Showing now, occupancy in September.
This unit is perfect for a work-from-home couple that enjoys the outdoors . The apartment is in a traditional New England farmhouse which is part of a 30-acre farm on the Oyster River. The farm includes a vegetable garden, a large field (perfect for walking dogs) and a dock on the river all of which are available to renters. It is one mile from downtown Durham, but a long driveway keeps is private and quiet. Parking is available in front of the home.
There are two large bedrooms and one smaller one which is perfect for a home office. It has both a dining room and a living room that contains a wood stove. Kitchen has new stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer.
It has recently undergone a renovation that includes all new windows, new electrical service, all fresh paint and new appliances.
There are several other dwelling units on the property and I live in one of them.
If you are interested, here is a little more history about Shankhassick Farm:
Shankhassick Farm was founded by the Burnham family in the mid-17th century. The main house which is the one for rent, was constructed in 1673.
In 1906, Ralph D. Paine, a well-known journalist and popular author, and his wife, Katharine, purchased Shankhassick Farm and completely rebuilt the main house. He raised both a family and a collection of cows, horses and chickens.
My father was the eldest of his three sons and would become the managing editor and publisher of Fortune Magazine. In the 1970s he was the original remote worker, spending much of his time at the farm, and editing and publishing Fortune by phone, with occasional trips to New York.
Lease is annual. Renter pays for heat, internet and electric.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,500/moFees may apply
Durham, NH 03824
3beds
1,800sqft
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Single family residence
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, window unit
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard
What's special
Two large bedroomsTraditional new england farmhouseFresh paintVegetable gardenNew electrical serviceDock on the riverDining room
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Features: Farm, Garden
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Durham
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 4/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 03824
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Oyster River Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Oyster River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Moharimet SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 3.2 mi





