WESTBROOK – Built in 1930, this classic Craftsman home belonged to the same family for its first 76 years, and for many decades was the center of a 13-acre farm. Today, the lot conveniently close (but not too close) to U.S. Route 302 is still sizeable (.70 acre); and the house, sitting well back from Brook Street, makes a perfect family home.

Which is what it has been these past few years, since the sellers completed a full furnace-to-roof updating, remodeling with great care to preserve vintage features while also ensuring modern comforts. Here’s a perfect example: The replacement windows are 2-over-1 pane, just like the originals.

So in addition to great period character and charm, the home has the added advantages of being in move-in condition, and being offered at an eminently affordable asking price of $239,900.

The most eye-catching upgrade is the lovely kitchen, with its honed granite counters, cool subway-tile backsplashes, farmer’s sink, crown moldings and stainless appliances including Frigidaire professional gas range. The first floor flows very nicely: Off a double door from the kitchen is the formal dining room, which has a beautiful built-in china closet, and opens through French doors to the two-level wraparound deck (note its scalloped stairs); the wide hallway from the kitchen leads past a half-bath with fixtures brought down from the renovated second-floor bath, into a good-sized den or bonus room.

The living room is across the mahogany-inlay foyer and has a brick fireplace and hearth with wood-burning insert. Running along the front of the south-facing house, the three-season enclosed porch enjoys wonderful sun and warmth.

Up wide stairs, there are bedrooms back-and-front on the east side, and a stellar office with built-ins – yet another example of the home’s handsome woodwork – in the center. Spacious full bath with soaking tub, and two-closet master bedroom are on the west side. In the front closet is a staircase to the attic, which has good headroom and excellent potential for finishing.

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The basement houses laundry, has a fine and spacious workshop area, and a separate room originally used for. The detached two-vehicle garage has walk-up storage, too.

The home at 58 Brook St., Westbrook is listed for sale at $239,900 by Danny Reali of Reali Realty in Portland.

To arrange a private viewing, or for more information, please contact Danny at 671-2752 or at dannyreali@realirealty.com.

Price: $239,900
Built: 1930
Room/bedrooms: 7/3
Baths: One full, one 1/2
Square footage: 1,680
Lot size: .70 acre
Garage: Two-vehicle, detached
Taxes: $2,585

Produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram, the Home of the Week is provided at no charge.
Staff photos by Derek Davis. Send HOW suggestions to jrolfe@pressherald.com.


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