Listed by Jamieson Duston • Bean Group / Portsmouth. Bought with Bean Group / Portsmouth.
Off Market Jun 2021 for $1.7M
$2,498,593
4
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
5,030
sq ft
69 DRINKWATER Rd, Hampton Falls, NH 03844
About this home
Whether October Farm serves as your permanent residence, holiday house, or corporate retreat, all of the essentials for ease & enjoyment of living are met in this one, all-inclusive property. This gentleman farmer's estate is complete is w/ main house, carriage house, barn, studio, in-ground pool, tennis court, raised garden beds, fruit trees, & a fresh-water pond. Stroll through the garden select fresh veggies/herbs; eat berries off the bush; snip a bouquet of flowers. In the spring, look for polliwogs in the pond; in the winter throw a skating party complete w/ bonfire. Enjoy a swim in the pool after a game of tennis/pickleball. Work on hobbies in the barn be it raising animals, restoring antique cars, or woodworking. The bonus of having a studio complete w/ sauna & 1/2 bath affords you the opportunity to have your own yoga studio, game rm, home office, or small business. W/ parking for 3 vehicles on the main floor, the carriage house also boasts a finished rm on the 2nd floor - office, media or gym perhaps. The main house is statement is simple elegance with all character & charm of yesteryear married to the amenities of gracious living today, you exhale the moment you step inside. Pumpkin pine flooring, post & beam construction, & 4 fp's accent the interior. Relax in the 1st flr guest suite, at the kitchen island, the 2nd flr 4-season rm, or retreat to the luxe master suite. Handsomely restored, meticulously maintained, October Farm is a lifestyle choice you wont regret!
Single-familyProperty Type
1832Year Built
8.47 acresLot Size
$497Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jamieson Duston• Bean Group / Portsmouth
Bought with Jamieson Duston• Bean Group / Portsmouth
Whether October Farm serves as your permanent residence, holiday house, or corporate retreat, all of the essentials for ease & enjoyment of living are met in this one, all-inclusive property. This gentleman farmer's estate is complete is w/ main house, carriage house, barn, studio, in-ground pool, tennis court, raised garden beds, fruit trees, & a fresh-water pond. Stroll through the garden--select fresh veggies/herbs; eat berries off the bush; snip a bouquet of flowers. In the spring, look for polliwogs in the pond; in the winter throw a skating party complete w/ bonfire. Enjoy a swim in the pool after a game of tennis/pickleball. Work on hobbies in the barn--be it raising animals, restoring antique cars, or woodworking. The bonus of having a studio complete w/ sauna & 1/2 bath affords you the opportunity to have your own yoga studio, game rm, home office, or small business. W/ parking for 3 vehicles on the main floor, the carriage house also boasts a finished rm on the 2nd floor--media center or exercise rm perhaps. The main house is statement is simple elegance. W/ character & charm of yesteryear married to the amenities of gracious living today, you exhale the moment you set inside. Pumpkin pine flooring, post & beam construction, & 4 working fp's accent the interior. Relax in the 1st flr guest suite, at the kitchen island, the 2nd flr 4-season rm, or retreat to your luxurios master suite. Handsomely restored, meticulously maintained, October Farm is lifestyle choice.
PrimeMLS #4430086
Mar 30, 2016
Sold
$1,100,000
$219/sq ft
Feb 20, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 20, 2016
Delisted
—
Feb 12, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 17, 2015
Price Changed
$1,195,000
$238/sq ft
Jul 12, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 6, 2015
Delisted
—
Jun 12, 2015
Listed
$1,295,000
$257/sq ft
+31
Rural Drinkwater Road is the setting for this fully renovated, circa 1832 colonial-styled home sited on a gorgeous 8.47 acre lot of open fields, gardens, rolling lawns and private, spring fed pond. On April 1, 2010, the current owner completed an eighteen month restoration to the main home and added the detached carriage house with 3-car garage. Delightful modern amenities added to the innate charm and character of the original home. Random width pumpkin pine flooring throughout, exposed brick, four working fireplaces, all new windows, doors, siding and upscale mechanical systems.
PrimeMLS #2699670
Mar 30, 2008
Sold
$602,000
$120/sq ft
Jan 15, 2008
Listed
$657,000
$131/sq ft
PrimeMLS #575282
Mar 14, 2000
Sold
$524,900
$104/sq ft
Sep 10, 1999
Delisted
—
Jul 22, 1999
Listed
$539,900
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,211 (+8.0%)
$623,500 + $1,417,800
$2,041,300
2024
$27,971 (+10.6%)
$556,300 + $1,397,000
$1,953,300
2023
$25,295 (+12.5%)
$556,300 + $1,397,000
$1,953,300
2022
$22,493 (+0.6%)
$279,300 + $792,300
$1,071,600
2021
$22,349 (−1.1%)
$279,300 + $778,900
$1,058,200
2020
$22,593 (−3.6%)
$279,300 + $778,900
$1,058,200
2019
$23,426 (+10.5%)
$279,300 + $780,200
$1,059,500
2018
$21,205 (+9.0%)
$279,300 + $786,300
$1,065,600
2017
$19,456 (−1.9%)
$242,200 + $679,900
$922,100
2016
$19,825
$242,200 + $679,900
$922,100
Tax history for 69 DRINKWATER Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,211 (+8.0%)
$623,500 + $1,417,800
$2,041,300
2024
$27,971 (+10.6%)
$556,300 + $1,397,000
$1,953,300
2023
$25,295 (+12.5%)
$556,300 + $1,397,000
$1,953,300
2022
$22,493 (+0.6%)
$279,300 + $792,300
$1,071,600
2021
$22,349 (−1.1%)
$279,300 + $778,900
$1,058,200
2020
$22,593 (−3.6%)
$279,300 + $778,900
$1,058,200
2019
$23,426 (+10.5%)
$279,300 + $780,200
$1,059,500
2018
$21,205 (+9.0%)
$279,300 + $786,300
$1,065,600
2017
$19,456 (−1.9%)
$242,200 + $679,900
$922,100
2016
$19,825
$242,200 + $679,900
$922,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From Route 1 (Lafayette Rd) at Town Center, take Route 88 (Exeter Road) West over Interstate 95, take first LEFT onto Drinkwater Road. Stay straight until first stop sign - straight through intersection -- 69 Drinkwater Road is beautifully sited on RIGHT.
Block: 70
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,030
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 8.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1832
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 1111048
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 3, 2022
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Akerman School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Winnacunnet High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Hampton Falls, NH • 03844
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Estimated sale price
$2.37M – $2.87M
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