Exeter's mill town past is embodied in this charming and spacious 4+ bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4,000+ sq ft Federalist home, dating from circa 1820s and overlooking Historic downtown. Featuring many of its original appointments, including crown moldings, wide pine floors, and a sweeping curved front staircase, the two-story brick house is sited on 1.08 acres with magnificent old trees and gardens and offers a sunroom, wide screened porch, 2 patios, and walkways throughout the grounds. A versatile floor plan of light-filled rooms with built-ins, lead-glass French doors, and crystal light fixtures includes ample space for an office. The updated kitchen, renovated with high-end appliances, flows into a comfortable dining area and formal dining room separated by french doors and views of the leafy back lawn. This one of a kind home offers in-town living with an aesthetically satisfying blend of time-honored beauty and consonant modern comforts. Sidewalks to downtown. Tenant responsible for all utilities including natural gas, electric, and water and sewer. Year lease required, NO smoking. Potential for in-law. Landlord responsible for spring and fall cleanup. Garage not included in the lease.
House for rent
$6,500/moFees may apply
11 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833
4beds
4,042sqft
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Singlefamily
Available now
2nd floor laundry laundry
1 Open parking space parking
Natural gas, other, wood
What's special
Wide screened porchWalkways throughout the groundsSweeping curved front staircaseCrystal light fixturesLead-glass french doorsOverlooking historic downtownWide pine floors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Other, Wood
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Other Water Heater, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry, In Unit
Features
- Dining Area, Natural Light, Other, Primary BR w/ BA
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,042 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street, Open, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Other
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Features: Landscaped, Other, Paved
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Federal
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1825
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other
- Security: Other
HOA
- Amenities included: Other, Parking
Location
- Region: Exeter
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,500+8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Listing removed | $6,000$1/sqft |
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| 8/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,000+531.6%$1/sqft |
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| 1/31/2022 | Sold | $1,150,000-8%$285/sqft |
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| 12/21/2021 | Contingent | $1,250,000$309/sqft |
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| 11/5/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$309/sqft |
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| 7/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+13.6%$309/sqft |
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| 6/29/2020 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$272/sqft |
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| 5/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$272/sqft |
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| 3/16/2020 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$272/sqft |
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| 2/12/2020 | Price change | $1,100,000-15.4%$272/sqft |
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| 1/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+189%$322/sqft |
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| 10/5/2012 | Listing removed | $449,900$111/sqft |
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| 10/2/2012 | Listed for sale | $449,900$111/sqft |
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| 7/21/2012 | Listing removed | $950 |
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| 6/15/2012 | Listed for rent | $950 |
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Neighborhood: 03833
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMain Street SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Cooperative Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Exeter High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 mi







