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Market Activity on Winnipesaukee Heats up as July 4th 2015 Approaches.

Many Winnipesaukee listings are seeing an increase in activity in the past week.

Some highly desirable Winnipesaukee properties went under contract in June, such as 131 Windermere, pictured in the below flyer.

131Windermere Road Moultonborough

Please see the new video of 131 Windermere Road in the below link:

131 Windermere New Video.

4 Bedroom Newer Construction Winnipesaukee Home for Rent

$3600.00 a week.

Enjoy Summer Days in Meredith NH by the Lake!

Convenient Meredith NH location.

Great views.

Interior has fir beams and hardwood floors.

4 bedrooms.

Lower level family room.

Western Exposure and Privacy.

2 Private docks.

Private waterfront.

Immaculate and beautifully designed and built by a premier NH home builder.

Just a few minutes to down town amenities by car or boat!

Call Nicole Watkins for details. (603) 707-7575.

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Early Morning View from this Spindle Point Winnipesaukee Meredith NH Rental.

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Winnipesaukee homes for sale.

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New Listing June 8, 2015 Elevates Lakeside Living with Exceptional Privacy and Views.

 

Ideal Winnipesaukee Setting at 131 Windermere Road Moultonborough NH.

Ideal Winnipesaukee Setting at 131 Windermere Road Moultonborough NH.

131 Windermere Road Offers Ideal Location for Boaters, Crystal Clear Waterfront, and More.

Lake location offers views and proximity to lakeside towns.

Lake location offers views and proximity to lakeside towns.

Lake location offers views and proximity to lakeside towns.

Privacy, Lake and Mountain Views, Superbly Private Sandy Beach.

Moultonborough NH - So beguiling is the privacy, that you will rightly feel that here, you have found one of the most spectacular Lake Winnipesaukee parcels.

The stunning lake and mountain views will inspire you.  From the moment you enter the home, you'll see these exceptional views. From the living room, sliding glass doors open to the large deck with new composite decking.  Because of the geography of the shoreline,  you'll enjoy a generous amount of sun on this waterfront parcel on the Leeward side of Long Island. (Calm waters when much of the lake has 'white caps' is another great feature for those who enjoy swimming, kayaking, and water-skiing).

Quiet water in a protected bay.Sunny lot offers level areas for play.Home as seen from beach.Looking right from the beach.Looking left from the beach.Misty morning view from boat leaving 131 WindermereView from deck at 131 WindermereSunny day at 131 WindermereView of Ossipee Mountain Range.Long lake and mountain viewsPanoramic viewsAnd more views

Your sandy beach, which curves in slightly and is completely level to the lake is a rare luxury. Stonewalls and walkways on the property create a park-like setting, yet there are enough trees punctuating the lawn to provide cool sitting areas on hot summer days.  Relaxation is easy in this tranquil setting!  Wildlife in the area includes Bald Eagles, Loons, and Herons who also enjoy this exceptional privacy. Day or evening this is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods on Winnipesaukee.

Ample Parking for You, Family, and Guests.

  • 2 Car attached garage,
  • 3 Car detached garage,  including a backup electrical generator, and
  • A newly paved driveway with pervious pavers.

Stellar Waterfront!

Whether you are playing on or near the waterfront, this home offers many of the features most sought-after by Winnipesaukee enthusiasts.

  • Crystal clear waterfront,
  • Near conservation land on Ragged Island (loon sanctuary),
  • Central lake location for boating to lakeside towns and their amenities,
  • Stunning views of the Ossipee Mountain Range are protected from further development under conservation easement,
  • 1 + acre lot offers plenty of room for entertaining and recreating outdoors,
  • Expansive lawn is easily maintained, but can also be converted to a more natural landscape if a buyer prefers,
  • Patio with outdoor hot-tub,
  • Extensive decking for relaxing,
  • A sunny lot also offers mature trees to provide shade on hot days.

Interior features are lovely:

  • Vaulted ceiling in the living room,
  • Beautifully finished built-ins,
  • 2 fireplaces,
  • New bamboo floors,
  • New kitchen in 2008 with custom tile,
  • 2 New baths,
  • 4 Bedrooms,
  • Master suite w/ steam shower & its own laundry and deck,
  • Family room/library,
  • Recreational room w/ wet bar.

