Opportunities like this are extremely rare in Amherst. Set on 4.3± acres just minutes from downtown, this one-owner property offers a true contractor-ready setup with Town Approved small excavation business use—something nearly impossible to find in this market. For contractors, landscapers, or trades, this is a turnkey live/work property with the infrastructure already in place.

The land is mostly level and highly usable, providing an ideal layout for equipment or equestrian use. A scenic babbling brook runs through the property, adding both natural appeal and a functional water source for irrigation or livestock. You get privacy, space, and usability—without sacrificing proximity to town, schools, and major routes.

The property has been meticulously maintained, and it shows in every detail—from the condition of the home to the quality and functionality of the outbuildings and grounds.

A legal 4-bedroom septic system provides built-in flexibility for expansion or a future accessory dwelling unit.

The centerpiece is the large two-story barn/shop featuring 16-foot ceilings, an oversized overhead door, and commercial-grade systems—perfect for serious operations. The second floor is partially finished, heated, and ideal for office space or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), offering flexibility for additional living space or extended family use. Additional structures include a 3-car attached garage and a separate 3-car detached garage, delivering unmatched capacity for vehicles, equipment, and storage.

Whether you're running a business, building out an equestrian property, or both, this is a unique opportunity to secure a highly functional property in a location where options like this are virtually nonexistent.

PROPERTY SUMMARY

Property Address: 166 Amherst Street, Amherst, NH
Total Land Area: 4.3 ± acres
Zoning: Legal small business use permitted, including small excavation contractor operations which is currently being conducted; Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) allowed by right
Site Features: Running brook on property; mostly level, usable land; functional layout suitable for equestrian use or small excavation business. Minutes to downtown Amherst
Ownership History: One-owner property and the owner built it

PRIMARY RESIDENCE

General Description
• Detached single-family residence
• 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms
• 2,550 square feet
• Legal 4-bedroom septic system, allowing future bedroom expansion or ADU
• Dual septic tanks: 1,500-gallon and 1,000-gallon
• 4-bedroom chamber leach field
• 400-amp underground electrical service
• Municipal water (2-inch main entering rear of residence)
• Rear screened porch
• Front farmer’s porch with operational 6-person hot tub

Interior Features
• Great Room
• Cathedral ceilings
• Gas stove / fireplace
• First-floor laundry
• First-floor office / den (supports functional bedroom conversion)
• Flooring:
• Hickory hardwood floors in kitchen, great room, and main hallway
• Kitchen:
• Hickory cabinetry
• Granite countertops
• Partially finished basement (additional usable area)
• Hot tub room in basement which could be converted to a sauna
• All first-floor appliances remain with house

Mechanical Systems & Condition
• New water heater
• Central AC condenser replaced within recent years
• Forced hot air heating system; serviced annually
• Mechanical systems well maintained

Exterior Improvements
• Vinyl siding with aluminum-wrapped trim
• Roofing:
• Rear section: metal roof
• Front section: architectural shingles
• Front roof stripped and replaced in 2022
• Major residential addition completed in 2013

Attached Garage
• 3-car attached garage
• Size: 28 ft × 42 ft
• Tall ceiling height
• Three overhead doors (10 ft wide × 8 ft high), all with automatic openers

BARN / SHOP STRUCTURE
(Significant Contributing Improvement)

General Construction
• Two-story barn / shop
• Footprint: 34 ft × 54 ft
• First-floor ceiling height: 16 ft
• 2×8 framed construction
• Roof system:
• 2×12 rafters
• Architectural shingles
• Front-pitched roof design
• Overhead door: 14 ft wide × 12 ft high
• Separate covered pedestrian entrance
• Interior staircase (6-ft wide)

Foundation & Floor
• 4-ft frost wall foundation
• 6-inch concrete slab

Second Floor (Finished & Heated / ADU Area)
• Commercial-load floor trusses
• Fully insulated and sheetrocked
• Heated finished space
• Office: 14 ft 8 in × 12 ft
• Main open area: 31 ft × 23 ft 4 in
• Secondary area: 10 ft 8 in × 21 ft 6 in
• Accessory Dwelling Unit permitted by right

Mechanical, Power & Specialty Systems
• 200-amp underground electrical service
• Running water
• Generator connection points
• RV electrical hookups on both sides of barn
• Forced hot air heating system:
• Furnace fueled by off-road diesel
• Furnace located beneath upstairs eave
• On-road diesel tank with pump
• Off-road diesel tank with pump
• 60-gallon commercial air compressor (conveys):
• Located under stairwell
• Hard-plumbed air distribution system with multiple drops

Communications
• Cable television
• Cat5 data wiring
• Telephone line
• All utilities routed underground to barn

Exterior Barn Improvements
• Attached carport: 12 ft × 54 ft
• Approx. 12-ft clearance
• RV electrical hookup at carport

DETACHED GARAGE
• Detached 3-car garage
• Size: 26 ft × 36 ft
• Approx. 10-ft ceiling height
• Engineered storage trusses with attic space
• Heavy-duty pull-down attic stairs
• Three overhead doors (10 ft × 8 ft), all with automatic openers
• Man door
• 100-amp electrical subpanel
• Concrete slab
• Vinyl siding
• Architectural shingle roof

SITE IMPROVEMENTS

Driveway & Paving
• Gravel driveway throughout property
• Paved area adjacent to garage: approximately 42 ft × 85 ft
Irrigation & Utilities
• Installed irrigation system:
• Full irrigation coverage on right side of driveway
• Single irrigation zone on left side
• Irrigation system supplied by on-site babbling brook
• Dedicated 220-volt electrical service at pump pedestal
• Electrical outlets under select trees for seasonal lighting

Water Access
• Exterior water spigots located:
• Along driveway
• On barn exterior
• Rear yard near clothesline

Dug Well
• Behind house on wood line
• Could be used for several functions