Historic House Listings

Sold. This was fun to look at!! So many details! Circa, 1890. $449,900

May 23, 2018

So many details in this house! It was fun to look at! What is that contraption in picture 15?? I first thought it was a safe, but I don’t think it’s that? The carriage house is three full stories! Built in 1890 in Dover, New Hampshire. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 4,629 square feet. $449,900

From the Zillow listing:

 

It is a Privilege to claim ownership of this Prestigious Home – Custom Built by a Wealthy Dover Merchant- Entrepreneur. This incredible home been meticulously restored and lovingly care for the past 40 years by one of only three families to own this Architectural Masterpiece. As you stroll through the large airy open rooms you will notice the incredible craftsmanship throughout, right down to the âmodern day of the 1800âsâ Intercom System. There are 3 full stories of amazing Architectural Detail and Appointments, including two fabulous Turret Rooms. This Grand Home offers a Parlor, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen with Butlerâs Pantry, and seven others totaling ten rooms. There have been many very large restoration projects completed by this family. Please see my attached Restoration List included. The extremely large Carriage House boasts 3 full stories, offering many possibilities within the Historic Residential District. There currently is a large Home Office connecting Home to the Carriage House. Many beautiful mature plantings in keeping with the era of this Breathtaking Home. As you sit under the Wisteria Arbor you will be carried back in time. This Amazing Home is now waiting for its next chapter to be written in the Dover History Books by its new Owners.

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