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Derry,NH 03038-0000
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,800 sqft
Price per Sqft $291
MLS Listing ID 5044410
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 2
Year Built 1736
Annual Tax Amount $14,068
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 2.000 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
The Matthew Thornton House was designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Built in 1736 this house was the residence of Matthew Thornton, a Signer of The Declaration of Independence for New Hampshire. He was a physician, politician and jurist from 1740 to 1779. The frame and floors of the main house are 18th century, but the exterior clapboarding and chimneys are replacements of the originals. In spite of undergoing considerable alterations over the years, this is the finest of the existing houses that have been associated with Matthew Thornton. The main house consists of 3 finished floors, 11 rooms total, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with an enclosed 19'x11' porch. Attached is the Back ELL which currently is the fireplaced family room with a kitchenette, 3/4 bath and one bedroom, ADU possibilities and very convenient to the private backyard and pool area. 2nd Dwelling: A 25'x26' dwelling with a wraparound enclosed porch has approximately 1400 sf and has been repainted and has new flooring. Interior rooms measurements are as follows: Kitchen: 11.10'x11.6', Dining area: 12.10'x12.6', Livingroom: 16.8'x11', Laundry room: 6.6'x5.2', Bedroom 1: 15'x10.10', Bedroom2: 18'x7.11', Bedroom 3/Office: 10.4'x9', Bathroom: 8'x6.4', Wrap around porch 29'x5'+15'x5.10' ***** Room sizes are approximate. Owner is a licensed NH real estate agent and has enjoyed living here for the past 56 years.
Location
State NH
County Nh-rockingham
Area Nh-Rockingham
Zoning MDR
Interior
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Softwood,Tile,Vinyl Plank
Equipment Air Conditioner,Window AC,Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description Driveway,Garage,Off Street,Parking Spaces 1 - 10,Paved
Utilities Available Gas - Underground
Roof Type Shingle - Asphalt
Building
Story 3
Foundation Concrete,Fieldstone
Sewer On-Site Septic Exists,Public
Schools
High Schools Pinkerton Academy
School District Derry School District Sau #10