the realty press / september 2012
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Real Estate, Area Businesses, Rentals, New Hampshire, Vermont & MaineTRANSCRIPT
Featured EditorialLakes Region Real Estate,
A Conversation with Adam Dowpages 16 - 19
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Rowell Hill Custom Cape!Wonderful gourmet kitchen with fireplace,
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Classic Cape & Privacy!Wonderful 4 bdrm hm with 1st floor
master suite. Enjoy fields, brook, stone walls, views & 49 acres!
New London - $782,000
Open Concept Cape!Lovely 3-4 bdrm home in quiet neighborhood,
location with privacy & more!Sunapee - $225,000
Pleasant Lake Waterfront!Incredible sandy beach & protective cove, Sunsets & State approved 3 bdrm septic!
New London - $599,000
Country Paradise!Wonderful updated home with detached
barn, brook, stonewalls, walking distance to school & more!
Salisbury - $272,000
Renovated Contemporary!Designed for family living, new deck,
studio office, Pond & distant Mtn. views near lake & skiing!
Bradford - $248,500
Post & Beam home with Lg. Addition!Open layout with exposed beams,Great water view of Russell Pond!
Sutton - $224,000
Nestled near Pleasant Lake!New hardwood floors, new kitchen with
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Cape with large Post & Beam Great Room! Village location near Colby Sawyer
College, Elegant Great Room & 1st floor Master!New London - $369,000
Contemporary, Views & Hobby Barn!Bright & open with privacy, hiking trails, natural landscape & post & beam barn!
Sutton - $244,000
Newer Hilltop Place Condo!Beautifully updated with large screened
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New London - $279,000
Delightful One Floor Living!Open Concept with Bermuda flair
Walk out lower level, views, privacy& wildlife yet close to town!New London - $439,000
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Bradford, New Hampshire 03221Built by one of the areas Quality Builders (Paddock Const.) this 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath RANCH STYLE home could be yours! The “house brags” of mountain views, a gently slopping 2.4 acre lot with a level driveway approach to the two car attached garage, two fireplaces (one brick and one vermont casting heating stove in the family room-kitchen area), a full unfinished basement (ready for expanded living space and/or a recreation area), master bedroom with a full bath, a double doored mudroom entrance (great for heating effeciency in the winter and cleanliness during mud season) and OH yah (!) did I mention the hills to the south that you will enjoy the view of (some clearing needed) and the passive solar gain. $255,000Renting opportunity available. $1100 per month
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ENFIELD: Well loved older home with Spacious living room, dining room and kitchen, light & bright family room, den or 1st floor bedroom, with 2Bdrms upstairs, spacious back yard. Attached garage. Outbuildings. Great location on dead end street, nice 3/4 acre village lot. Walking distance downtown and much more. Price Reduced, $159,900.
LEBANON: Development potential for 26.86 +/- acres of land situated on the corner of Dulac Street and Slayton Hill Road, with road frontage at 3 locations. New recorded survey at Grafton County Registry. Estimated condo units at 60+ units by local engineering firm. Water & sewer hook-ups at Dulac Street. Situated between City Hall and I-89 @ Exit 19, a short drive to DHMC and Dartmouth College. Listing Broker has ownership interest. Reasonably offered at $425,000.
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RIVERFRONT COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT at the center of Enfield's Main Street Community, Historic Copeland Block, a 4 level brick veneer building beautifully restored in 2000 with its many historic features, into 15 beautiful units of lease space. Central A/C & Heat, Prequalified buyers by appointment. $399,000. New Price $299,000
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CRYSTAL LAKE WATERFRONT: 5+ acres of woodlands offer privacy at the end of private road to cedar sided home on the shores of the lake. Gorgeous views of the lake and mountains from the 3 sided wrap-around porch. Lots of natural finished wood. Choose between 1st floor or 2nd floor master suite. If you like privacy you will love this home. $649,000.
ENFIELD
CRYSTAL LAKE: A great chance to buy a 0.9+ acre lot very close to a shared private beach with picnic tables, shared docks for your boat/canoe/kayak. This lot is "almost" directly across the street from the beach. Build your dream home and relax, see what lake living is all about. Build at the lake! Reduced to $74,900.
