Listed by Patrick Carey • Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach. Bought with Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth.
Off Market Sep 2019 for $1.7M
$2,806,230
5
bd
•
5.5 ba
•
6,177
sq ft
12 Pickpocket Rd, Exeter, NH 03833
About this home
The moment you enter through the wooden entry gates, you are reminded of an English country estate: long winding/rolling driveway, flanked on either side with white clumped birch trees and thousands of daffodils which lead to open fields and manicured grounds ending in a circular drive. This is BIRCHLEIGH, a fourteen-room home sited on 14.3 private waterfront acres with a stately presence overlooking the rich grounds to the front and the lush waterfront setting in the back. No detail has been overlooked or spared in this fastidiously maintained home: hand carved fireplace mantles, crown molding, to its epicurean-inspired, award-winning custom island kitchen and family area with coffered ceilings and radiant heated floors. The formal living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining. A first-floor riverfront bedroom with full en-suite tiled bathroom. The master bedroom suite overlooks both the formal gardens and the river: screened porch, two walk-in closets, a bathroom with Carrera marble, steam shower and radiant heated floors. Additionally, there is a cathedral-ceilinged library/office with its own fireplace off the master. With an infinity-edge pool overlooking a private pond with water fountain, private walking trails, several brick patio areas for outdoor entertaining, outdoor hot/cold shower, kennel accessed by a three-bay heated car garage, there is no reason for ever leaving this nature lover's paradise. .. and the popcorn machine is ready in the home theater.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
14.3 acresLot Size
$454Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Patrick Carey• Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach
Bought with Myra Suraci• Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth
GRAND RIVERFRONT ESTATE. .LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED. ADAPTATIONS KITCHEN FEATURED ON HG TV. TILES, MARBLE, GRANITE, FIVE FIREPLACES, TWO OFFICES, TWO MEDIA RMS, VAULTED CEILINGS, A POND, FOUNTAINS. SUBDIVISION POSSIBLE.
PrimeMLS #744827
Feb 15, 2000
Sold
$1,370,000
$222/sq ft
Feb 10, 2000
Delisted
—
Jan 18, 2000
Listed
$1,400,000
$227/sq ft
PICTURE SETTING FOR THIS 5 BDRM COLONIAL W/ 4 FIREPLACES. 600` OF CLEAR RIVER FRONTAGE POND FRT AND BACK STAIRCASES, 2 OFFICES, 2RMS FIN. ON LWR LVL , ANTIQUE CHESTNUT FLRS. MSTR SUITE W/ PORCH , 2 BDRMS W/ LOFT , 3 CAR GARAGE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,293 (+5.5%)
$408,800 + $1,365,900
$1,774,700
2024
$31,572 (−0.6%)
$408,800 + $1,365,900
$1,774,700
2023
$31,777 (+8.2%)
$280,400 + $906,200
$1,186,600
2022
$29,368 (+3.8%)
$280,400 + $906,200
$1,186,600
2021
$28,281 (+0.6%)
$280,400 + $897,500
$1,177,900
2020
$28,105 (+5.2%)
$280,400 + $867,200
$1,147,600
2019
$26,705 (−5.7%)
$280,400 + $867,200
$1,147,600
2018
$28,322 (+2.7%)
$237,200 + $792,700
$1,029,900
2017
$27,570 (+2.0%)
$237,200 + $792,700
$1,029,900
2016
$27,025 (+2.7%)
$237,200 + $792,700
$1,029,900
2015
$26,304
$237,200 + $792,700
$1,029,900
Tax history for 12 Pickpocket Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,293 (+5.5%)
$408,800 + $1,365,900
$1,774,700
2024
$31,572 (−0.6%)
$408,800 + $1,365,900
$1,774,700
2023
$31,777 (+8.2%)
$280,400 + $906,200
$1,186,600
2022
$29,368 (+3.8%)
$280,400 + $906,200
$1,186,600
2021
$28,281 (+0.6%)
$280,400 + $897,500
$1,177,900
2020
$28,105 (+5.2%)
$280,400 + $867,200
$1,147,600
2019
$26,705 (−5.7%)
$280,400 + $867,200
$1,147,600
2018
$28,322 (+2.7%)
$237,200 + $792,700
$1,029,900
2017
$27,570 (+2.0%)
$237,200 + $792,700
$1,029,900
2016
$27,025 (+2.7%)
$237,200 + $792,700
$1,029,900
2015
$26,304
$237,200 + $792,700
$1,029,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Balcony, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Patio, Pool - In Ground, Porch - Screened, ROW to Water, Shed, Windows - Double Pane
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Exterior: Clapboard, Wood
Driveway
Circular, Paved
Lot, Zoning, & Easement Information
Lot: 0
Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Pond, River, River Frontage, Secluded, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Wooded
Survey Information
Surveyed: Unknown
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1996
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Access: Yes
Right of Way
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Rate: 27.5
Gross Amount Tax: 28297.5
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 2412
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone, Wall AC Units
Heat: Baseboard, Forced Air, Multi Zone, Radiant Floor
Heat Fuel: Oil
Sewer Information
Private, Septic
Electric Information
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
Water Information
Drilled Well, Private
Water Restrictions: Yes
Other Utilities Information
Cable, Internet - Cable
Location
Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Landscaping
School Information
School District: Exeter
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 700
Paved, Public
Other Location Information
Directions: From the center of town, take Front Street west past Phillips Exeter Academy, bear right at fork. Approximately 2.5 miles up on the right, take Pickpocket Road which is just after the entrance to Riverwoods. House is third home down on the left and is marked by wooden gates.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,139
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 14.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 437979
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
River
Name: Exeter River
Access: Owned
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Cooperative Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
Exeter High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Exeter, NH • 03833
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$2.67M – $3.23M
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