Windermere Association amenities include tennis courts and the Winnipesaukee  Windermere association beach with sunsets! (This association beach is a shared beach....in addition to your own private beach.)

This Moultonborough Winnipesaukee waterfront home is offered at $1,595,000. 

View the 131 Windermere Road listing sheet.  View the 131 Windermere Road house plans, virtual tour and Photogallery

Contact Nicole Watkins, Exclusive Listing Agent.

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Picture a Moment When Grace Lingered.

A Moment When Grace Lingered...

Grace Kelly pictured at 128 Veasey Shore Road Meredith, where she spent many a pleasant moment.

 

Grace Kelly enjoyed friends and quiet moments at 128 Veasey Shore Road Meredith, NH.

Grace Kelly enjoyed friends and quiet moments at 128 Veasey Shore Road Meredith, NH.

 

128 Veasey Shore Offers an Experience of Winnipesaukee Now and Then.

Today, 128 Veasey Shore offers a singular amalgam of beauty.  With a bygone era appeal, the 1928 refurbished boathouse has a relaxed atmosphere.   The camp style living quarters lure you in if the words you want to hear are "You are at the Lake!"

The antique Winnipesaukee boathouse rooms include bedrooms , kitchenette, 3/4 bath, and a vaulted great room with a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, all with a natural wood finish.

Panoramic lake views are seen through the large windows alongside the boathouse.  A porch with fireplace built over the water is a perfect place to watch the sunset ribbons splash the sky above Beaver Island in the evenings.

Adirondack Flavor from Boathouse Matches Elements of Main Home.

The split log siding exterior of the boathouse matches the split log siding of the expansive lower level porch of the main home.

The 2003 built home is sited on 2 plus acres.

Built by a premier builder, the home offers 6 bedrooms, including 4 ensuite bedrooms upstairs.  A dramatic entry way with lake views and alternate entrances from the attached garage and side door of the porch make living easy year round.

The first floor master suite, Chef's kitchen with panoramic lake views, walk-in pantry, office/library, living room, dining room, and den are on the first floor.

A media room,  family room, bedroom, and large office/laundry room with a lovely lake view are on the lower level.  An over sized utility room has double doors for lawn vehicles.

Additional room above the garage is ready to be finished to suit a buyer's need or whim.

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A Landscape Like no Other in Meredith, New Hampshire.

Panoramic views, quiet waters, a natural sandy beach, additional private area for a perched beach, and a location near 2 downtown areas in an estate neighborhood. The premier builder could not replace this construction and this landscape at this price. Also unique is the 110 ft. permanent dock with a 20' x 30' island-like patio. Enjoy all day sun or shade!

View the listing sheet for 128 Veasey Shore Road, Meredith, NH.

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View the New Planomatic Tour of 128 Veasey. New Photos and House Plans of the Main Home and Living Quarters of the Boathouse.

October sunrise at the

October sunrise at the "live-in" boathouse at 128 Veasey Shore Road, Meredith, NH.

Even in the post peak foliage days, this Meredith waterfront home and boathouse is exquisite.

View this Planomatic Tour of this Meredith Winnipesaukee home for sale

 

76 Veasey Shore - The Hour between Dog and Wolf Still Shows this Property as Unambiguously Lovely

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New Twilight Photos of 76 Veasey Shore Road, Meredith

The" hour between dog and wolf" comes from the French phrase "entre chien et loup".  It refers to a certain time of day that the lighting is shifting, making it difficult to discern between dog and wolf, friend or foe.

October itself is a month of shifting, when all the colors of Fall can come and go quickly. When the wind can obliterate the colors overnight and the new day can seem like a new world more than a new month.

The excitement in the ever-changing days of October is one of the aspects I love about New Hampshire and Lake Winnipesaukee.  A property like 76 Veasey Shore, Meredith NH, which has expansive lake and mountain views and ponds surrounded by gardens and woodlands is a serene world almost unto itself and a perfect spot to enjoy the ever-shifting days of Fall in New Hampshire.

