In a world of conformity, this is your chance to break the mold. Perched atop Shepard Hill in Holderness, this remarkable 1880s stone church—once a house of worship and a community gathering place—was transformed into a single-family home in the late 1970s and has been thoughtfully modernized ever since. Its character remains unmistakable: thick stone walls, heavy wooden beams, and stunning stained-glass windows that cast a soft, spring-green glow throughout the home. The great room features soaring 18-foot ceilings and exceptional acoustics, creating a dramatic yet inviting space. The main-level primary suite has been beautifully renovated with a custom bath and one-of-a-kind tile shower. Three additional bedrooms and a full bath are located on the second floor, where stained glass windows provide striking focal points at every turn. Enter through the original church doors and you’re greeted by ornate stonework and craftsmanship rarely seen today. A central hallway leads to the great room and kitchen on one side, and the dining and sitting rooms on the other. The primary suite, laundry area, and half bath sit toward the rear of the home. An exercise room with a sunken hot tub connects the main house to the attached two-car garage. Outside, the property retains its timeless charm with lush perennial gardens surrounding a private, garden patio—perfect for quiet reflection or gatherings with friends and family. It's time to start your next adventure and follow the path less traveled!
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Listed by: Badger Peabody & Smith Realty/Plymouth
$749,900
135 Shepard Hill Road, Holderness, NH 03245
4beds
3,531sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1881
0.79 Acres Lot
$1,261,100 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached two-car garageOrnate stonework and craftsmanshipHeavy wooden beamsLush perennial gardensStunning stained-glass windowsOriginal church doorsDining and sitting rooms
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Listed by:
Aaron Woods,
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty/Plymouth Cell:603-236-1776
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5095439
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Wood Stove, Mini Split
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Living, Lead/Stain Glass, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Indoor Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor,Other,Unfinished,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,771
- Total interior livable area: 3,531 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,531
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Hard Surface Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1.75
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Shed
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 162
Lot
- Size: 0.79 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: HLDNM241B098L000
- Zoning description: gen res
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry, Timber Frame, Stone Exterior
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1881
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Fiber Optic Internt Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Holderness
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $840,900
- Annual tax amount: $7,922
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,261,100
$1.11M - $1.45M
$4,151/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900+61.3%$212/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5095439 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2018 | Sold | $465,000$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,274 +0.7% | $840,900 |
| 2023 | $7,223 -7.8% | $840,900 +20.5% |
| 2022 | $7,832 +18% | $698,000 -2% |
| 2021 | $6,635 | $712,300 +45.8% |
| 2020 | $6,635 +3.1% | $488,600 |
| 2019 | $6,435 +2.3% | $488,600 |
| 2018 | $6,288 +5.7% | $488,600 +16.4% |
| 2017 | $5,950 | $419,580 |
| 2016 | $5,950 | $419,580 |
| 2015 | $5,950 -4.3% | $419,580 -3% |
| 2014 | $6,218 -6.3% | $432,380 -14.3% |
| 2011 | $6,636 +0.4% | $504,240 |
| 2010 | $6,611 +1.2% | $504,240 |
| 2009 | $6,535 -1.7% | $504,240 |
| 2008 | $6,646 | $504,240 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03245
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Holderness Central SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Plymouth Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Holderness Central School
- Middle: Holderness Central School
- High: Plymouth Regional High School
- District: Pemi-Baker Regional
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- New Hampshire
- Grafton County
- Holderness
- 03245
- 135 Shepard Hill Road
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