13 Lincoln St, Hallowell, ME 04347

This charming circa 1831 Cape is located in the city of Hallowell. Down the river and minutes from the capitol, Hallowell sits on the banks of the Kennebec River and is steeped in history as is evident by the many beautiful old buildings and homes, and this jewel is one of them. Restored in 2007, every room in this house has been restored to meet the needs of today's buyers while retaining the simple beauty of an 1831 cape. At the center of this house is a beautiful staircase that flows up from the foyer and wraps around the upper landing where it ends at a cozy reading nook. Wide pine floors warm nearly every room in the house. Downstairs are 4 rooms and a 3/4 bath with laundry. The kitchen, with pantry closet and woodstove is at the back of the house and opens to a tidy back yard with covered porch. Dining room, living room and play room are also on the first floor. Pretty old mantles are present where fireplaces once belonged in the dining and living rooms and in the play room are remains of the old brick fireplace still exposed. Upstairs are four very good sized bedrooms and a full bath with claw foot tub. Walls, ceilings, windows, floors, appliances, roof, furnace, wiring and exterior paint and trim were all renewed or refreshed. In true "connected" farm style of New England homesteads, this house extends out the back through a long ell and into a 2 story barn. The ell is a finished space that heats with coal or propane. It has a wood floor, bead board walls and doors to either side of the house. The 2 story barn is in great shape with sliding front door and good overhead storage. This home is heated with HWBB. It is sided in wood clapboard and the barn in cedar shingles. It sits on a tidy .17 acre lot in a community of artists, musicians and ordinary folk who care deeply about their city. Within walking distance of downtown shops, eateries, the Vaughn playground and the Kennebec rail trail, this charming home offers an opportunity to be a part of a thriving community here in Hallowell, Maine.