@@jyutzler it’s New England for goodness sake! What are you thinking????? Maine was part of Massachusetts. Did you even take a history class? New England is the oldest place in the USA. St Augustine, FL is a close second 😫
@@anniefaucher8143 How insensitive and stupid! I lived in Chicago for forty years and would never criticize Portland for being the largest city in Maine…. Take stock of your life!!!
Love it! I bought my 1860 Italianate/Victorian in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, when I was young like you. Still here 18 years later, and still love my beautiful place.
Holy cow! I moved from Chicago to Portland about 5 years ago. I was able get a couple of gorgeous period apartments in downtown Portland and I loved all the architectural features in them. Your apartment is gorgeous. The only sad thing in my opinion is that one of my favorite apartments still had a claw foot tub in the bathroom. I’m not living in them anymore because the landlords raised the rent substantially and other circumstances in my life have changed. I am now subscribed to you and can’t wait to see what you do with the place 😂❤👍
The algorithm brought me here. The apartment has beautiful features. The open area in the living room with the three shelves and textured wall could be used for storage. It doesn't seem deep enough to put a bar across it for coats (maybe it is, it's hard to tell in the video), but you could put hooks and use the floor for winter boots, maybe sporting equipment, etc. I would cover it with some type of curtain or even install doors, if you plan to be there for some time. You could also put folding chairs there, in case you want to host a dinner party and need more seating. Good luck, may you be happy in your new apt.
Get a little artificial fireplace stove, and fit it into your fireplace opening Looks better, safer than candles, and they have heaters. I did that with my 1898 apartment in Cincinnati.
I'd put a small cute table in front of the old doors to put stuff on when you walk in. A reading chair by the window. Also use that ladder as a blanket holder next to your bed. Desk in that green nook for your computer/laptop.
It’s a beautiful place. I live in Brunswick now but my favorite apartment I’ve had was on Grant Street in Portland and it had so many beautiful features
lovely! I would not however put your TV above the fireplace, it just doesn't look good and it's too high for a TV-if you can find a lower stand or shelving unit that would be better I would put it to the right of the FP and your couch facing the FP and create a nice couch/chair table situation facing the FP-IMO-it's all beautiful though!!
Congrats on this beautiful apartment! Most of my friends, family, and myself included were all financially forced out of portland unfortunately, it has changed so much in a sad way. But I still love seeing people appreciate Portland's beautiful architecture and its amazing qualities. Don't take it for granted and savor it! :) Can't wait to see how you decorate the space!
such a beautiful apartment! gotta love the North East homes. I'm from Connecticut and looking for homes to purchase ~ after living else where for the past few years, I'm so happy to be back in that New England charm and style. congrats on the new place and to your new adventures!
How exciting !!! Absolutely gorgeous, Love old buildings those walls have stories !!! Faux fireplaces are amazing you can make them so cute with candles and seasonal decor. Floors are so beautiful. Fyi Home Depot sells a really cute white medicine cabinet that you mount on the wall My downstairs bath didn't have one and I really wanted one in that bath it's hard to find them!! Get some security on your door thats what I would tell my daughter!! good Luck 💃
Beautiful place! I would suggest having your TV on a media console, placed in the empty space in the center of the room, leaving a decent space for the hallway. This will create a sense of order by dividing the living space from the entrance. It also means your couch wont be blocking any heat (from radiator or fireplace) to travel throughout the room. The size of your fireplace mantle means that the tv would be very high on the wall if you mounted it which will create some difficulty when sitting down to watch. Putting your tv beside the fireplace creates two focuses of the room and doesn’t look as good.
Make sure to put plastic around all of those windows in the winter! They are old and might be drafty - living in Portland will be really windy too. Awesome apartment!
@@margaretskiff get ready for big electric bills! We lived in a similar apartment and our bills were over $500 each month for heating and we were always freezing.
The shelving space in the living room might have been a dining room dish display shelf when it was a single family. You could put your tv in that nook and put your couch or some chairs in the bay window area and then still enjoy the fireplace mirror decorative moment.
