Listed by Joe Leddy • Duston Leddy Real Estate (Cell: 603-494-6864).
For sale
$2,850,000
Est. $17,974/mo —
5
bd
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4.5 ba
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4,795
sq ft
298 Piscassic Rd, Newfields, NH 03856
About this home
Historic estate on 23+ acres lined with fencing, stone walls, & rolling pastures. This property offers outdoor recreation right from your doorstep, including hiking, horseback riding, & snowmobiling, with access to 30+ miles of trails. A pond and a rustic cabin tucked into the back woodlands enhance the estate’s appeal. The open-concept Cape is designed in a horseshoe layout, embracing a courtyard with gardens and the property’s original spring house, now repurposed as a home office. Attached is a 3-story barn in excellent condition, offering versatility and presence. Inside, the home is filled with distinctive architectural details. A renovated kitchen with original hand-carved beams opens to the family room and overlooks the pasture. 5 fireplaces bring ambiance throughout the home in every season. The dining room is perfect for entertaining and features an original beehive oven. Just beyond, the great room showcases oak floors and a coffered ceiling. The first-floor master is a peaceful retreat, overlooking the back paddock ~ a beautiful view to wake up to each morning. This home also includes wide pine floors, 4 additional bedrooms, 3 and a half additional baths, a laundry room, mudroom, sunroom, and an additional office space. Beyond the main home, a six-car garage & heated workshop plus a renovated one-bed guest suite equipped with everything needed for short or long stays. For equestrian enthusiasts, the lower barn offers 5 horse stalls, heated tack room, and hot & cold water. The barn opens to a paddock connected to a large pasture. A gravel drive leads to an additional paddock & a 150 X 75 horse arena. The paddock and pastures are all equipped with run-in sheds and automatic waterers for easy year-round care. 2 additional building lots present an opportunity for a family compound, equine facility expansion, or future development. This is a rare offering where historic beauty, modern comfort, and refined country living converge in an ideal setting.
Stroll the rolling pastures of Pioneer Farm. Retreat from the bright lights of the city. Well-loved estate with 23+ acres offers outdoor enthusiasts a dream lifestyle! Access 27 miles of trails on the Rockingham Rec. Trail for horseback riding, biking, hiking, or cross-country skiing. A plethora of outdoor activities that will create memories to last a lifetime. Property is well-loved and impeccably maintained! The rambling open concept Cape is the stage for a comfortable lifestyle. Fireplaces keep you cozy in colder months where ever you decide to repose. First-floor master suite overlooks the back paddocks framed through a picturesque bow window. A site to awaken to each morning! Newly renovated kitchen joins the family room. 3 additional bedrooms, 3 and 1/2 baths, dining room, great room, laundry room and 2 sun rooms complete this antique cape. Designed in a horseshoe that envelopes a courtyard with award-winning gardens and Spring House. A trout pond and a rustic cabin are nestled in the back woodlands of the property. Do not miss out on this opportunity to enjoy The Good Life!
PrimeMLS #4394614
Jul 27, 2015
Sold
$859,000
$179/sq ft
Jun 1, 2015
Delisted
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Apr 17, 2015
Contingent
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Feb 3, 2015
Listed
$859,000
$179/sq ft
+30
Stroll the rolling pastures grazed by legends of the harness racing world at Pioneer Farm, purchased in 1976 by Billy and Dot Haughton, the "First Family of Harness Racing". A retreat from the renowned familys Haughton Stables headquarters in Florida, Pioneer Farm was the getaway from the bright lights of horse tracks around the world. Named in honor of Keystone Pioneer, Dots World Champion Trotter, this well-loved estate and its 25 acres offers outdoor enthusiasts a dream lifestyle. Not just miles of trails for riding, biking, hiking, or cross country skiing, also a well-loved rambling open concept home, barns, outbuildings, acres of open pastures, paddocks, a trout pond, heated spring house, prize winning gardens and a rustic cabin nestled in back woodlands of the property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,025 (+5.3%)
$240,333 + $1,000,100
$1,240,433
2024
$19,959 (+1.9%)
$240,344 + $1,000,100
$1,240,444
2023
$19,587 (+16.4%)
$240,350 + $1,000,100
$1,240,450
2022
$16,826 (+2.0%)
$175,273 + $627,500
$802,773
2021
$16,498 (−3.2%)
$175,333 + $627,500
$802,833
2020
$17,052 (+3.2%)
$175,347 + $627,500
$802,847
2019
$16,530 (+3.7%)
$175,337 + $627,500
$802,837
2018
$15,936 (+1.1%)
$175,327 + $627,500
$802,827
2017
$15,764 (+2.8%)
$175,281 + $483,200
$658,481
2016
$15,338 (+0.8%)
$175,256 + $485,300
$660,556
2015
$15,214 (−5.0%)
$175,317 + $485,300
$660,617
2014
$16,020 (−0.1%)
$222,428 + $438,200
$660,628
2013
$16,040
$222,443 + $438,200
$660,643
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9.29 Acres
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County
Rockingham County
APN
640590
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Last updated by owner on May 15, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 298 Piscassic Rd
$2,836,634
$13K under list price of $2.85M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $935K to $1.5M.