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, woodshed, and an insulated and sheetrocked pool house/studio. 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.