26 Grove St, Bath, ME 04530

Property Description

Located in the heart of Bath, just off historic Washington Street and a quarter mile from downtown, Waterfront Park, Kennebec Marina and public boat access, The Frank W. Weeks Estate, c. 1830s, is a Federal-style home complemented by Greek Revival influences, where the east-facing screened-in porch serves as a central gathering space, offering peaceful morning coffee and evenings spent unwinding in the fresh air overlooking the backyard. Enter through the front doorway, framed by Doric-style pilasters and a transom light, into a formal entry. Enjoy effortless entertaining in the efficient eat-in kitchen, complete with a bay window overlooking the gardens. Host friends and loved ones in the formal dining room with classic wainscoting, a built-in china cabinet that adds charm and functionality and a period hearth with a multi-component design. Retire to the living room for stimulating conversation or unwind with a good book. The first floor is complete with a half bath, a butler's pantry, and a charming bump-out ideal for a reading nook or home office. Upstairs, you'll find a full bath with a soaking tub, a spacious guest room with a fireplace and closet, and a primary bedroom with its own fireplace and an attached living space that could serve as a third bedroom, walk-in closet, or future ensuite bath. A spacious detached two-bay garage offers ample storage above or flexible space for additional living, a home gym, or studio. Outside, a peaceful backyard offers easy, low-maintenance living with just the right amount of space for gardening and entertaining, while thoughtfully planted perennial beds--filled with hosta, rhododendron, hydrangea, and more--create a lush, layered feel, all complemented by a garden shed. Just 6 minutes to Thorne Head Preserve Trailhead, 11 minutes to Maine Street Brunswick, 24 minutes to Freeport and 39 minutes to Portland.