Every month, I feature a property that makes me stop and think, "Yep, I could absolutely live here."
Sometimes it's the floor plan. Sometimes it's the location. Sometimes it's a house with so much potential that I mentally start rearranging furniture before I've even finished walking through it.
This month, it's one of my own listings: 426 Hight Road in Dayton, Maine.
And I have thoughts.
First, Let's Talk About the Sunroom.
Maybe it's because I'm currently trying to squeeze an entire garden center into my little greenhouse, but the first thing I pictured when I walked into this house was filling the sunroom with plants.
Every window. Every corner. Probably a few hanging from the ceiling.
If you're anything like me, you'll immediately start calculating how many seedlings you could fit in there before your family stages an intervention.
It's the kind of space that makes you want to slow down a little. Drink your coffee. Read a book. Pretend you're just going to sit there for five minutes and somehow lose an entire afternoon.
Now Imagine This House in January.
The pellet stove is crackling in the living room. Coffee is brewing in the kitchen. Snow is falling outside, and you have absolutely nowhere you need to be.
The pine shiplap walls and cottage feel give this home a warmth that's difficult to capture in photographs.
There's something about a house that feels comfortable without trying too hard. Not everything needs to be white walls, quartz countertops, and recessed lighting.
Sometimes you just want a cozy place to land.
Meanwhile, My Husband Has Already Claimed the Garage.
Ryan took one look at the garage and I think he mentally moved in before I finished touring the house.
And to be fair, I get it.
This isn't just a garage. It's a two-story garage with a loft and additional storage space, with room for hobbies, projects, motorcycles, tools, and all the things that somehow accumulate in every corner of our own garage.
If you've ever dreamed of having a dedicated workshop, a place to tinker, or simply somewhere to put everything that doesn't belong in the house, you'll appreciate this one.
I was planning the greenhouse situation. He was planning the garage.
We all have our priorities.
And Then There's Summer in Southern Maine.
One of the things I love about living in this part of Maine is how easy it can be to get outside.
From 426 Hight Road, the Skelton Dam Boat Launch is just minutes away.
Load up the kayaks, bring the kids, pack some snacks, and spend the day exploring the river before heading home to your own quiet corner of York County.
That's my kind of summer day.
The Practical Details (Because Those Matter, Too).
Beyond the cottage charm and daydreaming, this home offers some genuinely useful flexibility.
- 2 bedrooms plus 2 bonus rooms for guests, hobbies, a home office, or whatever life requires
- Renovated first-floor bathroom
- First-floor laundry
- Sunroom with plenty of possibilities
- Pellet stove for added warmth and atmosphere
- Two-story garage with loft for storage, projects, and hobbies
- Convenient access to outdoor recreation, including the nearby Skelton Dam Boat Launch
Dayton also offers access to Thornton Academy for grades 6–12.
Yes, that Thornton Academy. The one that always seems to beat us in sports.
Some Houses Just Make You Picture Your Life There.
I've walked through a lot of homes over the years, and I've learned that the ones that stay with me aren't necessarily the biggest, newest, or fanciest.
They're the ones where I can imagine an ordinary Tuesday.
Where the coffee goes. Where the dog sleeps. What a rainy Sunday looks like. Where everyone drops their shoes when they come through the door.
And yes, occasionally, how many tomato seedlings I could reasonably fit in the sunroom.
426 Hight Road is one of those homes.
If you'd like to take a closer look, you can view the listing, photos, and property details here.
And if you'd like to see it in person, I'd love to show you around.
✨- Priscilla
Priscilla Weston | Realtor with Archer & Associates
Serving York County, Maine, and the New Hampshire Seacoast.