LYMAN – Classic ranches of the 1960s and 1970s have become increasingly popular in recent years. They are just old enough to offer retro/vintage appeal, they tend to be very affordable, and they provide the single-level living option that many down-sizers seek.

If a ranch is smaller than a growing family might prefer, the home is quite easy to expand. And that’s exactly what has already been done here, with the addition of a private master suite, and a good-sized second bedroom.

In fact, much more has been done. The 1964 home, which sits well back from the street on a 0.77-acre lot screened by woods to the rear, has been completely renovated in the past year, from the new metal roof down.

In the galley kitchen, stainless-and-black appliances – Amana stove and micro, Whirlpool refrigerator and dishwasher, are new.

Floors are oak, either new or refinished. Bedrooms – one of which would make a perfect office – are served by a bright, full bath with a very pretty glass-enclosed tub/shower.

The master (or in-law) suite’s large bedroom opens through full-view doors to its own deck, which has a privacy fence; and the beautifully tiled bathroom has both a shower enclosure with a seat, and a Roman spa-style tub.

The full basement has generous workshop and storage space; a laundry area; an older wood stove ready to be hooked up for use; and a roughed-in “room” plumbed for a bath.

There are two outbuildings. A brick walk leads to a 12-foot-by-12-foot screened porch in the big back yard. And the two-vehicle garage has walkup to a loft, and a 13-foot-by-13-foot office, carpeted. As with the basement, there is great potential for finishing.

The 1,550-square-foot home at 210 Goodwins Mills Road, Lyman, is listed for sale at $264,500 by Lucien Fecteau of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Saco office). Taxes were $1,872 in 2016.

The property is being shown by appointment. To schedule a viewing, please contact Lucien at 282-5988 ext. 117; 229-3281; or at Lucien.Fecteau@NEMoves.com.

The Friday feature home is produced by the Marketing Department of the Portland Press Herald. Photos by Diane Maines. Please send feature home suggestions to jrolfe@pressherald.com.

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