640 Middle Street , Portsmouth, NH 03801(Rockingham County)

Introducing Stella Maris, an early 20th century Shingle Style beauty designed by Fred Crowell Watson for stockbroker Cyril E. Jackson. Seamlessly renovated (2016) for a modern lifestyle, it has all the character of an older home with the efficiency of a new building (siding, roofing, insulation, top-of-the-line heating/cooling systems). As you pass by on your way to Market Square (3/4 mile), you cant help but admire its curb appeal with signature cobalt blue shingles, dramatic gambrel roofline and elegant front porch. Inside, the floor plan is open and ideal for entertaining, with one stylish, light-filled room flowing to the next. A turreted breakfast nook invites you to enjoy coffee surrounded by unique faceted windows with sashes that slide up into the wall! Standing near the farmhouse sink in the chefs kitchen, you can watch neighbors stroll along the front sidewalk and have a clear view through the main living area (with two working fireplaces) to a magnificent, screened porch overlooking the private backyard. Upstairs, an exquisite primary bedroom suite with custom walk-in closet, bathroom with tiled steam shower and soaking tub, working fireplace and mahogany deck (with a birds-eye view of the professionally designed landscape). Two charming guest rooms (one with built-in bunks!) share a full bathroom. Thoughtfully reimagined with conveniences such as second floor laundry; first floor powder room, butlers pantry and home office; lower-level exercise and mud roomsand a fabulous garage. Luxury touches are sprinkled throughout, from marble, polished nickel and tasteful chandeliers to heart pine flooring and extraordinary millwork. The same attention to detail is manifest in a meticulous mechanical room. Sited on 1/3 acre with lush, irrigated lawns and perennials that bloom through the season, illuminated with landscape lighting. The Star of the Sea offers a rare combination of amenities to live your best life in the beautiful city of Portsmouth!