140 Noyes Street, Portland, ME 04103

There are historic homes that have been renovated, and then there is 140 Noyes. Gracing the quiet Oakdale neighborhood, this circa-1890 Queen Anne Victorian embodies the grandeur of a bygone era. From its stately turret and fish-scale siding to ornate dentil trim and a sweeping mahogany wraparound porch, its architectural splendor is unmistakable. Under the guidance of acclaimed builder Papi Romano, the residence was taken to the studs and lovingly restored. A stained-glass entry reveals antique hardware, reclaimed lighting, rich wall coverings, intricate moldings, and soaring ten-foot ceilings throughout—a graceful tribute to its origins. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the formal living room, where pocket doors open to a grand dining room seating sixteen easily. The adjoining kitchen impresses with Italian marble, a six-burner, double-oven Lacanche range, integrated Sub-Zero refrigeration, wine storage, and custom cabinetry. An acoustically treated media room and first-floor...