179 Union St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
What This Townhouse Offers
Charming Loft in the heart of Portsmouth's popular West End! Original 1829 craftsmanship, 900 sq ft loft (2-stories stacked with open stairwell) with authentic... period detail available. VERY popular apartment within this cheerful, friendly triplex. Well-behaved Pet Negotiable. Beautiful cathedral ceiling and original exposed beams with exposed brick, rustic charm and character. Shared and beautifully landscaped/garden/BBQ area w/ kitchen entrance to back yard and your own small private deck. Cast iron clawfoot tub, tesserae tile bathroom flooring, original brick fire places on both levels (for ambiance / decorative use only); living room, kitchen and bath on first floor, large vaulted ceiling bedroom w/ hardwood on second floor with over-sized walk-in closet for storage. Easy street parking. Easy commuter access to Portsmouth traffic circle via Bartlett St, yet super easy 10-min walk to downtown restaurants, bars and shops by Islington or Middle Street corridor. 3 mins to Hannaford grocery, pharmacy or Gallagher's Place for convenient take out, convenient dry cleaners/laundry. 7 min walk to the gym/ Portsmouth Athletic Club. WALK score of 89.
Truly the best of both worlds. A charming place to make your home and enjoy a piece of original Portsmouth in an historic home, with all in-town conveniences at your doorstep. If you love authentic, rustic, cozy, and comfortable, you’ll love it here!
Rent: $1995
Deposit $1995
Lease: 12 mo
Included: Water/Sewer, Garbage/Recycling
Non-Smoking
Available: 8/1
Pets: Pets negotiable: well behaved, w/ references, pet rent: $50/mo/pet
Please contact by email or call for a showing and application.
Unit 2
- $1,995
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 900 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 15
Townhome Features
- Deck
- Kitchen
- Smoke Free
- Tub/Shower
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Walk-In Closets
- Yard
Community Features
- Grill
- Recycling
- Utilities Included
179 Union St Unit 2 is a townhome for rent in Portsmouth, NH
Fees and Policies
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Cats Allowed
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Dogs Allowed
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Parking
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Portsmouth, NH 03801
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable70 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable40 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active77 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Little Harbour School
Grades K-5
Public
Eliot Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Portsmouth Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
St Patrick School
Grades PK-8
Private
Portsmouth High School
Grades 9-12
Public
The Birchtree Center
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of New Hampshire
Drive: 25 min (12.1 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 179 Union St proximity to Malt House Exchange, Plaza 800, and Gallager''s Place. Malt House Exchange is 0.3 miles away, and Plaza 800 is within a 9 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 179 Union St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, Strawbery Banke Museum, and Shoals Marine Laboratory.
Airports
Living in Downtown Portsmouth provides easy access to Portsmouth International at Pease, located just 10 minutes from 179 Union St.