About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1 Old Jailhouse Road in Amherst, NH is listed for $1,195,000 ($303 per sqft). Built in 1835, the home offers 3,943 sqft of living space on a 0.48 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1835
  • 0.48 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1-car garage
1835
Listing Description

Available for the first time in 30 years and nestled on a quiet dead-end street overlooking the Historic Amherst Village Green, this antique home offers character, elegance and exceptional outdoor living. At the heart of the home is a spectacular great room featuring a dramatic stone fireplace rising to a cathedral ceiling, exposed post-and-beam construction, and a beautiful balcony overlooking the room below.

With four fireplaces throughout the home, warmth and historic character are beautifully woven into the living spaces. The natural cherry kitchen cabinets are both beautiful and functional, offering ample cabinetry, with soapstone countertops, a convenient pantry, and a comfortable eat-in area.

The main level also features a formal dining room and formal living room, perfect for entertaining and special occasions. A thoughtfully designed powder room with a shower provides convenient access for guests enjoying the inground pool. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and guests, along with a dedicated office area that offers a space for work or study.

The third floor adds even more versatility with generous flex space that can be transformed into an additional bedroom, craft room, library, studio, or whatever best suits your needs. Outside, the property continues to impress with a private inground pool and generous flat lawn, creating the perfect setting for summer gatherings and relaxed outdoor living.

A charming barn provides a one-car garage along with valuable storage space for equipment, hobbies, and seasonal belongings. With its four fireplaces, antique character, stunning post-and-beam architecture, impressive great room, versatile living spaces, inground pool, and charming barn, this is a truly special property offering a rare combination of history, charm, functionality, and lifestyle.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,391/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$864
Interest$5,178
Insurance$349

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1 Old Jailhouse Road

Amherst, NH 03031

Property Details

Construction

Wood Frame

Heating

Forced Air

Appliances

DishwasherDryerMicrowaveElectric RangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 1 Old Jailhouse Road is listed at $1,195,000 ($303/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $6,392 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1835, 0.48 acre lot, 2 stories.

This property is listed by Caroline Verow.

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Caroline Verow

Agent at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Listed by Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan · Broker phone: (603) 232-8282 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 5104749· Source: PrimeMLS· 78 days on PropertySimple

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1 Old Jailhouse Road, Amherst, NH 03031

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