227 Essex StreetBangor, ME 04401Price: $299,999

INVESTORS TAKE NOTICE: With ample parking, sprinkler system, and URD-2 zoning the potential is here for a 3-unit apartment building or group home w/planning board approval. This spacious colonial features an updated kitchen with hickory cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry room and original tin ceilings. The formal dining and living rooms feature ornate wood floors with contrasting inlay and two of the home's many gorgeous fireplace hearths and ornate ceilings. Patio doors lead to the covered, south-facing deck perfect for greeting the morning with a cup of coffee or sitting with guests in the afternoon. Completing the first-floor plan is a laundry room, a roomy full bath, and a front room with a hall closet that could easily function as a first-floor bedroom to accommodate anyone needing one-floor living. The front stairway leads to three spacious bedrooms, a large second full bath with wood wainscoting, beautiful built-ins, and a stained-glass window. And a back door by the bathroom leads to an outdoor area that could be developed into a private, second-story outdoor oasis. Completing this floor's layout is a small room at the front of the home could serve as an office or walk-in closet. The attic is partially finished with two additional rooms with closets. Finally, a large, captivating, attached barn/garage features original horse stalls, parking for two plus cars, and a walk-up second story for storage, studio, or future expansion. The garage offers direct access to the home through an ell to the kitchen. This area with its closet offer ample storage for winter gear while protecting you from inclement weather all year round. The home has also been upgraded with a generator hookup, natural gas furnace for central heating, and a heat pump, allowing for zoned climate control. Conveniently located just minutes from all that downtown Bangor has to offer as well as nearby parks, schools, hospitals and shopping and dining.