''Tidewaters'' is a beautifully sited, historic home on 7.5 acres with 980' of Kennebec River frontage and stunning panoramic western and southerly views. Surrounded by mature gardens, the home has been meticulously updated for modern conveniences while preserving the period details: 2 working fireplaces, original wood floors, handsome 3-season sunroom, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, huge 3-season bonus room with full bath over the 3-car garage. Every window and exterior door have been replaced, both basements foamed, heating & hot water systems enhanced. First floor living with master, both a full and half bath plus laundry. An inviting kitchen featuring engineered stone counters, quarter-sawn oak cabinets, fireplace and views both west and east, a formal DR w/ built-in china cabinets & fireplace, living room, family room, office and den. Upstairs bedrooms and bathrooms easily accommodate family and guests. Large fenced vegetable garden with adjacent functional chicken coop now used as a potting shed. River front has a pier. Convenient to I-295 & Portland.