1. New Hampshire
2. Portsmouth
3. 53 Austin Street

53 Austin Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801

• 6 beds |
• 7 baths |
• 7,823 sqft

Property Description

This listing courtesy of Sam Howard, LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

July 26, 2023 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire : 603-228-2020

Listing Agent:

Sam Howard : 603-815-2242

MLS ID:

4962951

Interior

• General: BlindsDining AreaFireplaces - 3+Kitchen IslandKitchen/DiningPrimary BR w/ BANatural LightSkylightLaundry - 1st FloorLaundry - BasementAttic - Walkup
• Appliances: Cooktop - GasDishwasherDryerMicrowaveOven - DoubleRange - GasRefrigeratorWasherWater Heater - Off Boiler
• Basement: BulkheadConcrete FloorSump PumpUnfinished
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: None
• Heating: Natural GasBaseboardHot Water

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This listing courtesy of Sam Howard, LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire