Last Sold Price
5 beds6,177 sqft$291/sqft
12 Pickpocket Rd, Exeter, NH 03833

Description

The moment you enter through the wooden entry gates, you are reminded of an English country estate: long winding/rolling driveway, flanked on either side with white clumped birch trees and thousands of daffodils which lead to open fields and manicured grounds ending in a circular drive. This is BIRCHLEIGH, a fourteen-room home sited on 14.3 private waterfront acres with a stately presence overlooking the rich grounds to the front and the lush waterfront setting in the back. No detail has been overlooked...The moment you enter through the wooden entry gates, you are reminded of an English country estate: long winding/rolling driveway, flanked on either side with white clumped birch trees and thousands of daffodils which lead to open fields and manicured grounds ending in a circular drive. This is BIRCHLEIGH, a fourteen-room home sited on 14.3 private waterfront acres with a stately presence overlooking the rich grounds to the front and the lush waterfront setting in the back. No detail has been overlooked or spared in this fastidiously maintained home: hand carved fireplace mantles, crown molding, to its epicurean-inspired, award-winning custom island kitchen and family area with coffered ceilings and radiant heated floors. The formal living and dining rooms are perfect for entertaining. A first-floor riverfront bedroom with full en-suite tiled bathroom. The master bedroom suite overlooks both the formal gardens and the river: screened porch, two walk-in closets, a bathroom with Carrera marble, steam shower and radiant heated floors. Additionally, there is a cathedral-ceilinged library/office with its own fireplace off the master. With an infinity-edge pool overlooking a private pond with water fountain, private walking trails, several brick patio areas for outdoor entertaining, outdoor hot/cold shower, kennel accessed by a three-bay heated car garage, there is no reason for ever leaving this nature lover's paradise...and the popcorn machine is ready in the home theater.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/27/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Patrick Carey • Carey Giampa, LLC/Seabrook Beach

Sold By Carey Giampa, LLC/Portsmouth

Property Details for 12 Pickpocket Road

Status
MLS #
4741951
Days on Market
100
Taxes
$28,298 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1996
Lot Size
14.30 AC / 622,908 SF
Parking
Garage, On-Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20
Water Body Type
River
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
R-1

Location

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Building Information for 12 Pickpocket Road

Stories2Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size14.30 AC / 622,908 SF

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$11,487 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,129

Property Taxes

$2,358

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Property Information for 12 Pickpocket Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Exeter
  • County: NH-Rockingham
  • Directions: From the center of town, take Front Street west past Phillips Exeter Academy, bear right at fork. Approximately 2.5 miles up on the right, take Pickpocket Road which is just after the entrance to Riverwoods. House is third home down on the left and is marked by wooden gates.
  • Latitude: 42.967413360454479
  • Longitude: -70.990279205032380
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 98
  • Zip: 03833
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $28,297.50
  • Tax Rate: 27.50%
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Exeter High School
  • School - District: Exeter
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 3.00
  • Driveway: Circular, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Footprint: 55x29+26x18+36x29+
  • Lot: 0
  • Lot - Sqft: 622908.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 14.3
  • Road Frontage Length: 700.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 5030.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 1147.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Appraiser
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 7101.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 6177.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 924.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
  • Water Body Name- EX: Exeter River
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: Yes
  • Year Built: 1996
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
  • Sewer: Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
  • Water Access Details: Right of Way
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Cream
  • Association Amenities: Landscaping
  • Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom
  • Features - Exterior: Balcony, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Patio, Pool - In Ground, Porch - Screened, ROW to Water, Shed, Windows - Double Pane
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Architectural
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Partially Finished, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Sump Pump
  • Baths - Total: 6
  • Baths - Full: 4
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 14
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Other, Level 1: Porch
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Library, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite, Level 2: Porch
  • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Media Room, Level B: Other
  • Bedrooms - Total: 5
  • Equipment: Irrigation System, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Sauna, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile, Wood
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Multi Zone, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling: Central AC, Multi Zone, Wall AC Units
  • Total Stories: 2.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 21'7" x 16'3"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 20'8' x 12'0"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 18'10" x 14'4"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14'4" x 10'7"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18'4" x 15'7"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 21'7" x 11'7"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 19'9" x 11'2"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 25'0" x 14'4"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: MBR Suite
Room 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 16'0" x 15'0"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 25'0" x 13'6"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Library
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 17'0" x 15'0"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 19'9" x 13'11"
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 27'3 x 13'9
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Media Room
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 16'0" x 15'
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
Room 19
  • Room Dimensions: 14'4" x 5'0
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 20
  • Room Dimensions: 9'0" x 8'9"
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 21
  • Room Dimensions: 14'8" x 12'
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Other

Property History for 12 Pickpocket Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 27, 2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4741951

$1,796,000—
Jul 22, 2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4741951

—
Mar 25, 2019

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4741951

$1,948,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/27/2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4741951

$1,796,000
07/22/2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4741951

—
03/25/2019

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #4741951

$1,948,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Pickpocket Road

Taxable ValueLand$408,800Additions$1,365,900Total$1,774,700
Tax Record2025$33,293 ($2,774 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,139 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,139 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,839 SqFtStories2Lot Size622,908 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningR-1CountyROCKINGHAMAPNEXTR M:098 L:012

Schools near 12 Pickpocket Road

This home is within Exeter School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Main Street School
PublicPK to 2

Lincoln Street Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Cooperative Middle School
Public6 to 8

Exeter High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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