GORHAM – Just a one-mile sidewalk stroll to the very center of the village, here is a pristine, one-owner home that was built in 2007 but feels as new as today.

Ideal for down-sizers, the upscale ranch provides ease of living (that’s ease of both mind and body) in several senses. It’s single-level, a boon both for buyers who may prefer that lifestyle now, and for those who are looking ahead a few years. It has good-looking vinyl siding and is as low-maintenance as a property can be. That quality extends to the .402 acre lot, which is nicely screened by spruce trees, so that raking of the manicured lawn is minimal. Public water and sewer are here, as is natural gas.

The southwest-oriented home’s interior is very nicely appointed and beautifully detailed and bright. The tiled entry hall leads past double coat closet and laundry enclosure into an open-concept, central expanse of main living space, beneath a cathedral ceiling. Off the dining area, a full-view door opens to the back deck, which is painted a muted red to match the home’s roof.

The hardwood flooring is gleaming birch. The kitchen, which has cherry cabinetry, granite surfaces, and all-new stainless appliances, is subtly set off from the living room by its island, which offers both seating and extra storage.

On the other side of the hall, the master has a large bedroom, en suite bath, and a double, step-in closet with built-ins. Bedrooms two and three (the latter makes a great, and spacious, office) are served by a full bath with soaking tub.

The full basement is a huge (literally) bonus, measuring 26 feet wide by 54 feet long. It has been completely tiled, and is daylight at its south end. The ceiling height is excellent. So in addition to accommodating multiple uses (workshop, exercise, storage) the level also holds great possibilities for creating additional finished living space.

Forced hot water heat (two zones) is generated by a wall-hung Baxi boiler. Amenities include central air and a security system. Also, just down the quiet, dead-end street is access to the town’s systems of walking trails.

The 1,414-square-foot home at 8 Joseph St., Gorham, is listed for sale at $309,900 by Peter Mason of PoGo Realty. Annual taxes are $3,865.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Peter at 839-3300, 632-8822, or at peter@pogorealty.com.

Produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram, the Home of the Week is provided at no cost

Photographs by Melanie Sochan, staff photographer.

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