Impressive Southern Cape style home located in one of Kennebunk's most desirable neighborhoods. This appealing property offers fabulous curb appeal with its circular driveway, lush landscaping and bountiful sun exposure. The ideal floor plan features a fireplaced living room, spacious dining area and a very functional eat-in kitchen with a delightful banquette seating area that overlooks the wonderfully tempting swimming pool! Also located on the first floor are two bedrooms and a full bath. On the second floor there are two additional bedrooms and another full bath. A few of the recent upgrades include new hardwood floors both upstairs and down, a new hybrid heat pump hot water heater, new washer and dryer, new electric kitchen range, new gutters and replacement exterior PVC trim, new sliding glass door, new light fixtures, wi-fi thermostats and the interior has been freshly painted both upstairs and down. The heated built-in pool is the focal point of the backyard and is nicely fenced-in and has a new heater and electrical subpanel. This charming property also offers a full basement, public water and sewer and a one car garage. A huge perk of the neighborhood is the direct access to Kennebunk's Bridle Path trail right from your doorstep! From the Sea Road end of the Bridle Path, one can enjoy a stunning stroll along the Mousam River and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge! The location of this home is supreme with downtown Kennebunk less than ten minutes away and Dock Square, Kennebunkport just a few miles from the property. The working waterfront cities of Portsmouth and Portland are just 30 minutes in either direction. Fine and casual dining opportunities are limitless along with hiking, golf, boating and other recreation. Several area beaches are less than 15 minutes away. If you are seeking a fabulous home in an established neighborhood in a historic and very desirable town you must consider 16 River Bend!