Kona Area Dream Parcel Seldom is available on the Winnipesaukee Market.

This Kona area custom built home in a protected Kona bay has a magnificent sugar sand beach and gentle waterfront. Nestled on a level lot at the end of a paved road with a long cobblestone lined driveway, this NH waterfront property has many unique features that have to be seen to be appreciated. The careful siting and adjacent woodlands of this finely detailed Craftsman Style home affords unusual privacy. A charming separate guest studio with its own garage, is also sited for privacy.  A manicured lawn and gardens create a park like setting for both the main home and guest suite. The main home's angled front entry leads to an open concept floor plan that provides panoramic water views with beautiful sunsets.This 3 bedroom, 12 room home also has a 580 ft. nearly finished bonus room over the main house garage, which could be finished for additional square footage.

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View the new video of 60 Ruppert Road, a Moultonborough NH Winnipesaukee waterfront, by visiting the listing details page and scrolling down until you see a frame of this new video.

Hardwood Floors, Furniture Finish Natrual Woodwork, and an Architect's Careful Design

The main house has hardwood floors throughout and furniture finish natural woodwork. Red birch, random width floors have a warmth that combines the best of cherry and fir wood. A well-designed kitchen with walk in pantry adjoins an entertaining area with wet bar. The living room features a two story fireplace. A four season sun room compliments the master bedroom suite. The open concept dining room has a barrel ceiling and water views on 2 sides. A laundry room and office complete the first floor rooms. The large 2nd story loft has two  separate areas for reading, office space, relaxing, watching television or just enjoying the lake views.  A craft room, 2 en suite bedrooms and the large, nearly finished bonus room complete the upstairs rooms.  Like the 1st floor, the 2nd floor has panoramic views and the sort of privacy that is reminiscent of being on an island. The architect and builder created a wonderful flow thought the home that takes into consideration the unique Winnipesaukee waterfront lot on which this property was sited. Waterfront amenities at 60 Ruppert Road, Moultonborough include a 50 dock and 2 moorings.

Beautiful Bay Could Convert Everyone into avid Swimmers!

The beautiful bay has clear sandy water and a sugar sand bottom.  The gentle waterfront is hard to resist and not only is it perfect for those who are not swimmers, but it may turn even reluctant swimmers into avid ones!  Enjoy all day sun, or find the shade of beautiful old trees or the abutting woodland if desired. If you haven't experienced the Kona area yet, you owe it to yourself to experience this property first hand.

With the Kona location there is lots to do, not only in summer, but  in Fall and winter as well, e. g., ice skating on the lake, cross country skiing and snowshoeing on trails off Jacobs/Colby road in the town forest, snowmobiling on trails off Moultonborough Neck Road, ice fishing, as well as skiing at your choice of many ski resorts within an hour and fifteen minutes from the Kona area of Moultonborough, NH.

With Some of the Best Interest Rates in Years, Now May be the Time to Buy!

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If you're curious about the Winnipesaukee real estate market, you may also want to visit all Winnipesaukee waterfront listings in Moultonborough or all owned Winnipesaukee or  all shared Winnipesaukee real estate.  Waterfront listings are available in many price ranges.  With low interest rates, now may be the time to buy. St. Mary's Credit Union offers very low rates on jumbo loans with as little as 5% down to qualified buyers. Local banks such as Laconia Savings Bank and Meredith Village Savings Bank also have very competitive rates. Contact mefor details.

A sand beach is often one of the first prerequisites that a person mentions when they are describing their dream home or describing a vacation destination near water.  Whether it is purely the easy access to the lake, memories of beaches from childhood, or the visual aesthetic of a beach that beckons, a beach is almost always on everyone's list.

Being a glacial lake, rocky Winnipesaukee shoreline is more common than shorefront with sand beaches. The current balance of beaches, rocky shoreline and wetlands is sufficient to keep Lake Winnipesaukee healthy for wildlife to live and people to enjoy. While natural beaches are sought after, depositing sand  into Lake Winnipesaukee to create a beach  is illegal.  To many, depositing sand into Winnipesaukee  seems innocent enough, but it can cause infinite damage to the lake.

