193 S Marriner StreetSouth Portland, ME 04106Price: $829,000

There's an ease to 193 South Marriner Street that feels immediately like home. This classic Colonial on the hill has soul, warmth and the unmistakable sense of a house that has been thoroughly enjoyed. It has evolved in all the right ways, preserving the character of an older home while creating spaces for how people live today. The reimagined kitchen features shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops and a substantial six-burner range, equally ready for a quiet Tuesday dinner or a house full of people. Formal dining and living rooms retain the home's traditional character, with hardwood floors, handsome trim and a fireplace, while the great room feels decidedly more relaxed. A wood ceiling and exposed beams add warmth, while windows and doors connect directly to the backyard. Upstairs are four bedrooms, a full bath and laundry. And then there's the backyard. Set across a double lot, it's truly special: lush, layered and wonderfully established, with the collected feel of gardens loved over time. Stone paths wind through perennial beds to patios, decks, a pool and hot tub, while a covered porch invites morning coffee or dinner outside. Raised beds are ready for vegetables and herbs, with room to gather, play or simply disappear with a book. Beautiful without being precious, this is a backyard made as much for living as looking. The detached garage offers practical space plus a studio above for an office, art studio, workout room or hideaway. Perhaps best of all, home here means being woven into one of South Portland's most loved neighborhoods. The Greenbelt is close enough to become part of the daily routine, Willard Beach is just minutes away, and coffee and dinner are within easy reach. It's the kind of place where home extends beyond the front door, into the garden, around the neighborhood and down to the water.