HOLLIS – Built in 1996, and scrupulously maintained and updated since then by its one owner, here is an immaculate saltbox Cape that has lots of extras, and is an ideal family home.

On about an acre of lawn, the home sits well back from the street on a private, level, 4.58-acre lot, with woods behind, and unbuildable woodsy land on either side. There is direct access to trails for riding. The property includes a large, detached, two-entrance garage that can hold several vehicles, plus a workshop; the building originally housed a business, and there are still great home-business opportunities, for a contractor, etc.

Also, five years ago a 500-square-foot apartment was created in one quarter of the building. A longtime tenant has been in place for that time, so rental income is assured. The apartment is nicely finished and consists of open-concept kitchen/living room; bedroom with double closet; and a big, tiled bathroom that also houses laundry.

The home, for its part, measures 2,000 square feet, and enjoys great light thanks to southerly orientation and oversized, 12-over-12 windows. The kitchen and the dining room flow back-to-front, with a dining bar as subtle divider. Recent upgrades include stainless-and-black appliances, with GE oven and refrigerator. Cabinetry is oak; high-grade, easy-care flooring could pass for hardwood. In the side hall are a step-in pantry and a half-bath.

The spacious living room, also back-to-front, is carpeted, and features a newer pellet stove whose efficiency augments forced hot air heat.

Upstairs, the floors are gleaming ash, installed three years ago; wood trim is southern yellow pine. The master bedroom occupies the east side, and has a double closet; good-sized second and third bedrooms are front and back down the hall. A full bath with soaking tub serves all.

The basement level is two-sided, with washer and dryer on a platform, and tons of storage space, on one side. On the other, a finished room with a walk-in closet can serve as guest quarters or an office, or as a family/recreation room. Plumbing is very handy, so adding a bath is definitely an option.

An elevated deck, and a patio that is wired for a hot tub, expand the living space in fine weather.

The home at 267 Saco Road, Hollis, is listed for sale at $252,000 by Gretchen Briggs of The Maine Real Estate Network (Gorham office).

Annual taxes are $3,090. For more information or to arrange a private viewing, please contact Gretchen at 653-9059 or at 10gretchen@gmail.com.

Produced by the Marketing Department of the Portland Press Herald, the Friday feature home is provided at no cost.

Photos by Melanie Sochan, staff photographer.

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