Discover this Northern Rye private waterfront oasis on 8+ acres with meandering frontage on Seavey's Creek - and just minutes to downtown Portsmouth for dinner, theater, shopping, history and culture. Strategically positioned to maximize water views, this contemporary Cape offers 5,000 sf of open living space that can expand when needed or live cozy and comfortably on one floor if desired. The living area features soaring ceilings, walls of glass and a 2-story fieldstone fireplace with beautiful stones quarried from the site, opening into the kitchen and dining room with custom cherry wood cabinets and a soapstone island overlooking the scenic marsh and creek views. Privacy abounds with a large bedroom suite on the second level and a separate 1st floor 2 bedroom wing with amazing views up and down the creek. Add one other totally private bedroom suite with it's own private entrance...and you can have a full house when needed! Connecting the main house to the 3 car garage is a fabulous office and stunning bonus room with beautiful dark wood floors welcoming you to enjoy this prior gallery space as a Great Room, home gym, or dream workspace for hobbyists...the possibilities are endless. Additional heated space for storage, workshop, etc. and 1 commercial height garage bay could accommodate a 2 car lift, RV, Boat, etc. Private yet convenient, expansive yet comfortable, classic yet flexible! This is a unique property that doesn't become available every day…Come take a look!!