11 Avocado Lane is at Once and At-Home Vacation Spot and and At-Home Sanctuary. Nestled at the foot of the mountains, the unique feeling and beauty of the mountains surrounds you.  With big mountain views from your decks, living, dining, kitchen, and family rooms, the feeling of being out doors is with you even when you are inside enjoying the warmth of your real wood fireplace. 

At home sanctuaries and at home vacation experiences became more desirable during the pandemic and post pandemic eras, and 11 Avocado Lane's location is ideal as a 4-season vacation home and sanctuary. It is a wise investment for your health and sense of well being and a well-considered financial investment.

Hike all the way to magnificent Mount Major on a trail system near your doorstep. Enjoy sunrises and sunny days on Mount Major and nearby beaches.

For a shorter hike, travel to Round Pond, which is accessible only by trail and is just about a mile away from 11 Avocado Lane.

Explore the many destinations through the Belknap Mountain Trails accessible after the short walk to nearby Bickford Road, only a 2 minute walk away from your home (0.4 miles).

Gunstock Mountain trails are visible from your landscaped yard and decks. The Gunstock Mountain Resort parking lot is just 2.3 miles away from your home.  After a day alpine skiing on Gunstock’s slopes or Nordic skiing on their trails, enjoy watching night skiing begin as the lights on the mountain bring their own special brand of magic.  

Nothing is more beautiful than new snow coming down in the evening.  As a family mountain, Gunstock is ideal for families and everyone can enjoy the laughter of children enjoying the thrill of being on the slopes. 

Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate at the mountain. Relax and reflect with family or friends as you watch the new snow in the darkening sky. As the lights grow brighter on the trails and the evening deepens you'll want to return home, just a 5 minute drive from the mountain.  Once home, enjoy your hot tub and fresh mountain air on your lower porch. Tell tall tales of your experiences.

Enjoy your own improvement at your sports and and be inspired by the local greats, including Olympians, who have skied Gunstock Mountain.

Restore your burning muscles after a day of fun navigating Gunstock's ski trails and enjoying the lake and mountain views from Gunstock's summit.

All Year Beauty and Recreation - Enjoy a Lakeside Perspective from Nearby Beaches. 

Explore the Lakes Region's 4-Season Beauty from Nearby Ellacoya State Park and Gilford's Community Beach. Ellacoya State Park's magnificent beaches and breathtaking mountain views are only 4.8 miles from 11 Avocado Lane. Gilford's community beach has exceptional amenities just 11 minutes by car from 11 Avocado Lane.

Popular restaurants such as The Breeze, Ellacoya Bar and Grill,  and Patrick's Pub offer dining, entertainment, and game nights with their rustic and lakeside ambiences.  Shibley's at the Pier and other very popular Alton restaurants are also  just a short drive away from 11 Avocado Lane. And if you're in the mood to travel to the ocean beaches and a much wider array of dining and entertainment, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is less than an hour's drive from your 11 Avocado Lane home. 

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Open Houses at 11 Redding Lane Moultonborough - 1:00-5:00 PM  Saturday and Sunday - April 27th and April 28th.  

Please call me at 603-707-7575 when you are 5 minutes away so that I meet you at the gate.

Since the pandemic, cost of land in our beautiful Lakes Region rose sharply, sold quickly, and became scarce. Non-waterfront esidential lots, in towns such as Gilford, doubled in one year. Even some Winnipesaukee multi-million dollar homes doubled in selling price in one year.

Waterfront owners and second home owners began spending much more of their year in our area. The need for climate controlled space that was an extension of their home for luxury collectibles, boat paraphernalia, race cars, RV's and the like became necessary.

Here’s the thought process some Lakes Region home owners went through deciding whether to buy or build.

First their requirements for the space:

Many of the buyers have homes within 3 miles of Winni Toy Box, right on the water in Moultonborough, so they were looking for buildable space that Shoreland development restrictions prevent on existing parcels.

These were common requirements:
10 minutes or less from their home
Interior uses:
Storage for car
General storage
Mezzanine – office, entertainment, etc.

Building the space
Initially many thought they should build so they looked at land parcels in Moultonborough within the distance required.

Location – They did find locations suitable to build.  The price for property was at minimum somewhere in $150,000 range. Several were tear downs.
Site prep cost whether empty lot or tear was in the $40,000 range
Design, permitting and architecture cost in the range of $35,000.
Finding a General Contractor they'd have confidence in meant a nine months to a year before they could start.  That means a 18-24 month wait until it was built.
Construction cost looked like $200,000 – 250,000 for 1,000 SF.
Then they asked themselves how much of their time would have to be committed over the 18–24 month time frame.  They estimated 300-400 hours.  A decent amount of time to commit.
Overall, somewhere in the $450,000+ range, with extensive work, and 18+ months off.  And then there’s the consideration of resale.  They believed an association of owners at a centralized commercial location, directly abutting residential properties, would command a higher resale.  So they looked at Toy Box.

Toy Box:
Experience building this type of facility – 3rd Toy Box of steadily increasing quality, not including the Laconia Municipal Airport Hangars, which this builder also built.
Quality. They already knew the quality from looking at other Toy Box developments by this builder.
Ease of maintenance.
Small Community of 13 units.
Very low Moultonborough taxes.
High efficiency heating and cooling.
Floor – set up for stacked car storage.
Move in ready.

