Listing courtesy of Nick Ponte, Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth Cell: 603-918-7593
12 Union Street, Exeter, NH, 03833
8 rooms
4 beds
1 Full / 2 three-quarter / 1 Half baths
1870
Colonial
2,200 sqft
Welcome to the Cyrus Morse House (c. 1870), a classic New Englander nestled on a tree-lined street just steps from vibrant downtown Exeter. This historic gem sits on an oversized lot boasting a rare, park-like arboretum nurtured over the last quarter-century. The enchanting grounds feature exceptional specimen plantings, including a massive Maple, Hemlocks, Japanese Maples, a Stewartia tree, and a brilliant Blue Spruce, creating a private downtown oasis. Inside, the home showcases nineteenth-century craftsmanship with high ceilings, generous room proportions, and a rare architectural feature: two graceful, curved interior walls. Original light fixtures and authentic push-button switches preserve the home's historic soul, while its enduring durability is anchored by a substantial stone foundation and an attic structure supported by massive, hand-hewn, bark-covered timber beams. Steeped in local lore, the property was once home to Exeter’s oldest living citizen, William Langley, and later to Harvard graduate Adele Holevas, a beloved Phillips Exeter Academy music teacher who taught piano in the front living room. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of authentic Exeter heritage and enjoy the timeless ambiance of a true neighborhood landmark.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Zoning:
R-2
Garage:
2-car Garage
Heating:
Baseboard, Boiler
Cooling:
None
Basement:
Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
Parking:
Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Attached
Acreage:
0.42
Est. Taxes:
$11,172
Assessment
$595,500
Lot Description:
Landscaped,Level,Sidewalks,In Town,Near Shopping,Neighborhood,Near Public Transportatn,Near Hospital,Near School(s)
Elementary School:
Lincoln Street Elementary
Middle School:
Cooperative Middle School
High School:
Exeter High School
School District:
Exeter
MLS #:
5092051