964 Castine Rd, Castine, ME 04421

Family home or Rental Investment Property in beautiful Castine, Maine. This compact, one-and-a-half story home has five+ bedrooms that include a large Master Suite on the first level, with walk-through closets, double vanities and radiant heated bath floor. A full bath with tub/shower, linen storage, also on the first floor. Kitchen is open concept, fully furnished with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave and large pantry storage. A large island faces the full length of a 35 ft Great Room, with river rock chimney and wood stove. Dining area, living area and kitchen are lined with views to the open woods and large back yard -- plenty of room for grilling, gatherings and play, as well as exploring the forest property. An entryway mudroom and laundry center are just inside the front door, for efficient comings and goings. All mechanical systems are newly installed: water supply is a deep drilled well on the property, new furnace, new electrical, expanded septic system (for 6 residents). On the second floor are three small bedrooms and a full bath, also with radiant heated floor. Two more rooms at the ground level now serve as bedrooms adjacent to the unfinished basement. Cellar has both interior and bulkhead entry, with large heated section and a 'cold room' for outdoor equipment and cord-wood storage. Maine Maritime Academy is a 6-minute drive away, at the top of the lovely hill that leads down to Castine's historic waterfront, and the dock where the TV State of Maine is berthed. Typical student rental of shared property is $350-450/student/month. You may want to use this home as a summer rental, as well, as Castine is a destination for families and travelers to Acadia National Park, in Bar Harbor.