Wow - it has such character - this is my type of apartment - not dull and boring at all - it will be so fun to decorate! Huge living room! Wonder if that didn't used to be a Murphy Bed in the living room. Kinda looks like it.
I can just imagine what you are paying in rent. So many of those old beautiful homes around Munjoy Hill and the Eastern promenade have been converted into these types of apartments. It's functional, but at the same time sad. The homes should have been preserved as a part of history. Some of the history and the architecture is really something to be admired.
@margaretskiff nothing to agree or disagree with. I was born and raised in maine. I am 38 years old. I own a home in York County in the country. I have family my parents included who owned multiple apartment properties. They were plummers or electricians. I understand the need to convert them and why they did. Hence why I said functional but sad. They won't touch similar homes on the western end. A lot of those have been preserved. I just have a huge appreciation for architecture and the classic look and feel of old buildings. I've been to Castle in the Cloulds NH the Singer Mansion NY along with 2 Vanderbilt mansions NY/RI. I've done the Christmas Tour on the western end and been multiple times to the Longfellow house. Plus, just driving around Wells/Kennebunk lol. It would have been nice to see some of these converted homes before the reconstruction. They are truly beautiful works of art.
Make sure you keep all your food in the pantry in sealed containers instead of boxes. You’re likely to see mice in the fall. That’s a mouse house for sure.
There’s nowhere else in this room where the tv can be mounted for it to be lower. I can get a mount that moves so that the height issue can be solved for
It's a beautiful place. It's easy to forget that places like this still exist in smaller, older northeastern cities.
That’s why I love these east coast cities! The charm is undeniable ❤️
The way Portland is the biggest city in Maine and is “small” by your standards makes me laugh as a mainer 😆
@@anniefaucher8143 Under 100,000? I'd say that is small. There are more people in Philly than all of Maine.
@@jyutzler it’s New England for goodness sake! What are you thinking????? Maine was part of Massachusetts. Did you even take a history class? New England is the oldest place in the USA. St Augustine, FL is a close second 😫
@@anniefaucher8143 How insensitive and stupid! I lived in Chicago for forty years and would never criticize Portland for being the largest city in Maine…. Take stock of your life!!!
It’s so nice to see younger generations appreciating the beauty and character in old houses.
@@ms.peregrines2417 I assume that this is a joke. This is New England! The first place established in the USA!🤨
Love it! I bought my 1860 Italianate/Victorian in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, when I was young like you. Still here 18 years later, and still love my beautiful place.
Fridge door can be changed to open the other way, which would be better. (Open from right to left …. Look at Hines on top)
Yes! I’m planning on changing the the way it hinges
Gorgeous apartment! The ladder would hook on to the rail so you can access the upper shelves in your cupboard. :)
I live in Maine. Definitely some really cool old-timey places around here
Holy cow! I moved from Chicago to Portland about 5 years ago. I was able get a couple of gorgeous period apartments in downtown Portland and I loved all the architectural features in them. Your apartment is gorgeous. The only sad thing in my opinion is that one of my favorite apartments still had a claw foot tub in the bathroom.
I’m not living in them anymore because the landlords raised the rent substantially and other circumstances in my life have changed.
I am now subscribed to you and can’t wait to see what you do with the place 😂❤👍
Wow! Love the floors, the bay windows and the gold radiators! Really gorgeous with lots of possibilities! So much character 😊
The algorithm brought me here. The apartment has beautiful features. The open area in the living room with the three shelves and textured wall could be used for storage. It doesn't seem deep enough to put a bar across it for coats (maybe it is, it's hard to tell in the video), but you could put hooks and use the floor for winter boots, maybe sporting equipment, etc. I would cover it with some type of curtain or even install doors, if you plan to be there for some time. You could also put folding chairs there, in case you want to host a dinner party and need more seating. Good luck, may you be happy in your new apt.
Thank you!! I love the idea of putting curtains in front of that spot
Get a little artificial fireplace stove, and fit it into your fireplace opening
Looks better, safer than candles, and they have heaters. I did that with my 1898 apartment in Cincinnati.
