Once in a lifetime, a storybook dream comes true. This enchanting French Tudor cottage style home has long been one of the most admired properties in Portland. As you look past the stunning gardens, you will see the most beautiful stone home in Maine, designed by architect John P. Thomas. Inside, the large formal gallery leads you into the stately dining room with plenty of space for large dinner parties. The glass doors open to your private outside dining/patio area. The front to back living room is perfect for large scale entertaining as well as intimate gatherings. The oversized wood burning fireplace will warm your conversation area and the expansive bay windows with views of the Western Prom Park will bring the sunsets right inside! The Gourmet kitchen is fitted with Wolf/Subzero appliances, a butlers' pantry and a food pantry. The breakfast nook is perfect for more informal meals and coziness. The kitchen is resplendent with custom built-ins to display your table ware collections. The home boasts 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a wonderful first floor den with a wood burning fireplace. The Primary bedroom has a fireplace, dressing room and a large window seat to curl up and admire the mountain and river views. There are 2 primary bathrooms outfitted with marble, with separate soaking tubs and showers. There are plenty of rooms for working out, working from home, guests and family as well as a large laundry room. Outside, enjoy the wonderful living spaces, rare for the city, beckoning to enjoy in privacy. Wonderfully stone wall fenced backyard has kitchen garden plots for vegetables and herbs as well as plenty of perennials for easy landscaping. The whimsical backyard pond with fountain is perfect for enjoying water sounds. This beautiful home was built in 1920 and has a 2-car stone garage with storage overhead and a private paver driveway. Everywhere you look here, you will find serene sophistication & easy living. Come live your storybook dream here!