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CLAREMONT - 1 floor country living on a quiet cul-de-sac! Check out the newer kitchen with oak cabi-nets, generator hook-up, wood floors, garage with attached shed, and a 2-year old roof. Snowmobile trail access is right across the street. $132,500
CHARLESTOWN - Quality home with modern kitchen and stainless steel appliances, ceramic tiled kitchen and baths, and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Quality materials upstairs, too! Plus a detached barn, generator, and 5+ acres. $209,900
NEWPORT - Move-in ready home with new carpet, nice wood floors, updated kitchen & bath, replace-ment windows, fresh interior & exterior paint and a big fenced back yard for children & pets. Relax on the screen porch or putter in your own barn! $139,900
NELSON - An opportunity of a lifetime to own a rare piece of property on Granite Lake, one of the clearest spring fed lakes in NH. 4 yr old open concept home with front porch, cathedral ceilings, huge master bedroom, 50 feet of lake frontage with boat dock, and amazing views! $279,000
CLAREMONT - 2 houses for 1 price! Nice 3BR home in the front with a 1-year old furnace, updated wiring and much more. The adorable rear home was redone in 2008 and has a 10x24 deck off the back yard! Great scenario for rental or extended family. $159,900
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CHESTER, VT - Spacious (over 2300 sq ft) 4 bedroom in-town home with wrap-around porch, garage, and a nice sized side yard. In need of some TLC, but what a splendid beauty she will be when completed! $139,900
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Grafton: Privately situated on 6+ acres, this country home has many upgrades. Beautiful new hickory kitchen, nice wood fireplace in the living room, newly renovated full bath with Jacuzzi bath tub, maple cabinets and tile floor, another renovated 1/2 bath and more. Enjoy the farmers porch and the wonderful landscaped grounds. Plenty of space with an office/study too. Wild life all around. Close to Enfield line (7/10's a mile) and Canaan line(mile and half) (only 4 miles to C.E.S.). $200,000
Grafton: Excellent potential for assisted living facility w/elevator, dual ovens, large rooms/living room. This beautifully crafted 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths colonial has all the comforts of home with approximately 4000 square feet of living space. Having 3 fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with Corian and granite counters, maple floors & more. This home is handicap accessable with even a 3 floor elevator. Situated on 2.5 acres with an older barn included. Reasonably priced! No zoning in Grafton (just planning board approval). $292,900
Canaan: Make it yours! Why buy used when you can have new? Privacy, yet close to schools, DHMC, Dartmouth College, and shopping! 2 Bdrm, 1 bath Cape on 5.07 Acres with views of Shaker Mountain. Upstairs plumbed for bath & heating. Turn-key and will be done in September! Options: Dormers, Farmer’s Porch, Finish upstairs, Garage, Breezeway, all at an additional expense. $189,000
Enfield: Stunning country log home on 15 acres! Beautifully crafted this home offers an open space living area with 2-story stone fireplace, a tiled entry room with built-in storage including a pantry, a newly finished recreation room in the basement, a first floor den and office plus a 3/4 bath. Custom renovations in 2004 which more than doubled the size of the house included a new kitchen and garage. Paved driveway to an attached 2 car garage and breezeway. Privately situated near Crystal Lake. A must see! $349,900
Sunapee: Enjoy 1/6th ownership in a lakefront lot on Lake Sunapee with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath well cared for home around the corner from the lake lot. Home has new windows and a new slider along with some new flooring. Come and check this one out. $258,900
Enfield: Lower level daylight walkout finished space. Wonderful views of Mascoma Lake! Nice sunny location with deeded access to the Lake. This home is beautifully maintained and would be a great family compound. You have the main house with an attached one bedroom apartment plus separate guest quarters on the lower level. Main house has open kitchen/dining area which flows to a large living room with propane gas fireplace. You need to see this property to fully appreciate its' utility and beauty! $529,000
Enfield: Magnificent 4600 sq ft Cape surrounded by stone walls, views and Mascoma Lake beach rights. This home boasts a gourmet kitchen, a great room with bar & fireplace, an office, a grand master bedroom & bath with walk-in closets and more! Open concept layout for living space. Great for entertaining. Well landscaped and ready to move right in. $549,900
Canaan: Three homes for the price of one! This country log 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths home on 7.7 acre has a beautiful stone hearth with a wood stove in the living room. The den/study has a private full bath. Features a large enclosed porch to relax and enjoy. Also included is a over sized heated garage with a 2 bedroom spacious apartment. (rents for $850/mo) The apartment is very well done with custom woodwork. Additional 2004 mobile home is well kept and rented out for $900/month. $274,900
Canaan: This is a wonderful location!!!! Private and very accessible with short commute to the Upper Valley.Property has 438 foot of road frontage and 887 feet on frontage on Mascoma River. House cannot be seen from road. It is a charming setting. $149,000
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How is the Market?Well, I get asked that question a lot. My first thought is, I am glad to be in this Market vs. other areas
of the country. We have dipped, but not as fast or as far as many other places around the country. Part of the reason is the market here did not go up as fast, so we did not fall as hard. If you think about a subdivision in Florida with 600 homes and the fact that prices are based on what has recently sold, when things are hot, there is plenty of evidence to raise the price many times during the year. In Wolfeboro for example, we only average about 100 home sales a year at many different price points and categories. This makes for a slower and healthier growth in the market place.
