Court Street Residences

CAC partnered with the Owners of 232 Court Street in Portsmouth, NH to restore and renovate what was previously a single family home, once owned by the Strawbery Banke Museum until its private sale in 2019. Our team helped bring the new Owners’ vision to life through its design, helping to convert the existing building, which is considered to be a contributing resource to Portsmouth’s downtown historic district, into two private residences.

Our goal for the project was to restore the original structure, highlighting the storied history of the home that is also known as the “Joseph Sherburne Ayers House” or the “Pumpkin House.” We placed a great deal of emphasis on preserving much of the existing architecture, including carefully restoring the large windows along the street-facing facades and maintaining fireplaces as the central hearth and an important feature of traditional homes. We were able to update the kitchens and bathrooms to allow for the conveniences of modern living while preserving the original charm and character of the space.