$3,650 Total Monthly Price

229 Miller Ave Unit 1

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Portsmouth, NH 03801

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,050 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Sep 1

Highlights

  • Walk-In Closets
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke Free
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
229 Miller Ave Unit 1
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $3,650 deposit, Available Sep 1

Welcome to the Charles Leighton house! Originally built in 1879 for the town grocer Charles Leighton and his family, this mansion underwent 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! 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 685. Call Elizabeth to schedule a showing.

This stunning, spacious, executive level 1 BR apartment first floor apartment is loaded with authentic Victorian era period details and historic charm from its 11-foot ceilings to its numerous elegant architectural features combined with numerous desirable features for modern living. The large eat-in kitchen features a large 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, window treatments, electronic key pads to enter the apartment and the building, programmable thermostats, etc., PLUS 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 is $3700/month but discounted to $3550 if paid before the 1st of the month it is due.

229 Miller Ave is an apartment community located in Rockingham County and the 03801 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Indoor Features

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Fireplace
  • Framed Mirrors

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast Nook

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Mud Room
  • Crown Molding
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Property Information

  • Built in 1879
  • 4 units

Contact

  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Portsmouth

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, combines historic architecture with coastal New England living. This seaport community of approximately 22,000 residents features a walkable downtown showcasing preserved Colonial and Federal-style buildings. The rental market reflects Portsmouth's appeal, with average monthly rents ranging from $1,868 for studios to $2,585 for three-bedroom homes, showing a steady annual increase of 2.45%. The Downtown district features restored brick Federalist buildings with apartment communities, while the waterfront area near Prescott Park offers Piscataqua River views. The West End neighborhood provides a mix of historic and contemporary rental options with convenient access to downtown amenities.

Portsmouth's maritime heritage remains evident throughout the city, anchored by the Strawbery Banke Museum, where preserved historic homes tell four centuries of American history.

Learn more about living in Portsmouth 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 27 min 12.5 mi
Drive: 40 min 27.9 mi
Drive: 55 min 39.9 mi
Drive: 53 min 40.3 mi
229 Miller Ave Unit 1 is within 27 minutes or 12.5 miles from University of New Hampshire. It is also near Northern Essex Comm. Coll. and University of New England.
Transportation

229 Miller Ave Unit 1 is near Portsmouth International at Pease, located 4.3 miles or 11 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 25 min 12.2 mi
Drive: 23 min 12.3 mi
Drive: 28 min 15.6 mi
Drive: 30 min 22.2 mi
Drive: 35 min 23.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Portsmouth International at Pease
Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

Scores provided by

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Active
Soundscore
69 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 229 Miller Ave Unit 1.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
229 Miller Ave Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Strawbery Banke Museum
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Shoals Marine Laboratory
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
John Paul Jones State Historic Site
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Urban Forestry Center
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
229 Miller Ave Unit 1 has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Strawbery Banke Museum, and Shoals Marine Laboratory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 18 min 10.8 mi
229 Miller Ave Unit 1 is 1.9 miles from Portsmouth Regional Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including York Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 14 min 5.6 mi
Drive: 66 min 45.9 mi
229 Miller Ave Unit 1 has 3 military bases within 45.9 miles, the nearest is Portsmouth Naval Shipyard which is 2.7 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Fireplace
  • Framed Mirrors
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Mud Room
  • Crown Molding
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Storage Space
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Garden