Having said that, we have seen a dip in our market. Carroll County saw the average price of a single family home hit a high $229,000 in 2007, but has since dropped down to $180,000 as of last year. This is still almost double the value of homes in 1998, which was only $95,000.
The second reason I am glad to be in this area of the country is our lakes! I grew up on and now live on Lake Winnipesaukee. Fortunately, I have had much success in selling a number of properties on the Lake. As far as I am concerned, there is no better back yard than “Winni”. A lot of buyers agree. The hardest part of the Winnipesaukee market is finding the right property that matches your particular needs.
Criteria when looking at a Waterfront home include:
Then you look at the house!I believe this is why we are seeing the number of homes being sold on the Lake start to climb drastically.
People are securing the dream piece of property and will build later. In the height of the market 2005, there were 124 total sales on the Lake; in 2008 homes sales hit a low of 77. Last year we saw 108 and we are ahead of that pace in early August (69 this year vs. 54 last year). Most of my recent waterfront sales are purely land sales, a 3.5 million, a 3.2 million, a 1.75 million, a 1.6 million. All these sales either have a new construction home, one currently being built or one that will soon be built. These buyers recognize that even in a “down” market, supply is low for quality waterfront properties, so as the market recovers the pent up demand will make it hard to secure the right place for the right price.
Lakes Region Real EstateA conversation with a Leading Realtor
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What has Mitt Romney’s presence on Lake Winnipesaukee done to home values?
I believe we have not yet seen the full effect of the exposure Mitt Romney has shined on the Lakes Re-gion. In the past, buyers of our real estate were people who had connections with the area. They were either campers from one of the many lake front camps, someone who vacationed here as a kid or some-one from the Boston area. There was always something connecting them to the area. Now, we are seeing Lake Winnipesaukee and Wolfeboro in the news almost every day. The exposure has been unbelievable. I believe more people are coming here to explore Mitt’s town that would never have heard “Lake Win-nipesaukee” otherwise. And once they are here, there is nothing not to like. I mean, who doesn’t like not paying a sales tax?
Are all second homes waterfront?Some people don’t like boating and they do not need to be right
on the water, however they still want something special to look at out their windows. We are called the Lakes Region, but we have some spectacular view properties. For example, 164 Cir-cuit Road, in the Granite Section of Ossipee, NH. The property covers 30 plus acres on top of Pocket Mountain. It has views to the North and South, just gorgeous. The owner put a very nice garage with an apartment above and has plans for a very nice log home. It is on the Market at $375,000, which is a great price for your own Mountain Top only an hour and forty-five minutes from Boston.
What if you have a big family and lots of friends?Well, if you want to be in Wolfeboro and you have a large
family or multiple families who want a piece of the big lake, then 57 Fullerton Shore is perfect. There are a total of four homes and one is a duplex! The property has 2.7 acres is completely level with a beach, lots of lawn, an entertain-ment deck at the water’s edge, 3 additional docks, boat-house and 735 feet of shorefront. Something truly unique in desirable Winter Harbor on Lake Winnipesaukee.
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What is your favorite part of living on the lake?
