MAINE, THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE can be yours in Houlton, border crossing with Canada - think foreign get-aways at your doorstep. This C19 Victoria home has been beautifully maintained (homeowner being a master craftsman) and is in near immaculate condition inside and out. It is a single-family home modified to create an ''in-law'' apartment but easy to revert with 3-4 bedrooms on second floor. The location is wonderful. Surrounded by other ''historic'' Victorian homes w/ spacious yards, sidewalks and within walking distance of tennis courts, walking trails, downtown and more. Houlton is a thriving community with schools, University of Me Coop Extension, UM Presque Isle University 40+ minutes, hospital, airport (mostly for private aircraft and medical helicopter services) and more. The first floor offers a wonderful space. A year-round sunroom where homeowners and friends spend much of their time, dining room, FR w/computer station, and a fabulous spacious eat-in kitchen, sits 6-8 around the bar, ample storage with roll out drawers, spice racks and more. The first-floor primary bedroom has a half bath, walk-in-closet and a spacious full bath abuts. The 2nd floor has a large eat-in kitchen and 3 other rooms plus a bonus room at the rear of the home. Attic and basement are both dry and offer potential for expansion. Homeowner has used the basement for his woodworking shop for years. See addendum for all that this home and town has to offer. Note: current tennis courts being renovated with pickle ball & basket ball courts being added.

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