A piece of impeccably maintained Salem history is on the market for $2.45 million.

365 Essex Street in the McIntire Historic District is a six-bed, five-and-a-half bath home measuring over 7,000 square feet. Originally known as the Cabot-Endicott-Low House, the Georgian-style home with Colonial Revival-style alterations was constructed in 1744 for shipping merchant Joseph Cabot.

Step inside the original front doors to a grand scene straight out of the 18th century.

“You’re greeted by one of the most beautiful high Georgian entrance halls in the Northeast,” said Michael Selbst of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, who has the listing.

A 10-foot wide hallway runs the depth of the house under 11-foot ceilings, while a fluted and turned staircase cascades upward, filled with its original balusters. At the top of the stairs is a large Palladian window that lights both the upper and lower hallways. Back at the front door, a right turn brings you into a billiards room. To the left is the living room, which features original paneling, floral wallpaper, and a fireplace.

A large dining room with a golden stone fireplace surrounded by 18th-century paneling is a beautiful entertainment space with lots of natural light and a large bowed end wall with three windows along the curve offering different views of the garden. A library with built-in bookshelves is the perfect spot to curl up and read.

In the kitchen — a wing that was added around 1890 — you’ll find hardwood floors, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, and a double refrigerator. Custom-made by a local craftsman and featuring windows on three sides, it allows light to stream in throughout the day. A breakfast nook with built-in seating is a great spot for a quick bite, while a butler’s pantry offers lots of space for extra storage.

Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom suite occupies the left side of the house and is situated in back. It has a fireplace and windows overlooking the grounds. It also has a sitting room in front of it, allowing for an extra spot to wind down at the end of the evening. A dressing room and bathroom complete the space, creating a private oasis in one’s home. The third floor offers extra spots for visiting guests.

A beautiful stone patio leads out to a flat yard with stunning gardens, with beautiful landscaping and mature trees, including a beech tree that dates back to the 1880s.

“This is such an extraordinary house. To have a house from the mid-1700s that’s this intact is really unusual,” Selbst said.

There are two outbuildings, including a large barn that could likely fit four or five cars. The second structure is a bit more mysterious, but it does have a remaining horse stall.