The photos of 76 Veasey Shore taken at twilight, when many trees are already losing their leaves, is a type of moody beauty not always used to market Winnipesaukee Lake Homes for Sale, but the seasons are one of the reasons New Hampshire is magnificent and these photos celebrate it.

The elements of New Hampshire celebrate the mystery and potential for change in everything in our world.

Come enjoy the beauty of the elements at 76 Veasey Shore on October 12th 11AM-2PM.

As a preview, view the twilight photos of 76 Veasey Shore on the 76 Veasey Twilight Photos Link.

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2 Open Houses at Spectacular Waterfront Homes! Stop by 10/12/2014

2 Open Houses!

Winnipesaukee Homes to Delight!

 

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Both homes are ideal for those who want privacy and quiet locations on Winnipesaukee.

Stop by my 2 Open Houses between visiting the NH Home Builders "Parade of Homes" houses. Homes on Cottage Road in Moultonborough as well as homes in Gilford, Laconia, will be featured in this 2014 Parade of Homes.

Stop by at the following 2 homes when you are traveling between Moultonborough and Gilford.

Visit 20 Senter Cove Road, Tuftonboro from 10:00-12:00 on Sunday 10/12/14.

  • Built by Cargill Construction, with this premier builder's eye for elegance, this home is located near Bald Peak Colony Club.
  • Southwest exposure
  • Beautiful landscaping,
  • Charming bunkhouse with fireplace and antique windows,
  • Fir doors,
  • Hart pine floors,
  • Real fieldstone fireplace
  •  Picturesque views of Gem Island and Gunstock are all winning!!

Visit 76 Veasey Shore Road, Meredith, NH from 11:00 to 2:00 Sunday 10/12/14.

What are the elements of this  magnificent Veasey Shore lake house?

  • Many elements are borrowed from the "New Old House".
  • Beautiful hickory floors combine with white wainscoting to create a sumptuous and "lakey" feeling.
  • You'll feel like you are staying at a Bed and Breakfast and that your own vacation fairy has prepared a delightful retreat for you!
  • "Yesterday's character for today's home" is how Russel Versaci describes the New Old house.
  • The homeowner has created a home that has classic characteristics with proven appeal.
  • Time honored New England cottage archtitecture, while including all of the modern comfort that the discerning Buyer has come to expect.
  • The lantern style exterior lighting reflects beautifully in the ponds to create a "world apart" feeling that is relaxing!
  • Shingle style homes were a freestyle mix of details. Sprawling floor plan that lends itself to relaxed summer living cottage is a conglomeration of different styles.
  • Meredith and Center Harbor amenities are just a 10 minute drive from the house.

Creating a new old house incoprporates the comforts of a modern home with the character elements of an old home. At 76 Veasey Shore Road Meredith, NH the Seller worked with Frank Demore, an Effingham, NH custom home builder to develop the character of her new old house, which was finished in 2006, but looks as if it might have been on its beautiful site on Lake Winnipesaukee forever.

 

Visit the Open House 10/12/14 at 76 Veasey Shore Road.

Visit the Open House 10/12/14 at 76 Veasey Shore Road.

 

One of the pieces she used to add the finishing touches to the Master Bedroom of this Frank Demore built home, is an art nouveau mantel for the Master Suite's gas fireplace.

The graceful and striking antique mantel comes from a raised mansion in Delaware. The hand painted and hand glazed Cerullian blue fish tiles on the mantel are juxtaposed to the mantels blonde oak wood.

The fish theme is carried throughout the home, and includes, fish tiles in one of the bathrooms. In the Master Bedroom, a custom book case is built around the antique mantel to cover the entire wall with a gallery shelf at the top. The hearth is travertine marble and weighs about nine hundred pounds.

  • Professionally applianced kitchen,
  • High velocity HVAC, '
  • Smarthouse" technology which has a total alarm system including freeze alert and security alert!
  • Visit this Virtual Tour of 76 Veasey for a preview!

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Just Listed! Perfect for Entertaining. Casual, Yet Elegant and Wrapped by 237 Feet of Winnipesaukee Waterfront.

Meredith NH - Located right next to iconic Hornets Nest Point, this waterfront jewel sparkles.

