19 Ellsworth St #1, Portland, ME 04102

Elegant, well-maintained first-floor unit in a West End Victorian steps from Maine Medical Center, the Western Prom, Tandem Coffee, and Quiero Cafe. Available July 1. Period moldings and built-ins, high ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors. Newly renovated kitchen with butcherblock countertops, induction/convection oven, and Shaker-style cabinets (we're wrapping up that renovation, pics to come). Quiet, owner-occupied building, with owners and child on the second and third floors. Owners are friendly and responsive (one is a Barrett Made carpenter). Private entrance with small private deck, private access to the basement with the unit's dedicated washer and dryer. Lots of sunlight in the larger bedroom (15x13), which faces the street. The small bedroom (9X13) is separated from the living room by a pair of French doors. We are close to the hospital and occasionally have helicopters passing close overhead on the way to the helipads. Emergency vehicles are required to shut their sirens off at the end of our street and so we rarely are disturbed by their noise. Previous tenants have been able to work happily from home, as does one of the owners. The unit may be best suited for a couple or single person looking to use the smaller room as a guest room or office. Rent includes hot water and snow removal. Plenty of street parking is available, as well as a small MMC lot a couple of doors down that can be used for free overnight parking 6pm - 7 am. Recently refinished exterior on two sides, with plans this summer to tackle the third (driveway) side. Progress! Renter responsible for heat, electric, internet. Home has been newly insulated. On-street parking. Cats OK, not dogs (sorry). Absolutely no smoking anywhere on the property.