377 Cumberland AvenuePortland, ME 04101Sale Price: $850,000

An absolute oasis in the city of Portland! This historical gem located steps from the Arts District and in the heart of Bayside, offers more than just a lovely Greek Revival home with bewitching city views. The property also has income or work/live potential. The first floor holds a spacious art gallery that would be perfect for many creative uses. The gallery has a full wall of windows onto the street perfect for exhibits. There is also a full living space available behind the gallery with a bright new kitchen and bedroom. The new bath has a walk-in shower, all with a separate central air system. The main home occupies the top 2 floors and has high ceilings with marvelous wood built ins and accents. The modern kitchen has a custom tile island that is large enough to support several activities at once! Plenty of space for your art collection and enough built-in shelves for the most avid book collector. The top floor holds a luxurious full bath and two bedrooms as well as a large outer chamber perfect for an office or a cozy reading spot with built in bookcases. The views of Back Cove and the East End are astounding from here! The current owner has cultivated a private fenced in lush city garden in the back yard with a deck and room for 2 vehicles in the driveway. A second central air system for the main home as well. The basement is bright with natural light & high ceilings and includes a finished room with a wood burning fireplace and brick floors - perfect for a large art studio or crafter's workspace. Possible expansion for a 3rd living space in the basement. This rare opportunity doesn't come along often!