77 Carleton ST Portland, ME 04102

West End Classic. Circa 1850 Victorian-Italianate Brick free-standing home offers 2 large renovated units with separate entrances and 2 off-street parking spaces. Each unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and laundry.

The owner's unit, renovated to preserve the home's historic character, features a front double parlor with 10 foot ceilings, distinctive bay windows and 2 decorative fireplaces. The kitchen offers Viking appliances and was renovated by current owners with custom-built wood cabinets, countertops and floors. Open to the kitchen is a dining room with wood-burning fireplace. A large mud room off the kitchen offers additional storage space. The first floor half bath conveniently has a stackable washer/dryer. One flight up are 2 bedrooms with custom built-ins and 1 full bath. Original period details including extensive molding and fireplace mantles.

The second unit, accessed via its own private entry in the rear of the house, and up one flight of stairs, was renovated to modern tastes. The contemporary kitchen is open to a bright and spacious living room and there is a convenient half bath. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, laundry and a playroom/office area with Euro-style Juliet balcony skylight.

There are two parking spaces in the rear of the house and a welcoming outdoor seating area.

This home offers tremendous opportunity for use as an owner-occupied rental income property, two rental units or conversion to a single family home.