Listed by Valerie Shelton • Appledore Real Estate. Bought with Samonas Realty, LLC.
Off Market Apr 2022 for $4.3M
$5,279,323
4
bd
•
4 ba
•
4,727
sq ft
74 Piscataqua Rd, Dover, NH 03820
About this home
BIG SKY FARM. This extraordinary estate sits on landscape of unparalleled beauty. Five adjoining parcels in Dover and Madbury totaling over 85 unencumbered acres and nearly a mile of saltwater frontage with ocean access. Only 1 hour drive from Boston and minutes to Portsmouth & Pease Int’l Airport. A place of retreat, the circa 1940 architecturally significant 4,700 SF home is prominently sited on the hilltop looking out 270-degrees over fertile meadows, diverse forests and open water, across miles to the vast horizon beyond. The expansive blue skys, inspiring sunrises and the full moon rise are spectacular. Over 2,000’ of road frontage and 3,500’ along the adjoining farm under conservation provides extensive privacy. The house features brick, stone and shingle siding; warm, rich wood-paneling; reclaimed wide pine floors; hand-hewn beams; 5 fireplaces, solarium pool and large windows that frame inspiring vistas. Add’l features include multiple outbuildings, fenced paddocks, extensive hardscapes, gunite pool and a stonewall enclosed summer garden. 84 acres are in Currrent Use, saving thousands annually on property taxes. Enjoyed by the current owners for over 60 years, many spent raising championship race horses, Big Sky Farm is now available for the discerning buyer looking to find an uncompromising opportunity to create a private compound, multiple estate parcels, equestrian facility or working farm. Property portfolio available to financially qualified buyers upon request.
Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Master Bedroom With Bath, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Pool - Indoor, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Wet Bar, Laundry - 1st Floor
Equipment & Appliance Information
Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Dehumidifier, Generator - Portable
Room 1 Information
Great Room
Great Room
Dimensions: 18'4"x24'8"
Level: 1
Room 2 Information
Family Room
Dimensions: 15'9"x33'11"
Level: 1
Room 3 Information
Living Room
Dimensions: 14'x17'
Level: 1
Room 4 Information
Dining Room
Dimensions: 13'x14'
Level: 1
Room 5 Information
Kitchen
Dimensions: 12'x20'7"
Level: 1
Room 6 Information
Library
Library
Dimensions: 12'6"x17'7"
Level: 1
Room 7 Information
Sunroom
Dimensions: 12'9"x23'
Level: 1
Room 8 Information
Master Bedroom Suite
Dimensions: 20'6"x23'
Level: 2
Room 9 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 9'11"x15'9"
Level: 2
Room 10 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 11'6"x20'4"
Level: 2
Room 11 Information
Other
Dimensions: 7'5"x12'8"
Level: 2
Room 12 Information
Sunroom
Dimensions: 13'8"x16'8"
Level: 2
Room 13 Information
Rec Room
Dimensions: 19'x24'9"
Level: Basement
Room 14 Information
Bedroom
Dimensions: 12'9"x16'1"
Level: Basement
Room 15 Information
Porch
Dimensions: 7'6"x14'4"
Level: 1
Room 16 Information
Bonus Room
Dimensions: 19'x24'9" Above Garage
Level: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Status: Existing
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 4727
Approximate Sq. Ft. Total: 5107
Barn, Building, Deck, Gazebo, Other - See Remarks, Outbuilding, Pool - In Ground, Porch - Screened, Storage, Stable(s)
Construction: Timber Frame, Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete, Slab - Concrete
Roof: Membrane, Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Brick, Shingle, Stone
Driveway
Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: D:0-0/A-0/B-0 M:6&7
Corner, Country Setting, Deep Water Access, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Pond, River Frontage, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Waterfront, Wetlands, Wooded
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Bellamy River
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1940
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Rights: Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name: Bellamy River
Water Body Access: Yes
Deep Water Access, Directly Adjoining
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessment Amount: 1133420
Assessment Year: 2020
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Year Notes: #74 Only
Tax Rate: 24.85
Gross Amount Tax: 28165
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 608
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Multi Zone
Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil
Sewer Information
500 Gallon, 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Private, Replacement Leach Field
Electric Information
Electric Company: Eversource
Circuit Breaker(s), Generator Ready, On-Site
Water Information
Drilled Well, Private
Water Restrictions: Unknown
Water Frontage Length: 4950
Other Utilities Information
Cable Company: Comcast
Fuel Company: Midway Oil
Cable - At Site, Internet - Cable, Oil Tank - Underground
Location
School Information
School District: Dover
Elementary School: Garrison School
Elementary School: Garrison School
Middle/Jr School: Dover Middle School
Neighborhood Information
Abuts Conservation, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Tidal, Near Railroad, Near Hospital
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 2000
Public
Other Location Information
Directions: DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT APPOINTMENT!!!
Block: D: 27 and 26
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 52 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Strafford County
APN: 912092
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026