CAPE ELIZABETH – Here is a classic, shingled, cottage-style home that enjoys the high ground, both literally and figuratively.

Its neighborhood, Mountain View Park, was established as a summer colony for prosperous Portlanders just over a century ago. The elevated location provided splendid views not only of nearby Casco Bay and its islands, but also west to Mount Washington.

Today, this fine year-round home on Summit Road still has seasonal glimpses of the Portland Harbor shipping channel, and of the cityscape topped by the landmark Observatory. And Cliff House Beach is just across Shore Road, a five-minute stroll away.

The house, for its part, scores very high on the list of everything that buyers value most. Built in 1913, it comes with all period character intact, and a host of upgrades/updates made in the past five years – cedar porches rebuilt, insulation added, walls painted, doors reframed, hardwood floors refinished; a carpeted, beadboard-wainscoting family room created in the basement, to name a few improvements.

The cherry-floored kitchen’s stainless Bosch appliances include a four-burner gas range; surfaces are Butcher block; an accessory powder room has been added.

The dining room’s leaded-glass window typifies the (over)size of windows throughout, enhancing the natural brightness of the east-facing home. The living room has a window seat and a brick, wood-burning fireplace with a lovely mantel/surround. An interesting side note: The storm door was crafted at a monastery in Maine.

Upstairs are four large bedrooms and a beautifully renovated full bath.  The walkup attic has excellent potential for conversion into a master suite. And the 0.34-acre lot, a long rectangle, is a bonus – level, with private sight lines including lawns, mature trees, and stone walls. There is a detached, single-vehicle garage.   

The 1,794-square-foot home at 2 Summit Road, Cape Elizabeth, is listed for sale at $559,000 by David Banks of RE/MAX By The Bay in Portland. Taxes are $6,993.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact David at 553-7302 or at [email protected].

The Home of the Week is produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram. Photos by Keith Andrews. Please send feature home suggestions to [email protected].