This is the home you've been waiting for! Offering the best of both worlds, a carefree lifestyle in a newer home with modern aesthetics amidst antique properties. Located on a dead-end street with water views in the sought-after South End neighborhood, walking distance to downtown. Comprehensive renovation in 2011 exuding harmony, inspired by zen sensibilities includes windows, interior walls, ceilings, floors, kitchen, baths, heated driveway, copper gutters plus brand new heating system to name a few improvements. Step inside and let the radiant heated floors warm you in the winter as you sit by the European wood stove. Summer entertaining with lobster & wine from the corner markets is a must. Walls of glass beckon you to the professionally landscaped fenced garden featuring bluestone patio, retaining wall doubling as bench seating & perennials to bloom all season long. A true Cook's kitchen features high end appliances, a large island seats 6 plus a well-organized pantry with a real barn door. The open concept living/dining offers a gracious area for large gatherings. First floor library provides an intimate space & abuts a full bath with potential for 1st floor bedroom. Ample bedroom, office or studio space with lovely water views plus vast 3rd story attic for storage or future expansion. This is a rare offering just a stroll to Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park, summer Farmer's Market, all 3 schools and all that Portsmouth has to offer. This is the home for you!