I'd put a small cute table in front of the old doors to put stuff on when you walk in. A reading chair by the window. Also use that ladder as a blanket holder next to your bed. Desk in that green nook for your computer/laptop.
Great apartment Margaret cant wait to see what you do with it❤❤❤
It’s a beautiful place. I live in Brunswick now but my favorite apartment I’ve had was on Grant Street in Portland and it had so many beautiful features
Hi! Born and raised in Northern Maine. I currently live in Southern Maine. You will love it! The entire state is beautiful! Welcome!❤
I was born and raised here ❤️
Oh, okay. Lol I just subscribed and this was the first I watched. 😊
You can buy the backsplash tiles that are stick one and removable! This apartment is incredible! So happy for you!
lovely! I would not however put your TV above the fireplace, it just doesn't look good and it's too high for a TV-if you can find a lower stand or shelving unit that would be better I would put it to the right of the FP and your couch facing the FP and create a nice couch/chair table situation facing the FP-IMO-it's all beautiful though!!
yah..I HATE that TV/Fireplace scenario
Used to live in the old port. Absolutely loved it
The algorithm brought me here to see this stunningly beautiful apartment. That bedroom is a DREAM. I can’t wait to see how you decorate ❤️
Beautiful apartment - I love all the original quirky features. The bedroom is awesome, love everything about that room.
This reminds me of my friends old apartment on Danforth st. A long time ago but very similar.
What a gorgeous apartment! I love the decorative floor in your bedroom :-D
Congrats on this beautiful apartment! Most of my friends, family, and myself included were all financially forced out of portland unfortunately, it has changed so much in a sad way. But I still love seeing people appreciate Portland's beautiful architecture and its amazing qualities. Don't take it for granted and savor it! :) Can't wait to see how you decorate the space!
I love the personality of the place. I do love a bit of stained glass
such a beautiful apartment! gotta love the North East homes. I'm from Connecticut and looking for homes to purchase ~ after living else where for the past few years, I'm so happy to be back in that New England charm and style. congrats on the new place and to your new adventures!
That bedroom is STUNNING, hope you enjoy your new home!
Thank you 😊
Love the place! I hope moving is going well! The stained glass is beautiful!
The floor is beautiful.
Very cute apartment! I am in So Maine as well.
How exciting !!! Absolutely gorgeous, Love old buildings those walls have stories !!! Faux fireplaces are amazing you can make them so cute with candles and seasonal decor. Floors are so beautiful. Fyi Home Depot sells a really cute white medicine cabinet that you mount on the wall My downstairs bath didn't have one and I really wanted one in that bath it's hard to find them!! Get some security on your door thats what I would tell my daughter!! good Luck 💃
Stunning apartment. Best wishes and have fun decorating.
Beautiful place!
I would suggest having your TV on a media console, placed in the empty space in the center of the room, leaving a decent space for the hallway. This will create a sense of order by dividing the living space from the entrance. It also means your couch wont be blocking any heat (from radiator or fireplace) to travel throughout the room. The size of your fireplace mantle means that the tv would be very high on the wall if you mounted it which will create some difficulty when sitting down to watch. Putting your tv beside the fireplace creates two focuses of the room and doesn’t look as good.
Your new home has some amazing features! Lots of possibilities to decide on. Enjoy
Thank you! I can not wait to decorate
Congrats ❤ You'll have a blast! 🎉
I’ve never seen a radiator that goes around a corner like that. How unique.
Make sure to put plastic around all of those windows in the winter! They are old and might be drafty - living in Portland will be really windy too. Awesome apartment!
It’s actually in my lease that I’m not allowed to
@@margaretskiff get ready for big electric bills! We lived in a similar apartment and our bills were over $500 each month for heating and we were always freezing.
@@Aery-ro6te I don’t pay for heat here, it’s gas and that’s on my landlord
Very pretty apartment. You’re so lucky. Drinking game - “situation”.
The shelving space in the living room might have been a dining room dish display shelf when it was a single family. You could put your tv in that nook and put your couch or some chairs in the bay window area and then still enjoy the fireplace mirror decorative moment.
