8 Morrill Street Winthrop, ME 04364

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From the moment you enter this historic home, you feel the warmth and classic character of a 1865 Greek revival. Wrapped in beautiful stone perennial flower gardens and a delightful four-color paint scheme, this home has been lovingly cared for and cherished by one family for over 20 years. This is just the second time on the market in 75 years. A rare find of original woodwork, crown molding, tin ceilings, stained glass, oak, maple, and walnut flooring with intricate parquet in much of the home. A glassed-in porch with an immaculate brick fireplace means you can spend time outside in any weather. The first floor offers an updated kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood cabinets, and a walk-in pantry. Also, an elegant dining room, a double living room with built-ins, a cozy wood stove, pocket doors, floor to ceiling windows, a first floor bedroom, full bath and laundry area. A grand staircase brings you to the bright primary bedroom with a fireplace, the main bath with clawfoot tub, two additional bedrooms, a large office and access to the second floor of the barn. Step off the back porch onto a quiet patio and fire pit where you can overlook the lake, hear the loons and watch the eagles. The yard is large enough to provide room to play and features a well-established vegetable and herb garden. Yet you are walking distance to everything Winthrop has to offer. The library, beach, boat launch, Norcross Point, restaurants, well ranked schools, playgrounds, and a brand-new athletic complex. Winthrop is a growing community with a bustling down town, many thriving small businesses, regular community events including parades; craft fairs; art shows; vintage markets and much more. The homes barn has parking, a large workshop with its own wood stove and two stories of storage all topped with a cupola. Connecting the home to the barn is convenient entry way, great for hanging coats and kicking off snow boots. You must see this home to appreciate all it has to offer.