22 Preble St, Bingham, ME 04920

Charming "New Englander" w/old-world craftsmanship in Bingham, Maine seeks new family to love its period features, gorgeous woodwork & unique custom built-ins. Quiet child-safe-street in the heart of the village, near snowmobile & ATV trails, minutes away from 4 season outdoor fun. Approx. 2,865 interior sf, on 2 stories on an 8,712 s.f. tree-shaded lot, w/11 total rooms, attic crawlspace & large full length, walk-through cement/rock basement w/concrete floor, electrical outlets, shelving & storage. This spacious, comfortable house is a great home for a large family, especially with its separate secluded suite, or for 2 or more families/friends to buy together to have a wonderful second home in beautiful "Vacationland"--perfect for avid snowmobilers and ATV enthusiasts and near many other sporting/recreational activities. The beautiful, scenic Kennebec River runs directly through Bingham, Baker Mt. Ski area and lovely Wyman Lake are in the neighboring town to the north. Main house: 8 large rooms with period features & beautiful woodwork. First Floor: • Foyer, w/hardwood floors, open wooden staircase w/lg. closet underneath; • Lg. L-shaped 30 ft. L.R., w/original tin ceiling, built-in bookcase, 2 French doors, 3 windowed bay, brick hearth w/wood stove & hardwood floor; • Lg. D.R., w/2 built-in china cabinets, original tin ceiling, 3 windowed bay, hardwood floor; • Good-sized vintage cabinet kitchen, w/old-world charm, vinyl floor, adjacent to pantry & basement stairway; • Second staircase to upper floor between kitchen & mudroom, w/bead board walls and ceiling; • Lg. mudroom/laundry room has shiplap walls & ceiling, 1/2 bath, 2 built-in deep cedar closets w/deep drawers below & cabinets above, floor-to-ceiling corner cabinet, wall cabinet, built-in antique wooden ironing board, vinyl floor, lg. windows; • Lg. office/library/bedroom w/tin ceilings, tin half-walls and bead board wainscoting, hardwood floor and antique door to back porch. • 2 glassed-in porches w/hardwood floors & 2 other porches, one of which is covered and the other is the 2nd floor deck. 2nd Floor: • Main house has Lg. Upstairs hall, hardwood floor, small balcony alcove & lg. walk-in closet; • 3 spacious bedrooms, wood floors, lg. windows, ample closets, built-in drawers. • Full bath, with new tile tub surround, lg. closet w/built-in dresser, vinyl floor, lg. window; • Rear annex: 3 room, open-concept, carpeted mother-in-law apt or master suite, w/interior entrance & private outside entrance via sliders to nice, private 2nd floor deck w/access to 1st floor covered porch; • Features cozy living room w/ built-in bookcases, full kitchen w/custom cabinetry by master carpenter, sunny bedroom w/custom bookshelves, lg. closet w/built-in shelves, ¾ bath w/vinyl floor, Andersen wood casement windows, separate electric meter, electric baseboard heat; • This versatile space can be a master suite, mother-in-law suite, nanny suite or rented for extra income. 3 heat sources include a well-maintained, steam oil burner, serving cast iron radiators throughout the main house, a large wood stove on a brick hearth in the living room for cozy fires, and electric baseboard heat in the suite/apartment. A large asphalt driveway accommodating 6+ cars leads to a 2 car detached garage, w/approx. 828 sf total on two floors. Access to the garage 2nd floor is hidden, making for a great adult retreat or a playroom/hideaway/clubhouse for the kids. Weathered cedar picket-fence in most of backyard, with a smaller metal fenced-off area for kids and/or pets. This well-loved & maintained home is ready for its next family and is SOLD AS IS. Priced to sell: $139,500. If you like older homes, with character and charm, you'll love this one! Contact us with questions. Principals only, please.