Abundant perennials including echinacea, only hinted at in this spring photo, have now come into full flower.

Looking through the living room, with second-floor balcony above.

Doors open to the enclosed porch.

The view out over tidal Winnegance Creek and the Kennebec River.

The kitchen's contemporary character suits the 1864 building very well.

Powder room, with period stained glass.

The kitchen's dining nook, with wide pine flooring.

The soaring living room, with choir loft at above right.

Arched closet doors, and stained glass, near the door to the patio.

Original pew, and 12-over-12 window.

The home epitomizes rustic elegance.

The spacious master bedroom, with water views.

A look at the master bath, with oversized spa tub.

The charming second bedroom on the middle level has a window seat and more built-ins.

The second bedroom has a lancet window.

A back view highlights the first-level deck and the top-level porch.

The home at 51 High St., Bath is listed by Holly Mitchell of Keller Williams Realty. Please contact Holly at 650-6176; 879-9800; or [email protected]