Located in a highly desirable neighborhood, 11 Payneton Hill is sited on a 2.28 acre parcel of land and offers over 5,000 square feet of living space! An elegant two-story foyer welcomes you to the main level of the home, a recently updated kitchen with center island, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances is open to a an eating area and a sitting area with solarium style windows and skylights overlooking the back yard. A formal dining room, for those large gatherings is accessible through french doors off the kitchen, or take your pick and relax in the spacious living room with wood burning fireplace OR the large family room with two-sided wood burning fireplace. Australian cypress hardwood flooring is one of the many details of the family room and first floor office. Upstairs, retreat to the expansive primary suite featuring a luxurious ensuite bathroom, private balcony and generous closet space. Three additional well-appointed bedrooms share a full bathroom, each room boasting abundant natural light and ample storage. The walk-out basement offers approximately 1,700 square feet of additional space, complete with an additional bedroom, full bathroom, living area and a recently added office space. The office space is complete with tile flooring, oversized glass windows and ample skylights, warmed and cooled by an efficient heat pump. Outside, enjoy summer barbecues on the expansive decks or unwind in the professionally landscaped yard with granite stone walls, mature plantings and a cobblestone patio with fire pit. The property also includes a two-car garage and a small two-story barn, perfect for additional storage. This well maintained residence with many recent improvements offers a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern comfort, making it an ideal retreat for discerning buyers. Convenient location for accessing York's beaches, shops and restaurants along with Kittery and South Berwick.