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.
