111 Gates Street , Portsmouth, NH 03801(Rockingham County)

A Portsmouth Diamond! A grand historic home; built in 1793 for a shipwright with incredible custom woodwork, spacious rooms including 5 working fireplaces. Filled with character, the first floor includes a family room, living room, kitchen, dining room, study/office and screened porch. Two staircases lead you to the 2nd floor featuring a large master suite, and 2 more bedrooms. All bathrooms have been tastefully updated. Improvements: efficient 6 zone furnace, asphalt roof, and more. The location: nestled in Strawbery Banke, you are a stone's throw from Puddle Dock Pond where winter ice skating, holiday festivities, wine & food galas await. Walk around the corner to Portsmouth's famous Prescott Park for its gardens, summer music and theatre events. Of course the vibrant, quaint seaside downtown is just a few blocks from your doorstep. A yard like this is a rare find in this vicinity. Formerly featured on the Portsmouth garden tour, with decades of mature plantings and rock features, and a manicured lawn; your private vista from the kitchen and patio have a tranquil character suitable for all day enjoyment.