YARMOUTH – For some time, here in one of southern Maine’s most desirable coastal towns, housing inventory has been disappointingly low for many home-seekers. As a result, this custom, expanded Cape, which would be a rare offering at any time thanks to its wide range of features andamenities, represents a truly exceptional opportunity.

Set down a long drive, the home is beautifully private amid its 6.84 acres of lawn, garden, wood, and meadow. A portion of the latter served as the paddock when horses lived here, and indeed the two-stall barn with tack room and hayloft is ready to delight a horse-loving new owner. An additional, abutting 5.1 acres is available from the same seller, and Pratt’s Brook Park, with its 200 acres of Nordic ski trails, borders this property.

The 3,071-square-foot, south-facing home was enlarged in 2006, and enjoys wonderful light. The oak-floored main level offers great floor-plan flexibility: There are two offices, one at each end; a small, former pet room with sink, now used for utility; and behind a French door, a formal dining room that also makes an ideal sitting room.

The newer kitchen has custom cherry cabinetry, honed granite counters, and stainless GE Profile appliances including a double oven. The primary dining space, part of the open-concept family room, is by the windows overlooking the back lawn – but of course in fine weather, dining on the big deck just outside may be preferred. A full-view door from the living room – which has a woodstove insert in the fireplace brick that covers one wall, and a full wall of built-ins for books and entertainment gear – opens to the deck.

Upstairs, floors are maple, except in the carpeted master bedroom, whose suite includes a trio of walk-in closets and a lovely bath with jet tub and custom cabinetry. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share pastoral views and are served by a full bath. Past the laundry room is an even larger, fourth, end bedroom whose walk-in closet accesses an attic unlikely ever to be needed, because the full basement provides seemingly endless storage space, plus a recreation/exercise room. Three-zone oil heat has been made even more efficient by an insulation upgrade following an energy audit.

The home at 459 Ledge Road, Yarmouth, is listed for sale at $575,000 by Pat Rabidoux of RE/MAX Heritage.

For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Pat at 846-4300 ext. 106, or at patrabidoux@rheritage.com.

Price: $575,000
Built: 1981
Rooms/bedrooms: 11/4
Baths: Two, plus one 1/2
Square feet: 3,071
Garage: Two-car, direct entry
Lot size: 6.84 acres
Taxes: $7,346

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