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Property Description
1749 Antique Farmhouse on 12 acres of land, classified as a 2 family, has 2 kitchens and 2 heating systems, 2nd unit was office originally, Beautifully tucked back of the road down a scenic tree lined driveway, Other than personal choices this home is in move in condition. Total of 4 bedroom, 2 full baths and 1 3/4 bath, 16 x 24 great room. with brick fireplace and built-ins on both sides. 1st floor windows are all double pane and upstairs are single pane with storms, 2 forced hot air heating systems with central air in the main house, 200 amp electrical, generator, and updated interior plumbing, 3 bay garage with one bay converted to living space, 36x40 barn with shed attached, open field on the front side with potential to clear more. View of a small spring feed manmade pond and access on your North border Sau 16 Exeter School System, great commuter location to Rte 95 or Rte 101, Kensington has numerous walking trails and beautiful Sawyer Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 188 Drinkwater Rd
General
- Sold For: $900,000
- Taxes: $10,847 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5068301
- Added to Site: 75 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, 2 Fireplaces, Hearth, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Natural Light, 1st Floor Laundry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1: Bathroom Full, Level 2
- Bathroom 2: Bathroom Three Quarter, Level 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: Level 2
- Bedroom 2: Level 2
- Bedroom 3: Level 1
- Bedroom 4: Level 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Level 1
- Family Room: Family Room, Level 1
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Level 1
- Office: Level 1
- Loft: Level 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Trash, Barn, Building, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Shed, Storage, Double Pane Window(s), Storm Window(s)
- Color: Cream
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Direct Entry, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Barn, Attached, Detached
Location
- County: Rockingham
- Driving Directions: Drinkwater Road in Kensington, after North Road between the large horse farm and Hampton Falls line on the left hand side.
School Information
- School District: Exeter School District SAU #16
- Elementary School: Kensington Elementary
- Middle School: Cooperative Middle School
- High School: Exeter High School
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central AC
- Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Private, Septic
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Crawlspace, Partial, Unfinished, Interior Access, Exterior Access, Basement Stairs
- Foundation Size: 42x23 23x36
- Roof: Metal, Architectural Shingle, Asphalt Shingles
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,708
- Finished Total: 2,708 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,708 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1749
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 522,720
- Frontage: TBD
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Gravel, Paved
- Potential Use: Agriculture, Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Residential, Woodland
- Zoning: RES
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Front Type: Pond
- Water Front Name: _Unnamed
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $347.08
- Assessment Year: 2024
- Assessment Amount: $821,100
- Tax Amount: $10,847
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Deed, Property Disclosure, Septic Design, Tax Map
- Block: 44
Listed by Donna Carter Real Estate, Donna M Carter
Sold by Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Robyne M. Harrison
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Schools
Schools serving 188 Drinkwater Rd
School Districts:Kensington School District, Exeter Regional Cooperative School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kensington Elementary School 122 Amesbury Road, Kensington, NH 03833 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Cooperative Middle School 100 Academic Way, Stratham, NH 03885 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
Exeter High School 1 Blue Hawk Drive, Exeter, NH 03833 | 9-12 | 6.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 188 Drinkwater Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/09/2026
Sold
$900,000
-4.25%
MLS
11/03/2025
Listed
$939,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
188 Drinkwater Road, Kensington, NH 03833 (MLS# 5068301) is a Single Family property that was sold at $900,000 on January 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 188 Drinkwater Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Kensington? You can browse all Kensington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