I love being able to go out to dinner by boat. There is nothing quite like getting home with your work clothes on, and 10 minutes later being in shorts, heading down the Lake to Meredith to eat at Lago with the family or friends.
Is there a town on the lake where you get more for your money?Moultonborough is one of the best kept secrets on the Lake. The
town has a ton of pristine waterfront properties, but because it is a longer drive from Boston, you can get a lot more for you money. For example, my listing at 210 Wentworth Shores Road listed at $1,375,000 with an state of the art kitchen, 207 feet of water-front and huge grand-fathered dock would be closer to if not over $2,000,000 if it was located in Wolfeboro.
Are there any Golf Communities on the Lake?Yes, there is a very nice private club on the North East side of
Lake Winnipesaukee called Bald Peak. There are some spectacular view properties, some very nice homes along the Donald Ross Golf Course and some wonderful waterfront properties. For example, 18 Wallbridge Way, this 6 bedroom, 5 1/2-bath home is an architectural gem, featuring large rooms with 9 foot ceilings, a lovely step-down living room with French doors to the flagstone terrace, formal din-ing, many built-ins, large kitchen and central air. It is situated near the Club house, on the 9th hole and has gorgeous views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Imagine how beautiful the course is overlooking the lake. Bald Peak is a gated community with great kids programs, tennis, adult socials, multiple beaches and association docking.
Are there other nice Lakes besides Lake Winnipesaukee?For sure, Lake Wentworth is a great example. It is located in
Wolfeboro, NH, so the quaint downtown that has been in the news so much lately due to Romney would be your stomping grounds as well. The lake itself is a 3000 plus acre spring fed lake with crystal blue water. It actually feeds into Lake Winnipesaukee through the Swift River. Many prefer to be on Wentworth rather than Winnipesaukee due to the lower boat traffic and quieter wa-ters. You can get a better value on the Wentworth than on Win-nipesaukee. For example, 88 Holden Shores Road at $659,000 is
a beautiful piece of property with a walk in sandy beach, beauti-ful views and great docking for boats. The homes on this shoreline have been in families for generations. The draw is the quiet road, the close proximity to town, the clean water and sandy bottom, the long views and the fact you can walk to town on the Bridge Falls path. Another option on Wentworth is an Estate Sized lot which boasts over 400 feet of waterfront and has 6.4 acres. A great way to get your dream house is by building it. Given the frontage and the views, you cannot over build this on lot.
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If you want even quieter water, look no further than Lower Beech Pond in low tax Tuftonboro. This Glacial spring fed Lake is over 60 feet deep and one of the cleanest in NH (Upper Beech Pond is the town water supply). One of the largest parcels on the lake just hit the market, it is a nice three bedroom home with a large two car detached garage and the property has over 15 acres of privacy with 324 feet of waterfront. The tranquility of the lake is ensured by large amounts of undeveloped land and an agreement in place for low horse power boats. A perfect spot for Kayakers!
What can you get for under $300,000 in Wolfeboro?A great property with lots of custom features is locat-
ed on the South side of town at 35 Boulder Brook Road. Listed at $283,000, the property consists of 6.94 wooded private acres with beautiful gardens surrounding the home. Come relax on the 10 x 42 front porch or have din-ner on the 10 x 42 three season porch overlooking nature. The home has a first floor master suite with an oversized custom tile shower, a well appointed kitchen featuring a Viking 36 stove, open concept floor plan, huge cathedral ceilings, lots of solid pine walls and ceilings and is de-signed to let in lots of natural light. The perfect getaway or retirement home.
What is the most coveted aspect of a waterfront home?Easy... it is a Boathouse. There are many varieties of boat-
houses, with various levels of construction, but all give you the advantage of not covering your boat every time you use it. Ex-isting over the water boathouses have been here for decades, but it is impossible to permit one with current regulations. Modern Construction of a boathouse brings the structure into the shoreline and out of the view of neighboring properties. Two great examples of oversized boathouses are features on two luxury listings located on Springfield Point and Tranquil-ity Lane, two premier locations on the lake. They are both fea-tured in the real estate listings section of this article.
