List Price: $1,225,000 | $311 per sq.ft. | 4 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | 2 Story Single Family Home
Date Listed Wednesday Aug 12, 2026 | MLS# 5104749
Date Listed Wednesday Aug 12, 2026 | MLS# 5104749
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Address: 1 Old Jailhouse Road Amherst NH
Listed by Caroline Verow Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
Description:
Available for the first time in 30 years and nestled on a quiet dead-end street overlooking the Historic Amherst Village Green, this antique home offers character, elegance and exceptional outdoor living. At the heart of the home is a spectacular great room featuring a dramatic stone fireplace rising to a cathedral ceiling, exposed post-and-beam construction, and a beautiful balcony overlooking the room below. With four fireplaces throughout the home, warmth and historic character are beautifully woven into the living spaces. The natural cherry kitchen cabinets are both beautiful and functional, offering ample cabinetry, with soapstone countertops, a convenient pantry, and a comfortable eat-in area. The main level also features a formal dining room and formal living room, perfect for entertaining and special occasions. A thoughtfully designed powder room with a shower provides convenient access for guests enjoying the inground pool. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and guests, along with a dedicated office area that offers a space for work or study. The third floor adds even more versatility with generous flex space that can be transformed into an additional bedroom, craft room, library, studio, or whatever best suits your needs. Outside, the property continues to impress with a private inground pool and generous flat lawn, creating the perfect setting for summer gatherings and relaxed outdoor living. A charming barn provides a one-car garage along with valuable storage space for equipment, hobbies, and seasonal belongings. With its four fireplaces, antique character, stunning post-and-beam architecture, impressive great room, versatile living spaces, inground pool, and charming barn, this is a truly special property offering a rare combination of history, charm, functionality, and lifestyle.
Listed by Caroline Verow Keller Williams Realty-Metropolitan
Description:
Available for the first time in 30 years and nestled on a quiet dead-end street overlooking the Historic Amherst Village Green, this antique home offers character, elegance and exceptional outdoor living. At the heart of the home is a spectacular great room featuring a dramatic stone fireplace rising to a cathedral ceiling, exposed post-and-beam construction, and a beautiful balcony overlooking the room below. With four fireplaces throughout the home, warmth and historic character are beautifully woven into the living spaces. The natural cherry kitchen cabinets are both beautiful and functional, offering ample cabinetry, with soapstone countertops, a convenient pantry, and a comfortable eat-in area. The main level also features a formal dining room and formal living room, perfect for entertaining and special occasions. A thoughtfully designed powder room with a shower provides convenient access for guests enjoying the inground pool. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms provide plenty of room for family and guests, along with a dedicated office area that offers a space for work or study. The third floor adds even more versatility with generous flex space that can be transformed into an additional bedroom, craft room, library, studio, or whatever best suits your needs. Outside, the property continues to impress with a private inground pool and generous flat lawn, creating the perfect setting for summer gatherings and relaxed outdoor living. A charming barn provides a one-car garage along with valuable storage space for equipment, hobbies, and seasonal belongings. With its four fireplaces, antique character, stunning post-and-beam architecture, impressive great room, versatile living spaces, inground pool, and charming barn, this is a truly special property offering a rare combination of history, charm, functionality, and lifestyle.
Room Information:
Total Rooms: 11
Total Baths: 3
Full Baths: 2
3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms: 4
Total Baths: 3
Full Baths: 2
3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms: 4
Basement: Interior Stairs | Storage Space | Unfinished
Construction Information:
Year Built: 1835
Type: Wood Frame
Type: Wood Frame
Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4811
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 3943
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 450
Exterior Info
Style: Antique
Exterior Color White
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utilities
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: 1250 Gallon
Land Description:
Landscaped | Level
Lot size: 0.48 acres
Zoned: H
Surveyed: Unk
Flood Zone: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Driveway: Paved
Additional Information
Easement - Yes
Block - 74
Taxes $16,378
Assesed Value Not Reported
Easement - Yes
Block - 74
Taxes $16,378
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
School District: Amherst Sch District SAU #39
Middle School: Amherst Middle
High School: Souhegan High School
School District: Amherst Sch District SAU #39
Middle School: Amherst Middle
High School: Souhegan High School
