PORTLAND – This c. 1900 brick building has an impressive local-history pedigree. An A&P grocery store in the early 1930s, it later became landmark Tommy’s Hardware, and from 2002 until recently, was the retail home of angela adams (design).

Today, Print: A Bookstore operates here, and its handy presence is just one of the lifestyle perks for people who live at the new East End Lofts, the 10 residential units that share the building.

Four of these sparkling, pets-welcome condominiums – a mix of one-bedroom and studio units created for low-cost, high-efficiency, environmentally friendly and sustainable living – are available.

The largest, at 1,043 square feet, is No. 10, a two-level stunner, whose deck has a harbor view down India Street. The kitchen, features granite surfaces and stainless appliances including a gas range. The upstairs haven has a large bedroom, a gorgeous full bath and a generous sitting area with built-ins.

Utilities – each unit is heated a mini-split heat pump (No. 10 has two) – are individually metered and paid by each owner. Renters are permitted, at a 30-day minimum.

The historic neighborhood – at the foot of Munjoy Hill, and on the edge of the Old Port and downtown – is highly desirable for its easy walkability to restaurants and scores of other attractions and conveniences. The lofts have three parking options: buy an on-site space for $25,000, or receive a $2,000 credit (no parking needed) or a $1,000 credit (off-site needed) at closing.

The condominiums are listed by Tom Landry of Benchmark Realty in Portland. No. 10 is listed at $475,000. (Prices begin at $299,900.)

Please note that an Open House will be held today, Sunday Dec. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Tom at 775-0248, 939-0185 or at tomlandry@benchmarkmaine.com; and visit elofts.com.

The Home of the Week is produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram. Photos by Jon Reece. Send HOW suggestions to jrolfe@pressherald.com.