List Price: $3,600,000 | $460 per sq.ft. | 6 Bedroom | 7 Bathroom | 3 Story Single Family Home
Date Listed Wednesday Jul 26, 2023 | MLS# 4962951
Date Listed Wednesday Jul 26, 2023 | MLS# 4962951
Three Apartments
Two Bedroom Apartment (C)
Apt C Sitting Rm
Apt C Living Room
Apt C Laundry Room
Apartment C
Apt C
Apartment A
Apt A
Apt A
Apt A
Apt A
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Address: 53 Austin Street Portsmouth NH
Listed by Sam Howard LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire
Description:
Located just steps away from vibrant downtown Portsmouth, this historic federal home built in 1804 features 5,100+/- sq ft, 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Known as the Pickering-Heffenger house, these walls have a story to tell, host to a peace treaty ball between the Japanese and Russians during the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905. The elegance of another era is evident throughout this three-story sun-filled home with exquisite crown moldings and trim, arched doorways, marble fireplace surrounds, and the lovely, curved staircase with its decorative spindles, a center focus of the entry hall. History meets today's standards seamlessly with a large bright updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances, loads of cabinetry and a large center island. The kitchen opens to a dining area with access to the multi-level terraced garden, a quiet private oasis. The first floor comprises the kitchen/dining room, parlor, living room, and an even larger dining room all designed to entertain. Upstairs each bedroom is ensuite with bath and fireplace. The property also offers a large courtyard that can accommodate 8 cars, and a 3-car garage. A separate renovated carriage house features 3 well-appointed 2-story rental units netting north of 100K yearly rent and provides an additional 2762 sq ft of living space. Walking distance of Market Square, an opportunity to own a bit of history, on a quiet street, in the heart of Portsmouth. Change of use allows for commercial use & commercial construction.
Interior Features :Blinds | Dining Area | Fireplaces - 3+ | Kitchen Island | Kitchen/Dining | Primary BR w/ BA | Natural Light | Skylight | Laundry - 1st Floor | Laundry - Basement | Attic - Walkup
Listed by Sam Howard LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire
Description:
Located just steps away from vibrant downtown Portsmouth, this historic federal home built in 1804 features 5,100+/- sq ft, 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Known as the Pickering-Heffenger house, these walls have a story to tell, host to a peace treaty ball between the Japanese and Russians during the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905. The elegance of another era is evident throughout this three-story sun-filled home with exquisite crown moldings and trim, arched doorways, marble fireplace surrounds, and the lovely, curved staircase with its decorative spindles, a center focus of the entry hall. History meets today's standards seamlessly with a large bright updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances, loads of cabinetry and a large center island. The kitchen opens to a dining area with access to the multi-level terraced garden, a quiet private oasis. The first floor comprises the kitchen/dining room, parlor, living room, and an even larger dining room all designed to entertain. Upstairs each bedroom is ensuite with bath and fireplace. The property also offers a large courtyard that can accommodate 8 cars, and a 3-car garage. A separate renovated carriage house features 3 well-appointed 2-story rental units netting north of 100K yearly rent and provides an additional 2762 sq ft of living space. Walking distance of Market Square, an opportunity to own a bit of history, on a quiet street, in the heart of Portsmouth. Change of use allows for commercial use & commercial construction.
Interior Features :Blinds | Dining Area | Fireplaces - 3+ | Kitchen Island | Kitchen/Dining | Primary BR w/ BA | Natural Light | Skylight | Laundry - 1st Floor | Laundry - Basement | Attic - Walkup
Room Information:
Total Rooms: 12
Total Baths: 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Full Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 5
Bedrooms: 6
Kitchen size: 20.8 x 16.1 and 11.6 x 16.7
Livingroom size: 23.7 x 21.6
Total Baths: 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Full Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 5
Bedrooms: 6
Kitchen size: 20.8 x 16.1 and 11.6 x 16.7
Livingroom size: 23.7 x 21.6
Bedroom 1: 17.3 x 17.6
Bedroom 2: 18 x 19
Bedroom 3: 11.1 x 15.8
Family/Rec Room: 18.7 x 18.1
Basement: Bulkhead | Concrete Floor | Sump Pump | Unfinished
Bedroom 2: 18 x 19
Bedroom 3: 11.1 x 15.8
Family/Rec Room: 18.7 x 18.1
Basement: Bulkhead | Concrete Floor | Sump Pump | Unfinished
Construction Information:
Year Built: 1804
Type: Wood Frame | Clapboard Exterior | Wood Exterior | Wood Siding
Type: Wood Frame | Clapboard Exterior | Wood Exterior | Wood Siding
Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 7823
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 7823
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Foundation: Fieldstone
Exterior Info
Style: Federal
Exterior Features: Fence - Partial | Natural Shade | Outbuilding | Porch - Covered | Storage
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Parking: Auto Open | On-Site | Parking Spaces 6+ | Paved | Barn | Attached
Utilities
Electric: 200 Amp | Circuit Breaker(s)
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Land Description:
City Lot | Landscaped | Level | In Town | Near Shopping | Neighborhood
Lot size: 0.42 acres
SuitableUse: Bed and Breakfast | Residential
Zoned: General Residential C
Surveyed: Unk
Flood Zone: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Roads: Paved | Public
Road Frontage: 151
Driveway: Paved
Additional Information
Block - 0026
Taxes $37,777
Assesed Value Not Reported
Block - 0026
Taxes $37,777
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
School District: Portsmouth School District
Elementary School: Little Harbor School
Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
High School: Portsmouth High School
School District: Portsmouth School District
Elementary School: Little Harbor School
Middle School: Portsmouth Middle School
High School: Portsmouth High School