5.11 acres offers of indulgent privacy.
Guest quarters with deck perched atop the 3 car garage have lovely lake views. Enjoy lavish gardens, including water gardens and many perennials around the ponds and walkways.

Wow! This property will take your breath away even before you enter the charming main home. Designed with an artist's eye and executed by master craftsmen,  this home 76 Veasey Shore Road, Meredith at will keep your senses enthralled.

1st flr. luxury Master Suite & 3 ensuite bedrooms w/ tile baths on the upper level. Coffered ceilings, 8 ft. french doors, and 22 large windows make the first floor sunny, casual, & elegant.

Wainscoting throughout the 1st floor includes wainscoting in the large Chef's kitchen.

Second floor family room is wrapped by views of 237 feet of curving waterfront, completing the sense of being transported to a truly singular waterfront experience!

The large lot with 237 feet of waterfront offers Winnipesaukee privacy, yet the location is just a few minutes from Meredith and Center Harbor NH amenities. Ideal for year round living.

View the listing sheet for 76 Veasey Shore Road, Meredith NH.

Contact listing agent, Nicole Watkins for more details or to arrange a private tour.  (603) 707-7575.

If this home is not in your price range, feel free to search MLS or Meredith NH homes from $250,000 to $1,2000,000.

 

The Core Team of Winnipesaukee Experts from Lakes Region Realty Group is Still Here

How Can Buyers Find a Real Estate Agent in the Deluge of Agents on the Internet?

 

I've had potential buyers, who are new to the Lakes Region tell me that it is hard to know how to pick an agent because "there a zillion real estate agents to chose from."  Unfortunately, any agent can chose to call  him or herself a Winnipesaukee waterfront expert, or a specialist in new construction, luxury homes, or any other sort of home for that matter.  Given this reality of the internet age,  it is difficult to sort through pages of information posted on the internet to find the agent that best suits you.

Are looking for the Winnipesaukee insiders?

Are you looking for real estate agents who have been selling primarily Winnipesaukee homes for a decade or more?

Even at our own firm, since the merger, people looking to find the Lakes Region Realty Group agents with whom they worked, now need to look for us under our new sign at the Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty Moultonborough Office.
Conveniently, we remain in our 2 Lakes Region locations, including the main office, 60 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonborough, NH Unit #3.  If it is more convenient to make an appointment in Meredith, NH, call to make an appointment at  our 290 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith office.  For your convenience whether traveling by car or boat, we are directly across from the Meredith Town Docks.

We Can Discuss with you Your Lake Region Real Estate Needs & Match you with a Real Estate Specialist.

 

Our core team of agents, who have been experts and the ultimate insiders for Winnipesaukee waterfront real estate for decades continue to grow as a team.  Our ability to communicate with each other and share valuable information that benefits our clients and customers is invaluable.
Even during our "down time" we are discussing real estate.  We discuss what the ideal property would be for our buyer customers and clients.  Often these "relaxed" conversations lead to insights and pathways that lead our customers to homes that they love.  These conversations help to sell our seller clients' homes.
Without the sort of entrainment*, real estate knowledge, ability to listen to one another, compassion, and hard-earned mutual respect, we would just be a group of individuals who call ourselves real estate agents. We have been selling many properties this year in Alton, Wolfeboro, Gilford, Meredith NH and other towns as well as in the town of Moultonborough.  Finding you the home or Lakes Region property that best suits you is our mission.
Our team can advise you, whether you are looking for camps and lakefront cottages, or luxury homes for sale.  If you seek view properties or residential homes for sale in the Lakes Region its environs, we can help you by matching you with an individual or team well suited to your real estate needs.
If you want to work with an agent who has sold extensively  in a particular community such as Windward Harbor or Suissevale, we are happy to provide you with his or her extensive real estate resumes upon request.

Sale and Merger offers Network for Referrals.