It's beautiful, I'm so jealous. Can't wait to see more!
Tall ceilings!! Great place! Enjoy!
Lucky you found an apartment in Portland ❤ lovely bedroom floor. You know I feel my cousin lived there in 1980’s 😅
It’s so hard to find anything here! I got lucky
Congratulations on your new place 🎉
Thank you ☺️
Wow - it has such character - this is my type of apartment - not dull and boring at all - it will be so fun to decorate! Huge living room! Wonder if that didn't used to be a Murphy Bed in the living room. Kinda looks like it.
I think it used to be a doorway that was filled in
What a beautiful apartment. I can’t wait to see it all decorated.
Thank you 🥰 I’m so excited to get started on decorating
I love being a mainer and all the older housing we have
Such character. Very cool apartment.
Absoluty beautiful place.
Thank you ☺️
We live in a house that was built in 1925. It is unique and beautiful!
Your place is gorgeous .. I hate these new 'luxury' apartments they are so dull. So lucky
I can just imagine what you are paying in rent. So many of those old beautiful homes around Munjoy Hill and the Eastern promenade have been converted into these types of apartments. It's functional, but at the same time sad. The homes should have been preserved as a part of history. Some of the history and the architecture is really something to be admired.
I strongly disagree, we already have a housing shortage here in Portland so converting these giant old homes into smaller units is necessary
@margaretskiff nothing to agree or disagree with. I was born and raised in maine. I am 38 years old. I own a home in York County in the country. I have family my parents included who owned multiple apartment properties. They were plummers or electricians. I understand the need to convert them and why they did. Hence why I said functional but sad. They won't touch similar homes on the western end. A lot of those have been preserved. I just have a huge appreciation for architecture and the classic look and feel of old buildings. I've been to Castle in the Cloulds NH the Singer Mansion NY along with 2 Vanderbilt mansions NY/RI. I've done the Christmas Tour on the western end and been multiple times to the Longfellow house. Plus, just driving around Wells/Kennebunk lol. It would have been nice to see some of these converted homes before the reconstruction. They are truly beautiful works of art.
Love this ❤ Congratulations
It's a beautiful place
Congrats. Enjoy it is a great space!
The apartment seems very cozy and love how it has reenergized you.
Absolutely love it
refrigerator doors should open from right to left since you have a counter top on the right.
Absolutely and they just didn’t change it when they installed the fridge. I’ll be changing it once I’m moved in
Make sure you keep all your food in the pantry in sealed containers instead of boxes. You’re likely to see mice in the fall. That’s a mouse house for sure.
You can buy electric fireplace inserts that look like real wood fires.
I’ll have to look into this!!! Thank you
Beautiful place
Very nice place! Best wishes!
As someone who lives in south portland Maine am jealous south portland doesn’t have as much charm 😭
Congrats!!
Just found your channel.Love your apt.
Thank you ❤️
This apartment reminds me of that movie Duplex 😂, but I love it, congratulations..
Looks like a deering oaks triple decker.
I would use the front room as a living room and the smaller one as the bedroom.
I thought about it but I didn’t want to always be walking through my bedroom especially since I like to host
It's a lovely place you have. Enjoy
I'm curious how much the rent is, it's so beautiful!😊
I negotiated the rent down from $2200 a month to $2000. The rental market here in Maine is insane
@@margaretskiff wow that is insane! I love it!!
I am so jealous.
girl that’s a pantry!!
What?
Beautiful apartment. But personally, absolute no to mounted Tv above the fireplace. It's the wrong height and looks cheugy imo.
There’s nowhere else in this room where the tv can be mounted for it to be lower. I can get a mount that moves so that the height issue can be solved for
congrats on your new home/im new on your page/
Thank you 🥰 welcome
Eine sehr schöne Wohnung 🎉
Thank you ❤️
What’s the rent? If you don’t mind sharing
The original price was $2200 and I negotiated it down to $2000
nice place!! $$$$...ugh..no tub :(
Ugh I know! A major bummer