A new home for the new year! This 3-story half house/condo is in the sought-after South End neighborhood on the back channel of the Piscataqua with spectacular water views of Peirce & Round Tree Islands & working waterfront. From sunrise to sunset let the natural light wash over you with the ebb and flow of the tide and the wildlife that accompanies it. It's easy to get lost in thought in the twilight hours as the sparkling light dances off the water. Entertain with generously sized rooms to gather, and a private, fenced pocket garden for summer al fresco dining. The recently refreshed galley kitchen offers nice space for meal prep with good storage options. A mix of wide pine & fir wood floors, gunstock corners, exposed beams, a graceful front staircase plus a convenient rear staircase offer a wonderful flow and pay homage to the original c1740 home built by Captain Charles Chase. With 3 finished floors there is ample space for home office with window seat overlooking the water, studio with glorious light, & an exercise room. Plenty of storage in the private basement with updated systems. Just minutes to downtown Portsmouth with highly acclaimed restaurants, shopping & galleries, various public playground parks offering tennis/pickleball, dog off leash areas, outdoor public pool, picnic sites, seasonal farmers market & situated along the New Castle loop. 2 off-street parking spots, pet friendly and NO condo fees! Make your dream a reality!