At our firm, since the sale and merger, there are hundreds of agents who are part of our new firm, extending through Andover Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Lakes Region.
We have the benefit of that new extensive referral network.  but our agents who have been selling primarily Winnipesaukee homes for decades are still here at our Moultonborough NH office.
Our broker/sales manager and former sales manager are also both still here. They have provided a wealth of information to our office for decades.  Their combined knowledge and experience with developing subdivisions and building Winnipesaukee waterfront luxury homes as well as decades of transacting real estate is a resource we are able to connect with throughout the day in our office.  They and our agents have also compiled a library of language  for use in complex transactions. Our network of experts who can help you with surveys, engineering, home inspections, and other due diligence, work well together after years of experience working on Winnipesaukee waterfront transactions.
Call to ask questions about market activity in the niche of the market that interests you.  We're always happy to help.
New branding.  Same Core Team. Look for our sign at 60 Whittier Highway Moultonborough, NH.  Please call Nicole to make an appointment.
You're invited to view our firm's listings.
(*entrainment: as in to connect with each other in a heightened way that improves performance and function).

What Secrets Does Windermere Hold?

What Secrets Does Windermere Hold?

Windermere is a road poised at the end of Long Island.  Windermere Estates is the last named and gated neighborhood on this bridged island, known as Long Island. "Windermere Estates" leans against the widest part of Winnipesaukee. 

Dramatic lake and mountain views and serenity that comes from the surrounding woodlands and large expanse of lake.

The geography of the land at the end Windermere Estates is the shape of a mouth open and calling across the lake.  The name Windermere itself has the sound of a call or a beckon.  And for very good reason.  There is much about this part of the lake that is unique and wondrous.

The 107 Windermere Road Virtual Tour

shows the proximity to the lake of the main home, allowing for spectacular views.

 

 

Windermere Beach

Windermere Beach

 

Rather than recount what I consider magnificent about this part of the lake, I invite those interested in viewing my 107 Windermere listing, to tour this part of the lake by boat with me.  Why Not Experience Windermere for Yourself?

Ideal Winnipesaukee Offering at 107 Windermere

Privacy and the Potential for Many Waterfront Amenities.

Not only does 107 Windermere Road, Moultonborough offer spectacular beauty in one of Winnipesaukee's most classic and peaceful lakefront neighborhoods, this waterfront property has been reduced to $1,000,000 this past week. You have to tour first hand this part of the lake to appreciate this value.
 
 
The rectangular shaped parcel, 107 Windermere, is ideal. The waterfront is crystal clear and the angle of the shoreline gives you wonderful, pristine views in all directions. The roadside location of 107 Windermere is right across the street from a much larger parcel of land owned by Windermere Association.   Privacy and quality resonate in every aspect of this New Hampshire lake location.
 
 

2.2 Acre Land Parcel has 300 Feet of Waterfront and "Grandfathered" Proximity to the Lake.

This level, 2.2 acre lot has a long, sprawling 3 bedroom ranch home at water's edge.   Experience the sight of long lake and mountain views from this lot and you'll understand the lure of Long Island and its environs.  Rarely are such beautiful views right at your doorstep.   The sound of lapping water is just outside your windows.
 
 

3 Bedroom Home and 1 Bedroom Cottage are Currently on the Property.

The 3 bedrooms, living room, large den, and kitchen all have Lake Winnipesaukee's shoreline a few feet...or even less...outside the window.  Just a short ride on your jet ski can take you directly across the lake to Gilford NH amenities. Meredith and Center Harbor Bays are also just minutes away.  Why deal with road traffic when a boat ride can take you where you want to go?

Plenty of Room for an Extended Family to recreate at 107 Windermere Road.

Enjoy views past Ragged Island all the way across the lake to Rattlesnake Island.  This is an ideal  land parcel for a new construction home.  If privacy, central lake location, and end-of-Long-Island tranquility sound appealing, please call me to tour this property and this lake location.
 
107 Windermere's 300 ft. of waterfront is plenty of room for perched beach, large docking system, fire pit etc., subject to state and local permits.
 
This property might have particular appeal to those who would value a large guest cottage as part of their Winnipesaukee lake home.
 
Although the current guest cottage needs to be rebuilt, a grandfathered full guest cottage with kitchen, screen porch, living room, and kitchen of this size is rare on a single lot of record in Moultonborough.
 
Please see the below link to view the listing sheet for this Moultonborough NH waterfront home for sale.
 
 
 
107 Windermere listing details page....Price just reduced!
 
 
 
Contact Nicole Watkins, Exclusive Listing Agent, for details.
 
 
 
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