Step back into the character and craftsmanship of 1875 with this handsome New Englander farmhouse, set on 5 full acres with established garden space and sweeping mountain views. Rich in period charm and filled with possibilities, this is the kind of property that invites someone with an appreciation for old houses to bring its story into a new chapter. Inside, the home retains the warmth and authenticity that make historic properties so special, including beautiful original-style wood flooring and multiple fireplaces awaiting restoration. A gracious formal dining room provides the perfect setting for holiday gatherings, long dinners, or simply enjoying the views and atmosphere of this remarkable old home. With 3+ bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there is plenty of room to create guest accommodations, offices, studios, libraries, or other spaces suited to modern life while preserving the home's historic spirit. Outside, the acreage offers a wonderful canvas for the next steward of this property. Established garden areas, mountain vistas, and five acres of land provide room for gardening, hobby farming, recreation, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of rural New Hampshire. And for those who love the stories that old properties tell, the remains of the once-stately barn offer a fascinating opportunity of their own. Though the barn has not survived as well as the farmhouse, its remnants may provide unique salvage opportunities for architectural materials and creative reuse. Conveniently located between Keene and Concord, this property offers the rare combination of rural tranquility and access to vibrant downtowns, dining, shopping, and major routes. Whether you envision a lovingly restored historic homestead, a weekend retreat, a creative country property, or even a potential bed-and-breakfast or guesthouse venture, this 1875 farmhouse offers something increasingly difficult to find: a genuine piece of New England history offering potential to write its next chapter!
Single-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$147Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bruce Murphy• Keller Williams Realty Metro-Keene
Where the old meets the new this absolutely charming cape with many period features including built-ins, attractive woodwork & moldings, chair rails, wainscoting, 4 fireplaces, beehive oven. Wood floors throughout, updated kitchen and baths, central air, deck and large barn. This appealing home is sited on 5 acres overlooking fields and hills. Conveniently located only minutes to downtown Keene.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,846 (+16.9%)
$73,000 + $165,300
$238,300
2023
$5,857 (−12.2%)
$73,000 + $165,300
$238,300
2022
$6,671 (+4.9%)
$73,000 + $182,480
$255,480
2021
$6,361 (−6.7%)
$73,000 + $182,480
$255,480
2020
$6,818
$46,000 + $170,640
$216,640
2019
$6,818 (−4.7%)
$46,000 + $170,640
$216,640
2018
$7,156 (+9.9%)
$46,000 + $169,740
$215,740
2016
$6,511 (−10.8%)
$46,000 + $169,740
$215,740
2015
$7,297
$53,000 + $204,760
$257,760
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1875
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,688
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,688
Year built
1875
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cheshire County
APN
996096
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Marlborough, NH • 03455
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.1 hrs
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