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Deborah violette 603-252-0212
$1600.00/mo (Plus Utilities)
Over 500 feet of sandy frontage on the just right lake. (Not too big, not too small) House has big rooms with windows towards the lake. Living room has stone fireplace plus lots of space. Six acre Lot has apple trees, pine trees, and lots of garden and play space. Highland Lake has perfect fishing (rainbow and brook trout, small mouth bass) and good swimming and boating. Front room has been used as prfessional office - could be used as family room, or entertainment center. House has been loved and cared for by one family, ready for the next one. Few places like it.
168 Main Street, Andover, NH 03216Phone: (603) 735-5444, Email: [email protected]
Andover, NH $1,300,000MLS# 4175713
Lake: winnipesaukee - 7 Br, 4.5 Ba
Lakes region realty group, rentals: 603-253-9871
$5,800.00/week (Sleeps 14)
Lake: winnipesaukee - 3 Br, 1.5 Ba
Lakes region realty group, rentals: 603-253-9871
$1,200.00/week (Sleeps 6)
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ADAM DOW Residential & Waterfront Specialist
Office: (603) 569-6060 | Direct: (603) 515-9473 | Cell: (603) 867-7311 | Fax: (603) 556-4215
Tuftonboro, NH - Great way to get on Lake Winnipesaukee. Unique in many ways. The property is being sold together, however there are two lots of record. The waterfront property has a large bedroom, a sleeping loft, a walk-in sandy beach, a 40 ft dock, and a level lot. The back property offers a two car garage with finished space above consisting of a living-room, kitchenette, bath and bedroom (new two-bedroom septic). There is a rental history both for summer and winter seasons.
Welcome home to Drew Farm in Brookfield a prestigious new subdivision in Brookfield NH. Located in a quiet country neighborhood yet minutes to Route 16 for an easy commute either north or south. Quality custom built home with many high end upgrades. Kitchen and Bathrooms are all granite and tile. Wood floors throughout first floor. Custom molding as well as custom staircase to second floor. Two master bedrooms one on the first floor and a second on the second floor. Radiant heat in basement and first floor. Insulation even in the interior walls. This house must be seen to appreciate the thought and attention to detail that went into designing and building it.
Fine View Farm, this home has been meticulously and exquisitely restored. All systems, throughout the house have been updated with top of the line equipment. All wiring, plumbing and windows have been replaced. This house has integrated the charm of the original features with all the convenience of modern day living. The house features 3 fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, 6 burner Thermador stove top, double ovens, farmers sink, and lovely painted cabinets. The house has a 4 car garage, a recently restored barn/workshop and cute little guest house... Then there's the view! The property has 60 acres and spectacular mountain views.
Lake Winnipesaukee.Wolfeboro... New, Quality Construction..Exceptional location.Outstanding Waterfront.Sunset and Mountain Views. Skiffington Homes has designed the perfect house to match this hard to come by waterfront location and quality lot in Wolfeboro. The home will amplify the shorefront attributes and will feature a first floor master suite, a beautifully designed kitchen with generous allowances, five nicely appointed baths, air conditioning, cathedral ceilings, custom woodwork, hardwood, tile, large decking system and the signature Skiffington screen porch. The property's assets include: a grass lawn from the home to the water, a u-shaped boat dock and one of the best views in Wolfeboro with only a short walk or boat ride to Wolfeboro's quaint downtown.
Introducing Wingate Farm, c. 1790, a perfect combination of Old World charm, brilliantly blended with New World Amenities. Every foot of the antique wide pumpkin pine flooring, the hand carved crown moldings and railings have been meticulously restored with integrity to better than original beauty. A Chefs Kitchen with DCS, Fisher-Paykal and Sub-Zero appliance replace the skillet on the wood stove. There are 7 fireplaces throughout the main farm house. Every room decorated with a warm pallet of color complimenting exquisite country decor. Six outbuildings include large post and beam barn, a two-stall horse barn, a two story retro game room and children's Play House. Sit back and relax by the gunite pool with stunning landscaping and patios.
Custom Katahdan Cedar log home offers complete privacy. Located in Wolfeboro, NH it is minutes from town,but tucked away on a road less traveled. The home has a high-end quality kitchen, one floor living and a master suite with bath, extras include security system, radiant heat, custom hickory cabinets and floors, granite counters and stone fireplace. Professionally landscaped level lot!
