7 Historic Homes for Sale in NH

History lives on in New Hampshire, and certain lucky residents can live on in one of any number of historic properties on the market. Here are seven houses, including three from the 18th Century:

222 Amherst Road, Merrimack: $550,000

• Zillow description includes:  "Fabulous Colonial originally built in 1790 redone to meet today's living. This 4 bedroom Historic Estate sits on 8.5 acres. Owner has kept as many original features as possible but has added from the ground up to meet to days standard of living."

• Zillow description includes: "This quintessential 1804 Portsmouth Historic Federal residence is located just steps to downtown Portsmouth & all it has to offer-exquisite dining experiences, theater & a shopper's haven."

• Zillow description includes: "Welcome to "The Victorian". Built in 1882, this gem sits on 2.5 acres overlooking the Connecticut River Valley in the Haverhill Historic District. As you walk thru the main entry you see the craftsmanship of the original woodworking and the ornate door knobs and hinges. The home consist of a parlor, dinning room, renovated kitchen and pantry, butler pantry, and living room on the 1st floor. The second floor houses the library, and four bedrooms. The third floor has two bedrooms. The basement has the laundry room, utility / work shop, Sauna, a theater, summer kitchen area, and access to the garage."

• Zillow description includes: "A highlight of historic Jaffrey Center, known for its traditional meetinghouse, village common and well cared for Colonial properties is the Lawrence-Baker-Oliver house. Built in 1815 by Artemas Lawrence a local businessman, and later renovated by General and Mrs. Francis Baker in 1935, this elegant five bedroom center hall Colonial offers 3,556-square-feet of living space that has been updated and beautifully maintained…" 

• Zillow description includes: "Welcome to this historic circa 1773 Reuben Loveren center chimney post-and-beam house! Exceptional in every way, this home was featured in NH Magazine and noted as a "well-appointed rural retreat." 

• Zillow description includes: "Historic Charles S. Wilcomb Home (aka Glidden Tavern), 1749. This home, overflowing with character, original details, vitality and soul, was used in stage-coach days as a tavern and place of restoratives for man and beast. It has 7 working fireplaces, wide plank floors, paneled walls, wood shingle roof with beautiful copper ice panels, and an enclosed walkway to a sturdy barn."

• Zillow description includes: "The historic l864 Pearl House is located adjacent to the Phillips Exeter Academy buildings and is walking distance to Exeter Center The restoration combines presence, sophistication and beauty to create a matchless home."