36 Central St, Ellsworth, ME 04605

JEWEL IN A PERFECT SETTING. This home is in an ideal location, a 10 minute walk from downtown Ellsworth (great public library, the Grand theater, restaurants, shops, pubs, farmers market, etc.). Just a 3 minute walk to the Moore community center, and walking distance to schools and the Y. Surprisingly, given the convenience of the in-town setting, the backyard opens to views of the Union River and Leonard Lake, with frequent sightings of eagles and osprey. There is even a small lowbush blueberry patch on your way to a nice swimming spot on the lake. The oversize lot features mature plantings of perennials and shrubs as well as several fruit trees, along with raspberries and blackberries. Many renovations have been completed, including metal roof, updated chef's kitchen and baths, and more than a dozen new windows. Nice deck just off the kitchen for summer relaxing, and for winter coziness, there is a wood burning stove in the kitchen. This would make a great home for a family. It would also be great as a B&B. In addition to the 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second floor, there are two small attic rooms on the third floor, plus lots of space in the garage/barn, including a light filled second floor (with small greenhouse addition) that would make a great artist's studio space with expansive river views. The ground floor features a large kitchen with French doors to the deck, separate dining room, hallway with open staircase to second floor; plus a double parlor, music room with a good vintage upright piano, and full bath. The second floor has three bedrooms, including a master bedroom adjacent to a library/office and large bathroom featuring a walk-in doorless shower and full length antique copper tub, plus a second upstairs bathroom (also with tiled walk-in shower) for the two other bedrooms. There are two walk-in closets on the second floor, a small one off the master, and a larger walk-in at the top of the staircase. There is also a third story in the main section of the house with staircase access and two partially finished small rooms that could be upgraded to bedrooms. The master bedroom has a back door which provides access to the attached small and large barn/garages.