28 & 30 Basin Drive Tuftonboro NH$569,000Bedrooms 3Bathrooms 2Sq. Ft. 1500Year Built 1960Acres 0.25MLS # 4143023
30 Currie's WayBrookfield, NH$489,900Bedrooms 5Bathrooms 4Sq. Ft. 4000Year Built 2008Acres 2.03MLS # 4177488
988 Beech Pond RoadTuftonboro, NH$599,999Bedrooms 3Bathrooms 2Sq. Ft. 2444Year Built 1779Acres 60.00MLS # 4139182
151 Clark RoadWolfeboro NH$2,995,000Bedrooms 4Bathrooms 5Sq. Ft. 3927Year Built 2013Acres 0.75MLS # 4138208
15 Dame RoadTuftonboro, NH$1,585,500Bedrooms 4Bathrooms 6Sq. Ft. 4974.00Year Built 1790Acres 78.80MLS # 4178787
520 North Line Road,Wolfeboro NH$429,000Bedrooms 3Bathrooms 2Sq. Ft. 1869Year Built 2006Acres 5.50MLS # 4143975
Elegant 10,400 sq ft estate blends integrity, quality and function. There is no home like it. Yes, it has a 34 x 34 boathouse,250 ft of frontage, Caribbean sandy beach, dock, tennis court that becomes a rink in winter, that is where the similarity ends. Inside is meticulously adorned from the heart with finely hand-crafted rich wood details, warm hardwood floors, exquisite carpeting, imported tiled floors, and artistically assembled wall coverings with a timeless color pallet. Built to the integrity of a fine craftsman with museum quality finish. Designed with family needs in mind, yet would work as a corporate retreat including multiple private living areas and guest kitchen, whole home security, lighting and sound system. Ideal for grand entertainment or intimate gatherings. Chefs kitchen accommodates the finest cuisines.
Unique Lake Winnipesaukee Estate with vast panoramic vistas, over broad open water with distant mnt views and spectacular and ever changing sunsets. 3.1 acres, 2 lots of record,342 of waterfront. Property also includes a 2 bay 1600 sq ft boathouse, built in 2004, containing two 30' slips, as well as external dock and breakwater. Chef's kitchen featured in design book, and large master suite overlooking the western views. Additional bedrooms are well appointed en suite style. Walk out lower level is a 700sf Adirondack style family room with broad lake views. Built in tiger maple wine cabinets, and stone fireplace. Oak paneled elevator that will take you to every floor. Home is connected by a breezeway to a cottage style guesthouse with 2 private bedroom suites. 2 Bays of free standing garage were converted into a rec area. 2 additional bays attached to main house. State of the art systems throughout: HVAC, full security low temp sensors, and irrigation. Full pkg avail upon req.
179 Springfield Point RdWolfeboro, NH$4,888,888Bedrooms 5Bathrooms 9Sq. Ft. 10328Year Built 1996Acres 1.20MLS # 4074214
24 Tranquility LaneAlton NH$6,380,000Bedrooms 7Bathrooms 10Sq. Ft. 8600Year Built 2004Acres 3.10MLS # 4170632
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Roche Realty Group“We Sell the Lakes Region”™
Meredith Office97 Daniel Webster Hwy
Meredith, NH 03253Tel: (603) 279-7046
Toll free: (800) 926-5253
Visit us on the web at: www.rocherealty.com
Laconia Office1921 Parade Road
Laconia, NH 03246Tel: (603) 528-0088
Toll free: (888) 214-0088
Laconia: 5 BR, 5 BA low maintenance, energy efficient home with an expansive deck, 3 fireplaces, walk-out skylights, panoramic views, and beach rights.$749,000 MLS# 4176259
Gilford: 5 BR, 4 BA custom built home with 4,868 sqft. of living space. Features natural woodwork, a wood fireplace, a patio, and an attached 3-car garage.$660,000 MLS# 4163360
Meredith: 2-3 BR, 3 BA home with 3,385 sqft. of living space. Features a high-end custom kitchen, an expansive deck, an enclosed porch, and two 2-car garages.$499,900 MLS# 4141478
Meredith: 2 BR, 2 BA contemporary with 70' of shorefront on Lake Winnipesaukee. Features an oversized dock, deck, enclosed screen porch, and detached 2-car garage.$699,000 MLS# 4149731
Meredith: 3 BR, 4 BA colonial with beach rights on Lake Winnisquam. Features a balcony, a gas fireplace, a covered porch, and a heated 3-car attached garage.$589,900 MLS# 4149930
