SACO – Few sounds in nature are as calming and alluring, and occasionally as thrilling, as that of the surf. That sound is one of the priceless amenities that come with this oceanfront home on Maine’s finest beach, the seven-mile crescent of sand that stretches from Prouts Neck to Biddeford Pool.

The panoramic views of this expanse, of the open ocean and of islands (Ram, Eagle, Wood) are equally enthralling. As are the sweet sea breezes. All this is to be enjoyed from a single-level home that was beautifully renovated three years ago; and from the property’s 125 feet of water frontage. The beach is a 30-second walk away via a private path through the dune grass.

Thanks to a row of east-facing picture windows, ocean splendor and sunrises are on view throughout the open-concept main living area. At one end is a dining area that easily accommodates a table for 12, beneath nautical-styled pendant lights; at the other, a sitting room with a gently sloping cathedral ceiling and a gorgeous gas fireplace.

Exposed ceiling beams lend cottage character; columns, a touch of fine-finish elegance. The kitchen, set off from the dining space by a nine-foot, two-level island with overhang and storage, is bright with white appliances including a five-burner gas range, and warmed by honey-toned maple cabinetry.

The four good-sized bedrooms are carpeted and are served by two full baths. A very spacious front-to-back master suite (the present master bedroom faces the water) could be created, with removal of a couple of walls; or, one could build up.

Two sets of stairs, from the living room and from the kitchen, descend to a lower level that offers 648 square feet of finished space, in the form of a partially daylight recreation room (ocean-facing windows could be added, for views and for full daylight); a second multipurpose room that houses laundry and accesses the garage; and a third bathroom.

As a rental, the property would bring in close to $5,000 weekly in-season.

The home at 122 Surf St., Saco, is listed for sale at $998,000 by Sandra Murray of Keller Williams Realty. Taxes are $9,724. For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Sandra at 415-5175 or at sandramurray@kw.com.

The Home of the Week is produced by the Marketing Department of the Maine Sunday Telegram. Photos by Lynn Dube, Wave5 Productions. Please send feature home suggestions to jrolfe@pressherald.com.