Listing courtesy of Sam Howard, LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire Phone: 603-228-2020
53 Austin Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
12 rooms
6 beds
1 Full / 5 three-quarter / 1 Half baths
1804
Federal
7,823 sqft
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.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Zoning:
General Residential C
Frontage:
151
Garage:
3-car Garage
Heating:
Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling:
None
Basement:
Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Parking:
Auto Open, On-Site, Parking Spaces 6+, Paved, Barn, Attached
Acreage:
0.42
Est. Taxes:
$37,777
Lot Description:
City Lot,Landscaped,Level
Elementary School:
Little Harbor School
Middle School:
Portsmouth Middle School
High School:
Portsmouth High School
School District:
Portsmouth School District
MLS #:
4962951