180 Middle Street, Unit 3Portsmouth, NH 03801Sale Price: $1,245,000

The Larkin Rice house, an 1815 Federal style building has gone through a tasteful & thorough renovation in 2017, brought up to today's standards while retaining the character that you would expect of this majestic building that is moving into its 3rd century of life. This custom 2 bedroom 2 bath condo occupies the 2nd floor & lives large on 1 level enhanced by the volume of having 9 ½ ft ceilings featuring detailed trim work & moldings. You could search for a lifetime & not find better natural light in a home. The front of the building gets full sun exposure which pours in through the 7 ft tall windows, it's a creative's dream space. The high end kitchen has plenty of cabinetry, bar seating for at least 5, wine/bev fridge & has good site lines throughout the public spaces. The large living area provides opportunity for multiple layouts & has the original fireplace w/gas stove The primary bedroom has multiple closets & attached full bath w/radiant heated floors. The guest bedroom offers a Murphy bed which makes the room even more functional & can be used for a home office, workout room, or hobby room. Dedicated laundry room, sprinkler system, AC & keyless entry. Premier location w/2 parking spots, only 1 block to Downtown, just outside of the busiest part of town but everything conveniently accessed by a short stroll. This unique offering blends yesterday's history with today's tasteful finishes, the type of property that does not come to market very often.