Residential Land with Home for Sale in Portland, Maine

Welcome to the Captain Jesse Partridge house built in 1786. This truly unique home and fantastic piece of history is the perfect blend of city living and a magical country escape. With over 2 acres set high above the Stroudwater River in Portland, you can garden, swim (there is a pool!), kayak (all the way to Gorham!), work in your insulated studio, or simply enjoy solitude and a beautiful sunset all from your backyard. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath house with its wide pine floors, 8 fireplaces, high ceilings, captivating light, and super functional flow is ready for its next stewards. Located just 3 miles from downtown Portland with its award winning restaurants, shopping, museum, galleries, Merrill Auditorium, and Thompson's Point, this rare home is truly one of a kind. The Portland Trail system (nearby Stroudwater location) can also connect you by foot, bike, or snowshoe to all that Portland has to offer. The rebuilt carriage house/barn serves as a garage or hang out space with plenty of storage for all your gear in the recently built woodshed. Charming outbuildings include a custom built greenhouse in 2020, woodshed (2016), and a recently insulated and sheetrocked pool house/studio (2020). Thoughtful recent updates include a new heating system, insulated attic and basement, and beautifully re-sided exterior. Whether you are an old house enthusiast or in the market for a comfortable and thoughtfully laid out home, this special spot checks all the boxes. Fun fact - according to historical records, there are 26,000 bricks used to build the central chimney! Book your showing today. Pre-inspection reports available for serious interest.