22 Dow St #1, Portland, ME 04102

Pocket of Paradise: Spacious 2 bedroom 1 Bath apartment with a semi private fenced in yard (shared with two other tenants of the building) and availableoff street parking, just a few steps away from Congress St. and a 5 minute walk from the Western Prom, available July 1. Heating is a combination of a heat pump and baseboard heaters to enable a lower heating bill and autonomy for the tenants. The heat pump also functions as an AC unit in summer and an additional AC may be installed by the tenant if needed, though the apartment has excellent air flow. Rthe apartment was newly painted to better embrace the historical nature of this century home. In addition to off-street parking and a cozy garden, the apartment features a personal porch, clawfoot tub, bidet, near limitless hot water, dishwasher, in-unit washer and dryer, high-speed internet, and original wood floors. The kitchen features an island with room for two chairs and a full-sized dining room that can also be utilized as WFH space. While on the first floor, please note that this apartment is not wheelchair accessible. It is raised above ground level so there are stairs for both entrances and door frames are original and narrower than modern doorways. This is a NO SMOKING/VAPING residence, including the backyard and alley. However, the neighborhood provides many opportunities for walking or enjoying a park view. The other tenants and surrounding neighbors are an exceptionally friendly bunch, excellent for anyone new to the area or just looking for enrichment. Owner pays for Internet, water, sewage, and cooling/heating. The tenant pays for electricity (CMP) bills monthly and purple bags for trash. 12-month lease. Parking is available for 195.00 based on availability.