Set on a beautiful lot just 3 miles outside Gorham village, this well-loved home greets you with a sunny, open floor plan and custom kitchen cabinets and counters built to last. All kitchen appliances are less than 2 years old, giving you peace of mind. Hardwood floors stretch across the upper level, tiled flooring warms the kitchen and bath, and a beautiful family room addition gives the home extra room to spread out without losing its original character. The efficient family room woodstove invites you to curl up on cold Maine evenings, while also adding another heat source to the home.Downstairs, a comfortable bedroom, plus a flexible bonus/office space, makes working from home easy. A spacious laundry/storage area & utility room provide practical space for real life -- and two sump pumps help alleviate any concerns about a wet basement. There's also a generator hookup ready for you, for those pesky winter storms!Outside, the spacious back yard delivers privacy galore. Sip your morning coffee on the 1-year-old deck off the kitchen, while stairs to the yard allow easy access for all. A charming pond in the side yard adds picturesque appeal: a lively little ecosystem home to frogs, turtles, salamanders, and other aquatic life, providing a front-row seat to nature right outside your door.A home warranty has been purchased for this home, transferrable to the next owner, to provide additional peace of mind!The lot's setting (3 miles to Gorham center, 15 minutes to the Turnpike, and 10 minutes to downtown Westbrook) makes for easy access to everywhere.With new subdivisions popping up nearby, this home brings something increasingly rare: genuine character, a private setting, and real value -- all within easy reach of everywhere you need to be.