At first glance, the exterior of this 1830s antique in Kennebunkport, ME, looks like a classic New England Colonial. But the 3,166-square-foot interior tells a different story.

Listed for $2,650,000, the updated and expanded three-bedroom home offers an abundance of luxurious modern amenities against a backdrop of historic charm.

“It is so interesting the materials choice they used, and their ability to blend them is just amazing,” says listing agent Maureen Deleo, of Keller Williams Realty. “There is an authenticity of the 1800s, with its look and feel, that flows into a transition room in the back, where they begin to introduce some modern elements—like floor-to-ceiling glass and contemporary fixtures. It’s just so well done.”

A modern kitchen serves as the home’s focal point, with its vintage-inspired design, soapstone countertops, and high-end appliances.

“I can’t say enough about it,” Deleo says. “To look at it, a picture says a thousand words, but I would tell people they need to come and see it to truly marvel at it. In keeping with the Federal style, they hand scraped and painted the custom pine cabinetry, which really adds to the look. They really have that Old World look to them, but they are functional with today’s custom quality.”

She says many of the home’s prospective buyers are looking for something different from the region’s typical Colonial.

“I have had the privilege of selling some extraordinary homes, but this property is just so unique—it’s truly one of a kind,” Deleo says. “The uniqueness of this house is just incredible. For example, they opened up some ceilings to get some height but kept the original beams. It needed new windows, and the original windows were single-pane; so they had replicas made, which adds to the authenticity.”

The sunlit dining and living rooms span the entire back of the home and feature walls of windows.

Situated just steps from the shops at Dock Square, the home sits on a more-than half-acre lot. And its backyard oasis might just be the property’s most alluring amenity.

“What is most impressive out back is the interesting selection of materials on the fence,” Deleo says. “It goes around the back, and you hardly see it, but it’s there to protect the pool. There are gardens and layers upon layers of different textures, from the decking to reclaimed granite for the bubbling, saltwater plunge pool.”

Each of the three bedrooms has its own private marble bathroom. And the spacious primary suite has a European-style kitchen and its own laundry space.

Deleo believes the next owner will use the place as a second home, which is pretty typical in Kennebunkport—a resort town known for its secondary residences.

“Its proximity to Dock Square, and just steps to town with all of the galleries and restaurants, is incredible,” she says of the home. “I think the next owner will be someone who will appreciate the aesthetic, quality, and care the owners took to preserve the antique part of the home, while also having an interest in new and modern architecture.”

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