16 Cottage Street, Belfast, ME 04915

Newly priced, this stunning, expertly renovated home in a coveted seaside neighborhood is within walking distance of everything downtown Belfast has to offer.  Sited on a ½-acre lot with an in-ground swimming pool and partial views of Penobscot Bay from nearly every room, this light-filled 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features a modern open-concept floor plan that combines coastal elegance with energy efficient comfort.  The spacious main level offers easy one-floor living and many amenities including a lovely primary BR with a vaulted ceiling, an adjoining full bath, a walk-in closet, and A/C, and a sunlit living area with abundant windows and French doors that open onto a generously sized deck overlooking the 20' x 40' in-ground pool. The custom kitchen is equipped with quartz countertops and a 9-foot island, premium stainless-steel appliances, three ovens, and a built-in wet bar/microwave station. The main floor also features a dining area, laundry facilities, a gracious front door foyer, a mudroom accessed from the attached 2-car garage, and a wonderful west-facing covered porch.  Upstairs you'll find two delightful bedrooms, enormous walk-in closets, and a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub and an over-sized custom tile shower.  The basement level offers a large, versatile bonus room with walk-out access to the pool and a fenced-in back yard. The structural and systems upgrades to this remarkable home are extensive. A partial list includes new energy-efficient windows and exterior doors, a new high-efficiency heating and hot water system, new plumbing, new wood siding, upgraded gutters for both the house and garage, and a whole-house electrical update.  The in-ground pool has a new salt-based chlorine system and pool cover.  Seller will escrow funds at closing to pay for decommissioning of the pool if buyer so desires.  Just a 2-minute walk from gentle public shore access, this is a luxurious home that feels like your own private oasis!