159 Pool StreetBiddeford, ME 04005Sale Price: $525,000

A true Biddeford masterpiece! Built by the City's Mayor in 1926, the old world elegance of this home will grab you as soon as you turn into the hidden driveway nearly across from Clifford Park. When you enter the home from the inviting front porch, into the columned foyer, through the living room with its working brick fireplace, and into the inviting sun room lined with built-in benches, you will never want to leave. Hardwood floors with patterned inlays, pocket doors, and French doors continue throughout the 1st floor, which also includes a huge dining room, modern kitchen with an outside deck for grilling, a half-bath, plus a large ensuite first floor bedroom. The 2nd floor has 3 sizable bedrooms, a full bath with laundry, a second full kitchen with a large outside deck and a separate balcony overlooking the yard. A cupola crowns the 3rd floor, which has 2 bedrooms, a full bath and an expansive great room. The property offers many options, either as a 2-unit, or as a 6 bedroom residence, or an owner-occupied with rental unit. The large, private, well-landscaped yard makes this a true in-town oasis! Upgrades include brand new windows and foam insulation throughout the third floor and basement, new paint, plumbing and electrical completely updated in 2014, and a large daylight basement area ready to be finished into additional living space. Located just 1/2 mile to Biddeford's revitalized downtown, and 6 miles to area beaches, this home is also perfect for entertaining. The property has a strong rental history with impressive income numbers, primarily including weekly summer rentals plus UNE student winter rentals. Property is currently rented through 8/21/21 and is being sold subject to those rentals.