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Welcome to the Charles Leighton house. Originally built in 1879 for the town grocer Charles Leighton and his family the house has undergone a multi-year renovation to bring the house back to the beauty of its early years. This Queen Anne Victorian is in the highly desirable Little Harbor neighborhood and is just a 12 minute walk to Market Square and all of the wonderful shops and restaurants that downtown Portsmouth has to offer! This stunning, spacious, 1 BR apartment first floor apartment is being put on the market for the very first time. Our current tenant first saw the unit while it was being remodeled and waited for it to be completed. See why she has happily called it her home for over three years. Loaded with authentic period details and historic charm from its 11-foot ceilings to its numerous architectural features, this gorgeous, executive level apartment has all of the elegance of the Victorian era combined with numerous desirable features for modern living. The large eat-in kitchen features an island, Brazilian quartzite countertops with glass subway tile backsplash, 42" tall custom cabinets, crown molding, 7' windows with Roman shades, high-end stainless steel appliances, and a pantry for additional storage. The sizable living room with its large picture window is perfect for entertaining. Intricate crown moldings and red birch hardwood floors with decorative mahogany trim in the living room and bedroom add to the luxuriance of the space as do the antique light fixtures and the bedroom's 6' ceiling fan and original decorative fireplace with marble mantelpiece. The bathroom, reminiscent of a high-end spa, has a custom shower, vanity and linen taller, granite countertops, porcelain tile, and contemporary fixtures. Other features include a laundry area with washer/dryer, high efficiency central air, electronic key pads to enter the apartment and the building, programmable thermostats, etc., not to mention a private off street parking space for two cars parking in tandem, a private entrance, porch and mudroom. To top it off, the apartment also comes with its own 250 sq ft storage unit in the basement! Must be seen to be believed! Rent includes trash, water/sewer, and snow removal. Tenant pays all other utilities. Walking distance to Market Square, Prescott Park, The Music Hall, Library, Strawberry Banke, dozens of restaurants and the waterfront area. No pets, no smoking. Minimum credit score of 675. Rent is $3700/month but discounted to $3550 if paid before the 1st of the month it is due. Call Elizabeth to schedule a showing. No pets. Due to the original hardwood floors we are unable to allow pets. No smoking of any kind including vaping and medicinal marijuana use. No illegal substances of any kind on, in or around the property. Minimum credit score of 675. Rent is $3700/month but discounted to $3550 if paid before the 1st of the month it is due.
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