Courtesy of Tony Jalbert, Tate & Foss Sotheby's International Rlty 603-964-8028
$3,600,000
The Pickering-Heffenger House c.1804 Live where history was made and where diplomats, dignitaries, and world leaders once gathered. The Pickering-Heffenger House is one of Portsmouth's most significant residences, prominently featured in Richard Candee's Building Portsmouth and John Mead Howells' Architectural History of the Piscataqua. Its most celebrated chapter occurred in… Read More 1905 when Dr. Arthur Heffenger, a retired U.S. Navy physician, hosted members of the Russian delegation during negotiations for the historic Portsmouth Peace Treaty. The grandeur of that era remains evident throughout the home with quadruple crown moldings, marble fireplace mantels, soaring ceilings, and extraordinary millwork. Thoughtfully modernized for today's lifestyle, the residence offers a beautifully appointed granite kitchen, wide-board cherry floors, six bedrooms, and six renovated bathrooms that seamlessly blend historic character with modern comfort. The original carriage house and stable have been transformed into three residences consisting of two one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment, creating flexibility for guests, extended family, rental income, or staff accommodations. Perhaps most compelling are the property's future possibilities. It can continue as one of Portsmouth's great private estates, become a multi-generational family compound, or be thoughtfully repositioned as a condominium conversion opportunity. An existing inn license also creates potential for boutique hospitality, subject to approvals. Situated along tree-lined Austin Street and just steps from downtown Portsmouth, this is more than a home, it's an opportunity to own, preserve, and redefine one of the Seacoast's truly iconic properties. Read Less
Listing Snapshot | Source: Home Junction
Days Online
122
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family
Beds
6
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
1
Square Ft.
7,648
Lot Size
0.4 Acres
Year Built
1801
MLS Number
5095121
30 Days Snapshot Of 03801
$1.28M
+50%
(avg) sold price
29
-9%
homes sold
55
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Road Frontage: Yes
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Basement: Yes, 12 rooms, Built in 1801, 7,648 total finished sqft, Total stories: 3, Construction status: Existing, 1,704 unfinished sqft above grade, 1,406 unfinished sqft below grade, 7,648 finished sqft above grade
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