327 Summit StreetPortland, ME 04103MLS Number 1533393

Nestled in the heart of N. Deering sits an oasis of Victorian charm. A corner lot on two sides, 327 Summit Street combines the connection of neighborhood w/ the privacy of an estate. Heirloom plantings greet each season & catch the admiring eyes of passersby. This home offers the perfect blend of antique charm w/ the needs of today's family: large rooms, 9 ft ceilings throughout, oversized windows, numerous built-ins, front & back staircases, formal dining & living rooms, plus so much more. Enter from the driveway to find a spacious mudroom w/ a large closet, built-ins, & a durable tile floor. From there, the farmhouse kitchen opens before you & offers the family cooks plenty of space for prep. Upgraded in 1995 as part of a period-authentic addition, the kitchen features custom-built wood cabinetry, a center island w/ pass-through cabinet, beautiful cove molding, & views to the southeast & northwest of the property. From the dining room, you can access either the formal living room or the one-of-a-kind ''oak'' room. This you have to see to appreciate the craftsmanship to create & commitment to preserve 127-year old oak paneling, built-in display cases, & inlaid ceiling. This room is a work of art which was crafted by the original owner & carefully preserved ever since. On the 2nd floor, you'll discover roomy bedrooms that are drenched in light, an antique claw-foot tub for soaking off the day's activity, tons of storage & closet space, & at the top of the back stairs, a little tucked away attic storage area. Despite the perceived formality, this is a family home & is built to handle a family's active lifestyle. Gardening, bird watching (we have a nesting mourning dove right now!), tree climbing, whiffle ball, lawn games - there's plenty of room to play. With trailheads to Portland Trail's famed Oat Nuts Park close by adventures awaits. Sold on an impressive half acre parcel with an additional .226 acre buildable lot available.