Property Details
Basic Information
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Style: Antique, Colonial, Farmhouse
- MLS Number: 5082426
- List Price: $1,649,000
- Lot Description: Country Setting, In Town
- Date Listed: 04/07/2026
- Description: Thoughtfully repriced for today's market, creating a rare opportunity to own this turnkey historic estate. Set on 1.56 private acres just minutes from the Seacoast's beaches, this beautifully restored New England home offers a rare combination of historic character and everyday livability. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this 3-bedroom, 2400+ sq ft property retains its timeless charm while living with the comfort and ease today's buyers expect. Inside, warm, sun-filled spaces highlight exposed beams and a natural, easy flow from room to room. The renovated kitchen and updated baths blend seamlessly with the home's original details, creating a balance of authenticity and modern function. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for both relaxed daily living and entertaining. Extensive improvements-including updated systems, a new septic, and significant exterior upgrades-offer peace of mind rarely found in homes of this era. The property's post-and-beam barn with wide plank floors adds exceptional versatility, ideal for entertaining, a studio, or private retreat space, while the surrounding grounds offer a mix of open lawn, mature landscaping, and privacy that is increasingly hard to find. Whether as a year-round residence or coastal getaway, this is a home that delivers character, comfort, and lifestyle in one of the Seacoast's most desirable locations, with easy access to Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Building
- Acreage: 1.56
- Square Feet: 2,420
- Year Built: 1739
- Zoning: Single Residential
- Stories: 3
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Construction: Post and Beam, Timber Frame, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete, Fieldstone
Location
- County: Rockingham
- Town: Rye
Finance
- Taxes: $6,443
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full Baths: 2
Basement
- Basement: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qual Fridge, Washer
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Rye Elementary School
- High School: Portsmouth High School
Amenities
- Amenities: Pellet Stove
- Accessibility Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bathroom,1st Floor Low-Pile Carpet, No Stairs from Parking, Paved Parking,1st Floor Laundry
- Other Amenities: Basement
Other Details
Water
- Water: Private, Public Water at Street, Reverse Osmosis