Natural Beaches Such as the Ones Pictured Here are the Most Sought After Beaches.  Only Perched Beaches Can be Legally Created on Winnipesaukee

 

The biological damages of depositing sand into Winnipesaukee are among the most disturbing. It can smother bottom dwelling algae and invertebrates and disrupt the food chain by eliminating food necessary for fish to survive. Deposited sand can also destroy nesting and spawning sites for fish.

If clay is present in the deposited sand, chemical impacts can include decreased water clarity and other problems. The filling-in effects that all dumped sand creates could destroy the health and the beauty of the lake forever.  Being vigilant in how we treat Winnipesaukee will protect the lake for future generations.  If you are interested in looking for a home on Winnipesaukee ask me about Winnipesaukee homes with sand beaches, Big Squam Lake waterfront, or Winnisquam homes.

When a Sand Beach is not Naturally Occurring at a Winnipesaukee Waterfront Property, Perched Beaches may be Applied for Through the State of NH DES Wetlands Bureau.

A perched beach is constructed to prevent sand from filtering into the lake. If you have questions about perched beaches you can call the Wetlands Bureau at (603) 271-2147 for answers.  You can also view the NH DES Fact Sheet "Beach Construction - Water Quality Impacts of Dumping Sand".  For minimal impact rules, regarding activities such as replenishing sand beaches short of the high water mark, see the rules on the DES website.  Rule env-WT 303.04 (aa) relates to replenishing existing beaches.   The NH DES Wetlands rules can be found at http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/legal/rules/index.htm#wetlands

Conservation Land and Town Beaches on Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake Offer Beaches.

Hotels on the lake, beach bars, town beaches, and conservation land on Winnipesaukee all offer beaches for guests, residents, and visitors to enjoy, without illegal dumping of sand to create more beaches. The ecological balance of Lake Winnipesaukee deserves our reverence.

Bald Eagle Captures the Best Spot on Winnipesaukee to Watch Ice-Out 2012

The bald eagle in the photograph has a remarkable eye for real estate, having picked Hornet's Nest Point as his favored vantage point on the day before March 23, 2012, the earliest ice-out on Lake Winnipesaukee. The open branched, high trees and the proximity to water on both sides of the point quite clearly were irresistible to this bald eagle.  He spent the morning, after his fishing expedition, watching the ice leave the enormous expanse of Winnipesaukee by this 102 Veasey Shore estate property.

Winnipesaukee Surrounds Three Sides of Hornet's Nest Point

These late March days of historic interest couldn't have been seen from a more dramatic setting.  The peninsula at Hornet's Nest Point is distinctive;  there is vast open water on one side of the point.  The other side of the point has a protected, sugar sand bottom cove.  You don't need an eagle's eyesite to spot any fish that might be swimming in the crystal clear sandy water. Once the warmer days are back for the season, you can sit on the sandy beach and enjoy the breeze from Winnipesaukee surrounding you on three sides.  As the long southerly lake view stretches in front of you, ice-out, historic or not, will be just a distant memory.

11 Fuhr Drive Captures the Essence of Peace and Privacy Level Lot with a Sandy Beach and a Boathouse Sited on 1.4 acres of land in the desirable Hermit Cove area of Winnipesaukee, this lovely lot has a large sandy beach and is bordered on one side by a large brook that runs for much of the year.  The brook and flows into Winnipesaukee and is filled with fish for part of the Spring season. The 140 feet of Winnipesaukee waterfront offers privacy and, aside from the large sandy beach,  features a new 1 bay boathouse with room for a boat with a large beam, and a dock for sunning and enjoying your lake views or docking an additional boat. Ideal Location for Swimming, Kayaking.  Near Biking and Walking Trails. Swimming and kayaking are ideal activities for this protected location.  While this large cove is protected by an island... the center of the Winnipesaukee is just beyond this tranquil spot. Biking and running trails are nearby on Moultonborough Neck Road, which intersects with Fuhr Drive, where this property is located.  Jo Jo's Country Store is within 1 1/2 miles for shopping convenience. Interior Offers 3 Bedrooms on Entry Level - Wainscoting,  Fireplace,  and Sliders to deck 11 Fuhr Drive Captures the Essence of Peace and Privacy Recently and tastefully renovated,he entry level interior of this Moultonborough home for sale has wainscoting, a fireplace in the living room, and an open concept living room/dining area. The living room has sliding glass doors that open to a large deck. Living room, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, and dining area upstairs. A family room and 3/4 bath, and 2 rooms with additional partially finished space are downstairs. If quality lakefront, a and privacy are what you seek, please contact me to view my 11 Fuhr Drive listing.  You can't capture the feeling of this lot with words or photos.  It has to be experienced first hand.

