121 Dresden AVE Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Gardiner,ME 04345
OPEN HOUSE
Fri Sep 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Sat Sep 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Residential
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Square Footage 2,654 sqft
Price per Sqft $197
MLS Listing ID 1638306
Style Other,Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1894
Annual Tax Amount $5,604
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 8,712 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Nestled on desirable Dresden Avenue and perched on a hillside, The Frank W. Douglas House, built c. 1891-94, is an impressive ''plan book'' Queen Anne with a dramatic street presence. A colorful paint scheme, tower, wraparound porch, ornamental detailing, varied textures and stained-glass windows define its classic architecture. The wraparound front porch was rebuilt in 2023 and is the ideal spot for morning coffee or evening drinks. Greet guests on the Ipe back deck overlooking the private backyard—an excellent setting for summer barbecues. Just inside, the mudroom abuts the half bath with laundry to stop messes in their tracks. The kitchen, complete with bar seating, flows into the formal dining room for easy entertaining. Retire to the den with custom built-in bookshelves for stimulating conversations. Keep warm in the winter or take the edge off cool summer days in the living room with propane fireplace. Cherry stairs with pumpkin pine landings lead you to the second floor where the light-filled tower offers a flexible space for use as a studio or bedroom. The second floor is completed by a primary bedroom, a shared full bath, a versatile room for use as a home gym or music space, and a guest suite with its own bath and private stairway to the kitchen. At the top of the tower, the third floor reveals a room wrapped in stained-glass windows and overlooking the street, offering the perfect setting for a spare bedroom or secluded home office. The third floor also includes an insulated, unfinished attic for ample storage. The carriage house provides storage for two vehicles, with a heated billiard room above that boasts solid floors and plenty of space for foosball, darts, and other recreation. Outside, established perennial gardens filled with many native plantings including swamp rose mallow, sweet pepperbush and white snakeroot await. Just 2 minutes to downtown Gardiner, 10 minutes to Hallowell, 13 minutes to Augusta and 48 minutes to Portland.
Location
State ME
County Kennebec
Zoning 12
Interior
Heating Hot Water,Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood,Tile
Fireplaces Number 2
Laundry Laundry - 1st Floor,Main Level
Exterior
Parking Features 1 - 4 Spaces,Paved,Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
View Y/N No
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Well Landscaped,Open,Sidewalks,Wooded,Interior Lot,Intown,Near Shopping,Near Town
Foundation Stone,Granite
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Wood Siding,Clapboard,Wood Frame