119 Memorial HighwayNorth Yarmouth, ME 04097Price: $1,250,000

Welcome to the historic Loring House, a beautifully restored 1830's center-chimney Cape set on 5 picturesque acres. in the 'village center' zone of North Yarmouth. It is located just a short walk to the shops, a quick direct trip to Cumberland schools, and has immediate access to local trails and amenities. Thoughtfully renovated by a residential architect, this 2,675 square foot home blends timeless New England character with modern comfort. Original details, such as hand-hewn beams, wide pine floors and three Rumford fireplaces, preserve the home's rich heritage, while extensive updates ensure efficiency and ease of living. The main house offers contrasting cozy and expansive spaces, as in the raised ceiling skylit foyer and master bedroom, or the formal elegance of the living and dining rooms, and intimacy of the den. The sunlit eat-in kitchen features soapstone counters, a large butcher-block island, new stainless appliances, double pantry and comfy seating area beside the wood stove. There are four bedrooms and three full baths, the first floor master suite featuring a private deck and laundry. The beautifully preserved antique barn, is joined to the house with a traditional Ell, and now houses a 2020 charming one bedroom apartment, suitable as an office, a rental or a studio. The former barnyard has been transformed into lush perennial gardens with a stone terrace, vined arbor, trellises and open meadow views. The house offers unusually generous storage, washer and dryer on both floors, the comfort of a whole house fan, a thermopride oil furnace, a double walled oil tank to preserve the aquifer,and a foam insulated dry basement. With its updated systems, high performance windows and modern insulation throughout, this exceptional home offers historic beauty without compromise.