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The Whipple school, named for William Whipple, Portsmouth resident and signer of the Declaration of Independence, sits on tree lined State Street. Built in 1890 as an elementary school, it was converted to 11 condominiums in 1980. Just a short stroll to Congress Street and The Music Hall, this unit greets you with 13ft ceilings and tall windows with views of the North Church steeple. Tastefully renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, breakfast bar, quartz counters, continuous quartz backsplash, stainless appliances and ample storage. Teeming with light, the open great room has plenty of versatile space for a living area, work space, dining table, or personal yoga studio. Once into the unit, you can live on one level with original maple floors, a newly tiled & refreshed bathroom, bedroom, and high efficiency washer and dryer units. Programmable thermostats and LED lighting throughout. The loft allows for an additional guest room, home office or study with a private bath. Well run association, 2 car parking plus overflow guest parking, 12x12 locked basement storage, additional bike/boat storage, and a wonderfully private side yard. So many features to admire, come see!