including steam.

The walkup “attic” is actually a completely bright and charming, carpeted playroom (or bedroom) with cool built-ins. Most of the lower level is finished, much of it is daylight, and all of it is cool: workshop/utility; brick fireplace; beautiful bath; exercise room; a full, granite and beadboard-cherry bar, and endless recreation space for big screen, billiards and other games.

The home at 12 Plymouth Drive, Saco, is listed for sale at $949,000 by Marie Flaherty of The Flaherty Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast in Westbrook, and is being shown by appointment. For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Marie at 400-3115, 776-9160 or at marie@tfre.com.

Price: $949,000
Built: 2002
Rooms/bedrooms: 13/6
Baths: Four
Square feet: 6,106
Garage: Four-vehicle, direct entry
Lot size: 4.06 acres
Taxes: $20,258

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