18 Trim ST Camden, ME 04843

Quiet, gracious Trim Street is the location of this charming village home with a stately front porch and large private back yard bordered by tall pines and a towering red maple. Built in 1891 and beloved ever since, the ''Emmaline Wiley Homestead'' has four spacious and sunny bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a welcoming 'heart of the home' kitchen. The primary bedroom was part of the original barn and has a cathedral ceiling, built-in bookshelves and a craft room accessed by a library ladder. It is separated from the other three bedrooms by a den used for television and movie nights.

Downstairs, the open, eat-in kitchen floods with the morning light and leads out onto the back deck overlooking the yard. On winter days a Vermont Castings wood stove keeps things toasty. The kitchen's central island is perfect for enjoying a casual meal, completing homework, or entertaining, as is the adjoining sitting room. A cheerful dining room hosts holiday meals while the cozy living room with a Jotul woodstove framed by an antique mantle is an ideal spot to gather, play games, or relax with a book.

A private office off the home's mudroom entrance is perfectly situated for creative work and concentration. In addition to the storage there and in the barn, you'll find a large daylight basement and a walk-up attic with views of the harbor and Curtis Island.

Truly a treasured and special home, this wonderful farmhouse is an easy ten-minute stroll to the harbor, shops and restaurants and offers both congenial, neighborhood living along with a surprising amount of privacy. Mount Battie overlooks the street, and one of Camden Hills State Park's best known hiking trails is only a few minutes' walk away. The weekly Farmer's Market is just up the street, and Camden Rockport Middle School and playground are around the corner. This wonderful home is about true village living with a happy vibe, anchoring you peacefully at the center of all Camden can provide.