657 North Rd, Parsonsfield, ME 04047

FOR RENT: 1830's single family ARTIST'S HOME and STUDIO/BARN in the foothills of the White mountains in the quiet country village of North Parsonsfield, Maine. This home is a perfect retreat for those who wish to live a colorful life and/or work remotely. THE HOUSE: The first floor includes a spacious kitchen, renovated bathroom with shower, living room, and a solarium dining or sunny lounge space. Features include finished pine floors, granite countertops, and well-insulated exposed post/beam architecture. The second floor includes two bedrooms and a walk-in closet (possibly extra bedroom). A third floor features a fully heated attic storage space. There is plenty of natural light on every floor. The heated but unfinished basement includes a washer and dryer with access from inside the house as well as locking exterior Bilco doors. THE BARN/STUDIO: The barn first floor features an open three-season space with regular doorway access and road-facing track roller door. The insulated studio or workshop space has an open floor plan with excellent natural light and attached deck. A cement floor ground-level attachment at the back of the barn once served as a kiln room. The insulated portion of the barn was once a pottery studio, art studio, and music production space. The second floor of the barn is stairway-accessible and excellent for storage and additional work space. THE PROPERTY: The house and barn sit on a half acre lot with perennials, kitchen garden plot and tiny pond. Rock walls, stone patio and fire pit area ready for small outdoor gatherings. OUR IDEAL TENANT: We are looking for an individual, couple, or small family who respect their environment, neighbors, and each other. The space is suited for those with creative/productive hobbies and we will be choosing tenants based on background checks, proven gainful and reliable employment, and shared interest in occupying/utilizing the space as was originally intended. The neighborhood is quiet and family-oriented. There is plenty of public swimming, hiking, and canoeing nearby. Tenant covers rent, one-time security deposit, electricity, propane, internet, lawn, and yard/driveway clearing. Curbside trash pickup is provided by the town. Tenant pays heat, electricity and internet services, mows lawn and manages snow removal. Some pets are considered. We are currently renovating the bathroom. We will consider scheduling tours only for those who are a good fit for the property, can verify income, and have a real use for the studio space it provides. Driving tour of the area recommended before applying.