26 Haven Rd, South Portland, ME 04106

On one of South Portland's sweetest streets near Willard Beach, this charmer has original oak flooring, a crackling fireplace, French doors, built-in china cabinet, original hardware--all the grace of 1930--now painstakingly restored. And it has been updated with a sparkling new kitchen: all-wood, soft-close cabinets with crown molding; granite counters; and a service-friendly Whirlpool appliance suite in stainless steel. Comfortable, new baths blend softly with the old architecture. The interior is finished in a coastal color palette by Maine designer Diane Hart. Off the dining room is a bonus ''room'': a huge, sunny deck, screened with shrubs and trees, bustling with birds. An old stone wall shown in the 1925 survey remains at the back boundary. All this on an adorable ''mini street'' just a hop and a skip to the Greenbelt, and a 20 minute walk to the beach.