259 Blanchard Rd, Cumberland, ME 04021

This expanded traditional Colonial home sits on a 16-acre signature property that includes woodland, fields, trails, and a spectacular back yard with in-ground pool, tennis court, fire pit, and large TimberTech deck. A separate cottage is perfect for a work-from-home business or in-law apartment. The house has been carefully updated while retaining its country charm and period craftsmanship. It boasts pumpkin pine and parquet wood floors, high ceilings, exposed beams, fireplaces and wood stoves. The downstairs open floor plan ties country kitchen, large family room and spacious sunroom together for informal living complemented by a formal living room, dining room and den. Upstairs has the master suite with walk-in closets and a fireplace, plus four large bedrooms with plenty of closet space. Recent upgrades include a new roof, all new windows, repaved driveway, insulated and waterproofed basement, and full-house generator. Other amenities include beautiful landscaping, established perennial gardens, a six-car garage, ionization system for low-cost pool maintenance, and indoor hot tub. Enjoy life the way it should be in a safe, welcoming community with an excellent school system and winning sports teams only 15 minutes from Portland and the airport.