Meredith NH - Recently reduced by $300,000, this open concept home is sited on one of the most magnificent lots ever developed. This open concept design by one of Lake Winnipesaukee's most prolific builders is perfect for relaxed, luxury lake living. Stunning, long lake and mountain views from every room take your breath away no matter how many times you have seen them.MLS # 2817207, 46 Veasey Shore Road offers views that appear close yet expansive. You feel as if you are in a boat in the middle of Winnipesaukee's widest point. 46 Veasey Shore on Lake Winnipesaukee has meandering, curving waterfront and big lake views in all directions. The two plus acre lot directly on the lake offers privacy, tall pines, and a bunk house at water's edge. Built by one of Winnipesaukee's most prolific builders, you have to experience this wonderful property found on Veasey Shore Road to understand its singular majesty. The expansive palladium windows of this new construction frame these Masterpiece views for the complete dramatic effect. From the moment you walk in the house, you see views across "the broads" framed by the enormous palladium windows. Built a NH builder who has been building ideal vacation lake homes for decades. Nearly 180 degree views, full length glass corner windows, entire wall fireplace in great room, four season sun porch/dining room, master suite with corner glass windows, dramatic tile shower, jacuzzi tub, and cedar closet. Additional space above the 3 car garage can be finished to suit a buyer's needs. With 250 ft. of very, very private, prime Winnipesaukee waterfront and 2.68 acres in one of Lake Winnipesaukee's finest neighborhoods, a waterfront property with such distinctive beauty comes along only once in a great while. Completion date Spring 2012. Call now to customize flooring and appliances. Call Nicole Watkins, Exclusive Listing Agent for house plans, brochures or further details. <a href="tel:+16037077575">603.707.7575</a>. Sunrise View at Winnipesaukee Veasey Shore Listing. Sunrise View at Winnipesaukee Veasey Shore Listing.

2011 Market Statistics for Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Sales

Our company, Lakes Region Realty, is a leader in Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront sales.  We were happy to see that 2011 saw an increase of nearly 10% in the number of total transactions on the "Big Lake." We remain optimistic that this trend, which started in 2009, and which is reflected in the number of pending waterfront sales in the first quarter of 2012, will continue. Interest Rates have never been better. There were 107 Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront home sales in 2011, with six of them selling for more than $2,400,000 and eight of them closing for more than $1,800,000.  Our Moultonborough office was involved with four of the eight sales over $1,800,000, representing the Buyer and/or Seller, according to statistics drawn form the Northern New England Real Estate Network.

Top Selling Firm for Meredith & Moultonborough Winnipesaukee Waterfront Sales 2011

For Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront sales in the towns of Meredith and Moultonborough combined, we transacted 25 sales compared to 19 and 8 sales by our 2 nearest competitors. For Moultonborough dollar volume, we had $16,891,500 compared to $9,056,000 and $2, 991,750 by our 2 nearest competitors.* (Statistics drawn from the Northern New England Real Estate Network for the year 2010, and for Lake Winnipesaukee real estate in the town of Moultonborough, NH).

Lake Winnipesaukee Real Estate Market Trends 2012

Pending and Contingent Lake Winnipesaukee Sales as of March 17, 2012

As of  Saturday March 17, there are eleven pending and contingent Lake Winnipesaukee home sales according to the Northern new England Real Estate Network.  Of these eleven Winnipesaukee home sales, the five contingent home sales have an average listing price of $942,760 and an average number of days on market of 286. The six pending

Winnipesaukee home sales have an average listing price of $1,330,255, with a high listing price of $3,100,000 for 13 Friends Point on Tuftonboro Neck and a low listing price of $599,000 for 83 Chase Point, Tuftonboro.  The average number of days on market for the six pending sales is 315.  13 Friends Point is a 1920 Winnipesaukee cottage on 1.75 level acres with 400 feet of stunning Winnipesaukee waterfront. 83 Chase Point is a 1960 cottage on .50 acres with 76 feet of Winnipesaukee waterfront.

