NH > Portsmouth
Portsmouth, NH 03801,144 Washington ST
Portsmouth, NH 03801,144 Washington ST
Portsmouth, NH 03801,144 Washington ST
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Kathy Snyder

Kathy Snyder

+1(603) 557-8599
Listed by Wayne Semprini • The Aland Realty Group
$3,300,000
Est. payment /mo
2 Beds
3 Baths
3,034 SqFt
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Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,034 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,087

MLS Listing ID 5072206

Style Federal

Bedrooms 2

Half Baths 2

Three Quarter Bath 1

Construction Status Existing

Year Built 1747

Annual Tax Amount $16,938

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 10,890 Sqft

Acres 0.25

Property Sub-Type Single Family

Property Description

For over two centuries, the Leonard Cotton House, a Portsmouth landmark, has stood as a centerpiece of Portsmouth's historic Puddle Dock area. This Federal-style residence offers sweeping views across Strawberry Banke Historic Museum, Prescott Park, and the Piscataqua River. As one of the largest privately owned parcels in Portsmouth's popular South End, it features off-street parking with room to construct a garage or carriage house. Situated on the corner of Hancock and Washington Streets, this property is a five-minute walk from Portsmouth's cultural epicenter, Market Square. Genuine moldings, original eight panel doors, and distinctive dental moldings throughout, reflect the architectural grace of the mid-18th century. The finished attic, with its exposed beams and wide pine floors, provides a most inviting retreat. Originally home to the famous Capt. John Blunt, it became home to Leonard Cotton, a well known West Indies trade merchant. This historic property has served as law offices for forty years. It is anticipated that because of its flexible layout and phenomenal location it will be restored to its original prominence, as one of the city's more distinguished residences. The Leonard Cotton House is not merely a piece of real estate; it is part of Portsmouth's legacy, awaiting its next steward.

Location

State NH

County Nh-rockingham

Area Nh-Rockingham

Zoning MRO

Rooms

Basement Entrance Interior

Basement Concrete Floor, Full, Storage Space, Unfinished, Basement Stairs

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Exterior

Parking Features No

Utilities Available Cable at Site, Gas at Street, Telephone at Site

Roof Type Wood

Building

Lot Description City Lot, Corner, Curbing, Landscaped, Sidewalks, Street Lights, View, Water View, Near Shopping, Near Public Transportatn

Story 2.5

Sewer Public

Water Public

Architectural Style Federal

Construction Status Existing

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Kathy Snyder

Kathy Snyder

+1(603) 557-8599

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