The Matthew Thornton House: Charming Home on the National Register of Historic Places

The Matthew Thornton House was designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Built in 1736 this house was the residence of Matthew Thornton, a Signer of The Declaration of Independence for New Hampshire. He was a physician, politician and jurist from 1740 to 1779. The frame and floors of the main house are 18th century, but the exterior clapboarding and chimneys are replacements of the originals. In spite of undergoing considerable alterations over the years, this is the finest of the existing houses that have been associated with Matthew Thornton. The main house consists of 3 finished floors, 11 rooms total, 5 bedrooms and 5 baths with an enclosed 19’x11’ porch. Attached is the Back ELL which is currently is the family room with a kitchenette, 3/4 bath and one bedroom, ADU possibilities and very convenient to the private backyard and pool area. 2nd Dwelling: A 25’x26’ dwelling with a wraparound enclosed porch has approximately 1400 sf and has been repainted and has new flooring. Interior rooms measurements are as follows: Kitchen: 11.10’x11.6’, Dining area: 12.10’x12.6’, Livingroom: 16.8’x11’, Laundry room: 6.6’x5.2’, Bedroom 1: 15’x10.10’, Bedroom2: 18’x7.11’, Bedroom 3/Office: 10.4’x9’, Bathroom: 8’x6.

4’, Wrap around porch 29’x5’+15’x5.10’ ***** Room sizes are approximate. Owner is a licensed NH real estate agent and has enjoyed living here for the past 56 years

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Details

Property ID
708160

5
Bedrooms

5
Bathrooms

Square Footage
4800

Lot Size
2

Year Built
1736

Style
Colonial

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