Remembering This New Hampshire Mansion’s $30K Price Tag and the Catch That Nearly Led to it’s Demolition

Manchester, New Hampshire, 2015

Remember back in 2015 when this stunning Manchester Mansion got national attention because of the incredibly low asking price of just under $30K?

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5 years later, in 2020, after there was no success with finding a buyer, it was set to be demolished, but the Currier Museum of Art purchased the house at the last minute and saved it, according to CBS Boston.

The low price of the Mansion came with a catch and a pretty big one.  The grand estate had to be moved.  Yes, moved from the land it sat upon.  The owners decided they wanted a parking lot there instead.

The house was built in 1870 and was owned by George B. Chandler.  He was an extremely rich businessman.  His wife gave the property to the Catholic Diocese of Manchester well over 100 years ago.

The mansion was used as a home for Bishops and Nuns.  The church, in 2015, couldn't use the building anymore and wanted just the land for a parking lot.

This massive property comprises of about 30 rooms, approximately 20 bedrooms, about 6 bathrooms and an in-house chapel.

The interest in the property was nationwide from people who loved and appreciated history, however, despite wide interest, the house sat on the market for 5 years.

There were major grassroots efforts to save the property, but nothing went through to sale for 5 years.     

At the eleventh hour, the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester purchased the property saving it from destruction.

Not only did the Currier buy the property, but it is staying exactly where it's been for well over a decade at 147 Walnut Street in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Restoration on the property is ongoing, I'm assuming.  There hasn't been an update in almost three years, according to Currier.org.  

Have you even taken a tour of that house?  The Currier offers them from time to time  It's a really nice thing to do with the whole family.