198 Pheasant Hill Dr, Portland, ME 04103

Located near the intersection of Washington Ave (Rt 26) and Ocean Ave (Rt 9) this is a unique, fenced and gated 12 acres estate in the North Deering area of Portland. Very private and secluded location - nothing like it in the City of Portland - with automatic gate, security system, on-call property manager. Landscaped with mature trees and with more than 2 acres of lawn surrounded by additional 10 acres of forested property (see pictures). Also adjacent to 8 acres nature preserve and couple hundred acres public park. The location provides tranquilty and peace while being only minutes from the downtown area, port and airport of the largest city in Maine. Both our property, the adjacent nature preserve and the park have trails for hiking, biking and exploring. Entrance to our property is located on a private road. You will see wild turkeys, deer, porcupine, squirrels, many types of birds and other abundant wildlife. We have wild berries in the summer on the property.Plenty of privacy for the fall foliage seasons in your own private nature sanctuary. Property has outdoor kinetic sculptures from a local artist.Nearby high schools include Chevrus High School (playing fields & tennis courts on same street), Waynfleet, North Yarmouth Academy, Deering High School and Portland High School. Less than 10 minutes to the University of Southern Maine Portland campus. Less than 10 minutes to the University of New England's Portland campus. Less than 10 minutes away to Maine Medical Center.Nearby businesses include Maine Health, Martins Point Health, and the Cedars.Whether in town for an extended stay or here for a conference/meeting, this is a great alternative to a hotel. All of the same amenities and more including full kitchen with new appliances and gas stove, comfortable west facing living room with patio doors out to private patio. All bathrooms and kitchen recently updated. The house is well-maintained indoors and out. Everything was recently repainted and finished. The best finishes with hardwood throughout, marble tile in bathrooms, crown molding and chair rails in most rooms/areas. We have a high efficiency, cast-iron baseboard oil heat, multiple zones and new high efficiency controls. The hot water system is on its own zone.Managed to the American Management Group(tm) standard. This standard indicates that this real estate service is of high quality, provides good value rentals and prompt maintenance/service. American Management Group standards apply to nightly, weekly, interim and long-term rentals. American Management Group is a trademark of Blacktree Holdings LLC. SPECIAL NOTES:Property will be available for rent in October 2014. A signed lease is required for the rental to be completed and 100% of funds received prior to arrival.Sorry, no smoking this includes vaping and vaporizers. Feel free to bake as many brownies as you want within the legal limits. Dogs will be considered and will require an additional security deposit.You must include a working telephone number with your inquiry or you will receive a reply that the property is unavailable. We've found the best renters have a telephone number.Please make an effort to include the correct headcount of adults and children staying at the property at the time you submit your inquiry.Fully furnished. Owner pays for utilities with exception that if utility usage exceeds average an additional fee may be imposed. Linens supplied.