55 W Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

Positioned in the heart of the village with a private dock on Carvers Harbor, this charming turn-of-the-century home offers all the advantages of village living while retaining privacy and intimacy year-round. nVillage living is wonderful! Enjoy walking to the ferry, island ice cream shop, Saturday Farmers market, various eateries, shops, and more. When solitude is desired, step through the gate and escape to a private backyard with established perennial plantings, a large wharf for outside dining and entertaining, a sweet shingled Fish Shack brimming with potential - as a studio, office, or playhouse--and of course views of the harbor. nThe home was built c. 1925 and has had many updates. It is oriented to the south, toward the ocean. Its original architectural details are complemented by tasteful modernity, including a welcoming open kitchen/dining area with a cozy built-in window seat and a sliding glass door that opens directly onto the backyard and wharf.nThe first floor also includes a walk-in pantry, living room with wood stove, an updated bathroom, laundry room, and a heated flex space facing Main Street for a studio/gallery or other commercial use.nUpstairs is a well-appointed primary bedroom with a veranda overlooking the harbor, a charming full bath with a antique tub, a guest room with water views, a third bedroom on the street side, and a smaller room that could serve as a study, fourth bedroom, or bath.nThe home and outbuildings are in very good condition and wi