147 Talbot AvenueRockland, ME 04841Price: $495,000

History and elegance permeate 147 Talbot Avenue, and the barn will steal your heart! This Victorian is one of Rockland's iconic homes treasured by the same family since 1895. Yes, this queen is primed and ready for modern updates as she stands tall, strong and proud, ready for the next leg of her journey with your family. Nostalgia and possibility embrace you upon entry through the grand oak front door luring you into the high-ceilinged hallway teeming with original wood trim and working pocket doors leading to the front parlor or drawing room. Off the large kitchen is a small formal dining room and to the east side of the house a sunny breakfast space perfect for casual family meals. Upstairs the generous sized bedrooms and small nooks are ready for your interior design dreams to come alive. The full-sized attic is beyond sun-filled with options galore. The barn .... oh my ... the barn is where even more magic unfolds as you open the east facing giant sliding door to let sunlight pour in while you host indoor/outdoor gatherings. With the original horse stall, large upper level, and plenty of floor space you can let your hobbies and passions unfold - the energy is contagious. To accommodate everyday living, park your car in this handsome barn, shed your shoes and jackets in the sizable mudroom to drop the fresh bag of groceries in the roomy kitchen. Bring your love of classic homes, history, design and continue making memories and adding your sense of space to this unique and special opportunity. Come truly be part of Rockland history and town life that the Crie family has treasured since 1895.