SACO – It’s the time of year for dreaming of sandy beaches, the warmth of the sun, summer days and summer nights.

This property in the oceanfront Kinney Shores neighborhood is exactly the kind of vacationland haven to dream about owning. And perhaps not only dream, since it is offered for sale at $599,000 – a competitive asking price, compared to so many coastal properties in southern Maine.

From here, it’s just over 100 steps to what is widely regarded as the state’s finest beach, the famous seven-mile crescent of sand that stretches from Prouts Neck to Biddeford Pool.

“Here” is actually two dwellings, both built in 1946. At the rear of the south-facing lot is a classically simple, 335-square-foot cottage. The open-concept interior includes a white-appliance eat-in kitchen, bedroom section, and end-to-end, beadboarded living area, and a big bathroom with a big shower (that’s in addition to the outdoor shower.)

The main house, of 1,740 square feet, is year-round, and has been extensively renovated in the past few years. The spacious, aqua-walled living room is at the front of the house. Opening off the center hall are three of the home’s five bedrooms, one with cool built-ins in a corner, and a full bath with soaking tub, and stacked laundry in an enclosure.

The updated, open kitchen is a charmer, featuring granite counters, stainless appliances (all LG) and plenty of room for a full-size dining table. French doors access the large family room, which in turn, again through French doors, opens to a huge deck that’s ideal for fine-weather relaxing and entertaining.

Upstairs, via carpeted stairs from the family room, are a second full bath, new and well-appointed, with a granite-topped vanity; and two carpeted bedrooms, both big and bright.

Altogether, the property makes a wonderful private family compound. It’s rewarding as a rental proposition, too: In season, the house brings $3,300 per week; the cottage, as a separate rental, $750 per week.

The lot totals 0.21 acre and includes generous parking space, a sweetly landscaped lawn/garden area, and a handy shingled shed.

The home and cottage at 8 and 10 Outlook Avenue, Saco, are listed by Pauline Kane of Keller Williams Realty, and are being shown by appointment.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Pauline at 730-1378, 553-2645, or at pkane@kw.com.

Produced by the Marketing  Department of the Portland Press Herald, the Friday feature property is provided at no cost.

Interior photos by Melanie Sochan, staff photographer. 

In-season photos by Lynn Dube, Wave5 Productions.

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