Perched on a knoll overlooking the picturesque Saco River, this e $1,499,000

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Perched on a knoll overlooking the picturesque Saco River, this exquisitely updated - four bedroom farmhouse style home offers a stunning blend of old world charm &; modern amenities. Originally build for Lt Samuel Merrill c 1800, this property has been impeccably maintained &; offers something for everyone. Salmon Falls Farm was used for years as an equestrians dream; with cross country courses, paddocks, heated tack room, 5 stall barn with hayloft &; water. Surrounded by 86 acres of rolling hills, fields, pastures &; woods, you'll feel the serenity of this special place the minute you arrive. With 1696 feet on the Saco River, you'll never run out of water activities. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, tubing &; swimming from your private dock. Lush perennial gardens provide excellent bird watching from your screened in porch or enjoy a book in the shade by the spring fed pond. - - This home was built to take full advantage of the idyllic land that surrounds it. A multitude of windows on the 1st floor provide amazing natural light throughout. The kitchen offers an 8 burner Viking stove &; Sub-Zero refrigerator, double soapstone sinks &; opens to a sitting area &; butler's pantry with wet bar. - A large office &; living room, both with built-ins &; a sunroom overlook the river. A family room opens to a covered porch &; deck overlooking the fields &; gardens. An alfresco dining area is located just off the screened in porch. The master en-suite with built in sitting area &; fireplace is a tranquil getaway. Three other bedrooms &; a guest bath finish off the 2nd floor along with a foyer &; hallway of closet &; storage space. - Also on the property is a workshop with kitchen, bathroom &; oversized 2 bay garage. An electric fence surrounds 20+/-acres with two 3-sided outbuildings with year round waterer, served by a separate well &; recently used for livestock. This property abuts Rt 202 allowing for future access. 20 minutes to Portland International Jetport &; downtown Portland.