425 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Building Details:

• Year Built: 1865

425 Middle St is located in Portsmouth, NH.

This is a fabulous 5-unit multi-family property in the Historic District of Portsmouth. Built in 1865 as a grand home for a single family, it remained as such for the next 75 years. In 1939 it was purchased by a young couple and converted to a five-family residence while retaining all the elegance of the original house. The main house was divided into four rental units, which have been meticulously cared for, and the rear ell was made into a small 2 bedroom unit for the owners. The current owner’s unit of 1800 SF, includes the original ell, plus a 4 room 2 story addition completed in 1958.
The historic quality of the main house can be seen in both its finishes and functions. Rooms have beautiful crown moldings, marble fireplaces and 10’ ceilings. The main entrance is a grand flight of granite steps to the double front doors. Inside is a foyer with double doors with glass panels leading into the main hall and a beautiful stairway going to the second floor. The current owner has maintained the spirit of the property with period wallpaper and as few physical changes as possible.
The owner’s unit has its own entrance. The first floor consists of a kitchen, half bath, living room and a large sunroom. Upstairs are three large bedrooms. The owners unit also has access to the third floor ballroom atop the main house. The ballroom remains much the same as when the last dance was held there prior to 1939.
There is a carriage house topped by a classic cupola. It has 3 bays for parking on the first level. The second level is completely open and offers potential development opportunity.
The buildings sit on .35 acre with a large backyard filled with lilacs, raspberries and an apple tree.