 The Average Selling Price of Winnipesaukee Home Sales is Rising

The average selling price of Winnipesaukee homes is rising as we near the end of the first quarter of 2012. As far as NNEREN statistics, on Sunday March, 4th, there were 15 pending and contingent sales on Lake Winnipesaukee, but the average listing price of the Lake Winnipesaukee pending sales was only $955,320. The average price of the contingent sales was $965,767; the average/median days on market for contingent sales was 216/183; the average/median days on market for pending sales was 231/180.

There is one pending land sale on Lake Winnipesaukee.  This waterfront land parcel on Lake Winnipesaukee listed for $949,000 and was the last parcel available in the Powers Road, Meredith subdivision.

Winnipesaukee Waterfront Sales in 2012 year to Date (Closed as of March 17, 2012)

As of March 17, 2012, nineteen Lake Winnipesaukee homes with owned waterfront have closed according to statistics in the Northern New England Real Estate Network .  The average selling price was $783,447 and the average number of days on market was 200 for these Winnipesaukee home sales. Closing the week on March 18, 2012, was the 24 Notla Lane Alton waterfront, which listed for $549,900, which is a 1950 cottage on .36 acres with 100 feet of waterfront

Other March 2012 Closed Winnipesaukee Home Sales

7 Blackey Cove Road, Moultonborough closed  on March 2, this 1989 built 3 bedroom home with western exposure  and a sand beach closed for $1,140,00.  The Listing price was $1,499,000.  102 Deerhaven Road, Moultonborough  also closed this week.  102 Deerhaven had a listing price of $999,000 and closed at $935,000.  Our Firm worked with represented the sellers of both properties and the buyers of 7 Blackey Cove Road, Moultonborough.   Please contact me if you have questions about these sales.

Decades of Leadership by Lakes Region Real Estate Broker/Owner.

Part of our strength is that we have had the same Broker/Owner for decades who has 34 years experience in real estate sales as well as developing and building in the Lakes Region.

It is a challenge sometimes to get real estate clients to look at Lake Winnipesaukee property at the end of Moultonborough Neck Road. Once they arrive at a lakefront property off Moultonborough Neck Road though, they are often enthralled. The estate lots, the privacy, and the long lake views across "the broads" can give you a sense of peacefulness and fill you with rapture. Being ten minutes farther from Church Landing or a golf course isn't prohibitive to people who fall in love with Moultonborough Neck Road waterfront property. In the words of people who've purchased lakefront property off Moultonborough Neck....... "When did a 10 minute drive ever kill you?"

I currently have two listings in Windermere Estates at the end of Moultonbrough Neck and Long Island. Both listings are very private and located across the street from a Windermere Estates owned forest.  As more people who are moving to the Lakes Region seem to be looking for estate size lots and privacy these Winderemere, Lake Winnipesaukee estate lots should be of increasing interest to buyers. The location in the center of Lake Winnipesaukee is highly desirable for those who enjoy traveling by boat to the most popular Lake Winnipesaukee shored towns.  If you are looking for privacy and expansive long, lake and mountain views in a quiet bay, make sure you take a look at 107 Windermere Road and 115 Windermere Road in Moultonborough, NH.  If both of these properties are purchased you would own 535 ft. of linear Lake Winnipesaukee  waterfront and more than 3.6 acres directly on lake Winnipesaukee, and a sandy beach.  Isn't all this a good reason to add 10-15 minutes to your drive to your Lake Winnipesaukee dream home? Rarely do 2 neighboring NH Lake Winnipesaukee estate lots come on the market. If you know someone in the market for a large lakefront estate property, make sure you mention 107 Windermere and 115 Windermere Estates Road.

Arsenic is sometimes found in the ground water in the Lakes Region. It is always a good idea to have a mineral water test as a contingency when purchasing a property, even if you are purchasing Lakes Region new construction and a water test has already been done for a "C.O." (otherwise known as a Certificate of Occupancy). For the Certificate of Occupancy for most NH Lakes Region new concstruction, builders are required only to test for bacteria, not minerals. Feel free to contact me for information on companies that can mitigate arsenic. Just email me at Nicole@NicoleWatkins.com. Health Information Summaries on arsenic can be found on State and Federal websites. Visit the New Hampshire website at: http://www.des.state.nh.us/factsheets/ehp/ard-ehp-1.htm.