Laconia: 5 BR, 3 BA colonial with 3,910 sqft. of living space. Features a 1st floor multi-room sound system, an enclosed porch, and beach rights on Winnipesaukee.$449,000 MLS# 4157630
Franklin: 2 BR, 2 BA contemporary with shorefront on Webster Lake. Features a dock, deck with remote awning, and an oversized 2-car garage with bonus room.$379,000 MLS# 4138351
Laconia: 2 BR, 2 BA contemporary cape with beach rights on Lake Winnipesaukee. Features an enclosed porch, a covered deck, 2 fireplaces, and a 2-car garage under.$640,000 MLS# 4144720
Moultonborough: 3 BR, 4 BA home with filtered views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Features a large wrap-around deck, 2 fireplaces, and an attached 3-car garage.$399,500 MLS# 4123920
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Located Minutes FroM downtown Meredith & center harbor the "Joshua Norris Homestead," has been lovingly restored & updated. Situated on 16 mani-cured acres, the 4100sf main house includes 5 bedrooms & 4 baths. The home features a large center hall entry, 8 fireplaces, library, cooks kichen & hand hewn beams throughout. The property is lined with stone walls, rolling fields, apple & peach trees & a large pond. From the enclosed porch you overlook a vista over one hundred different varieties of perennials. Also on the property is a 200 year old post & beam barn & a 600 square foot studio. This is truly one of the great estates in the Lakes Region & a tremendous value! offered at $849,000.
3 Main St, Meredith, NH 03253603.677.7012www.nhlakesproperty.com
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NEWBURY - One level living for this three bedroom and two full bath home on 2.7 acres, detached 2 stall heated garage, low taxes and low heat cost, new improvements. $145,000
WARNER - This place is deceiving from the front, it has 4 to 5 BR’s, 2 baths, mostly wood floors, attached 26’X40’ garage, in town but private large back yard, dead end street, new updates. $238,500
NEWBURY - Blodgett Landing location for this boathouse with floating dock. VIEWS of Mt Sunapee. Great sunny exposure. Super Lake Sunapee property. $85,000
SUNAPEE - Ledge Pond direct waterfront home, newer septic, wood interior, fireplace, private 150 feet of shore on desirable lake. Large dock, views of loons, water and woods! $299,500
NEWBURY - Lots of extras, granite counters, cherry kitchen, built-ins, newer 24’X24’ barn, wood and tile floors, formal dining, first floor in-law suite or master BR suits with family room and kitchen. Gardens, Nice! $398,500
NEWBURY - Owner/artist/craftsman’s home, red oak cabinets, honed granite & black limba countertop, special trim, built-ins, wood, steel & stone, 3 BR’s, 2 ½ bath, 3.5 acres, barn, many extras. $379,500
SPRINGFIELD - One of the oldest homes in town, George Hill Road location, 40 ft x 36 ft barn, over 100 acres, long road frontage, older plantings & overgrown fields, needs new owners to freshen up. $272,500
NEWBURY - Immaculate 3 plus BR and 3 baths home, wood floors, granite counters, many extras, 18’X30’ new barn, 4.3 acres, brook with trout, super landscaping, paved drive. $372,500
BRADFORD - Route 103 location for this smaller home, nice plantings, large deck, gift shop & work shop, one acre, well cared for home. $103,500
BRADFORD - Newer Cape with dormers, 3 bed-rooms, 2 ½ baths, granite, tile and many different woods, large rooms, all applianced, 3.5 acres, screen porch off kitchen area, potential circular drive. Three stall carriage shed. $289,500
NEWBURY - Commercial location within 2/10’s of a mile of Lake Sunapee and New-bury Harbor. Recently painted and new flooring, 2.8 acres, vinyl sided, newer roof, clean and neat. $149,500
SUTTON - Immaculate cottage, mostly wood floors and walls, VIEWS from long screen porch, many new updates, Turn key, dock 28’X5’ directly across street, raft, Blaisdell Lake Waterfront. $179,500