12 School StreetRockport, ME 04856Price: $1,425,000

This newly constructed home in 2002 located in the heart of Rockport's seaside Walker Park neighborhood combines the convenience of newer construction and first floor living with the history, salt air and quiet of this traditional village location. Beautiful wood floors, a custom eat-in kitchen and a primary suite with its own laundry add to the three 2nd floor bedrooms, second laundry area and magnificent third floor open space with the continuance of rich wood floors for many different uses. The separate garage has a finished heated space great for an in-home office, art or music studio. Not to be missed is the oversized lot with thoughtfully designed stone walls and benches that wind through secret gardens and numerous mature plantings. Located in an area rich with tradition including old salt kilns at the harbor, remembrances of Andre the Seal and summer lobsters to be had off the boats just a mile from your driveway, Drop your kayak in the harbor at the beach just steps from your front door, walk to dinner at a number of establishments in the village center or grab a morning coffee at Seafolk. This rare find is a gem in the heart of Rockport Maine.