Security:
Gate, Cameras, American Alarm
Personal considerations: They like being in a community.

In the words of one buyer client, who enjoyed watching the entire building process, Toy Box is "Above Expectations." At Toy Box, the joy the owners exude is apparent whenever you visit Moultonborough Toy Box! Check out the Moultonborough Toy Box Listing Details Page.

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The desirability of the west side of Winnipesaukee is apparent in this photo of the waterfront by Lagos Restaurant and The Inn at Bay Point.

The desirability of this side of the lake is also apparent when looking at a snapshot of the Lake Winnipesaukee Moultonborough and Meredith December Statistics.

The low inventory on Lake Winnipesaukee is at a record level. It is hard to believe the numbers.

Lake properties have even sold, sight unseen, above listing price, with the inspections waived. It is not a market I would have believed if I was not in it myself.

*As of December 8, 2020 there were only 5 (five) Moultonborough residential properties with owned Winnipesaukee waterfront. Moultonborough has more waterfront than any other town on the lake so its stark inventory is staggering.

The average number of "Days on Market" for these Moultonborough listings as of December 8 was only fifty-eight (58). The high number of “Days on Market” was one hundred and forty-nine (149). The low number of "Days on Market" for these listings was 17 (seventeen).

Moultonborough and Meredith often share a similar pool of buyers as they are abutting towns. As of December 8, 2020 there were only 2 (two) active Meredith residential properties with owned Winnipesaukee waterfront. The high number of “Days on Market” was 97 (ninety seven). The low number of “Days on Market” was 12 (twelve). Both average and median number of “Days on Market” for these listings was 54.

It will be interesting to see in if the listing trend is up or down in January 2021!

*Statistcs drawn from the Northern New England Real Estate Network for the towns of Moultonborough and Meredith, respectively, for residential properties with owned Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront.

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An inviting neighborhood for wildlife and a protected bay with long views are some of the features home owners in the Windermere Association enjoy.  The Bald Eagle pictured here prefers the quiet and wooded areas around the Windermere Association. 

While Eagles and Loons provide some of the most beautiful sites and sounds on Lake Winnipesaukee, the Loon Preservation Committee needs support to help keep Lake Winnipesaukee a home for these rare birds.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Fact Sheets have information on how to help keep Winnipesaukee clean.

If boating regulations, including speed limits are followed, this will go a long way to help keep wildlife safe on Winnipesaukee.  

Common courtesy for other boaters and and respect for the lake is critical in the long term survival of the lake.  With extraordinary warm weather and low gas prices the lake has been more inviting to boaters this summer.  By educating ourselves on practices to keep the lake clean, we can keep the lake beautiful for future generations.

In an election year, why not ask your candidates what they intend to do to help keep NH's lakes clean?  

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program  need very strong support from the legislature to do their job well and to keep our New Hampshire lakes and ponds healthy.  

Water conservation is a related issue that is especially important in drought years, such as 2016. Water Conservation Practice Fact Sheets can be found on the NH DES website regarding water conservation. The Fact Sheets WD-DWGB-26-18 - WD-DWGB-26-23 are especially helpful for homeowners.  Arsenic and bacteria levels can change in years that parts of drinking wells that are usually submerged become dry.  Ask your water or well company for information on water testing.

Brokers and Public Welcome at this Open House 25 Minutes Outside of Wolfeboro June 21, 2016.

Please note you're invited to an Open House at 121 Bonnyman Road in Effingham, NH tomorrow.

This lovely property is just 25 minutes outside Wolfeboro, NH.

Ideal for those looking for a very relaxing property with the best nature, in its many aspects, has to offer!!

• 7+/- acres of lawn.  (5+/- acres of lawn by the lake_
• 465 feet of lawn between the main home and the lake.
• Beautifully renovated and bright antique cape. ( A great room with vaulted ceilings adds modern flair)

• 400 feet on Province Lake.
• 40' x 80' sandy beach.
• 150 ft. long clearing surrounded by tall white pines next to the lakeside lawn.
• A pond next to the clearing.
• Skate in winter! Fish in summer!  (Or just listen to the bullfrogs and watch the fish leap.)
• 50 acres total.
• 3 lots of record.
• Subdivision potential for lake view lots.
• 12 SF Carriage house in excellent condition .
• 3 car detached garage.
• Private driveway ...so private buildings can't be seen from the road.
• Pristine views and peaceful location.

View more 121 Bonnyman Road Listing Details.

Majestic?  

Astonishing?

Hmmmm.  Beyond  Breathtaking?  

All These Words Fall Short of Describing the Setting of this New Winnipesaukee Listing.

Introducing, 58 Eaglemere Road, Tuftonboro, New Hampshire.  

• Exceptional charm and elegance all along Tuftonboro Neck Road and Eaglemere Road as you drive to this stunning property.
• Lush lawn surrounds the house and lakeside area.

• 2 story home with full basement has many windows and 2 decks.
• 2 garages.

• 45' x 31' boathouse with graceful turret. 
• This singular boathouse has 
• Partial living space on upper level of the boathouse.
• An Eagle's perspective looking down at the long, lake and mountain views.
• Is one of only 2 turreted boathouses on lake Winnipesaukee.

• 48' x 5' dock.
• Breakwater.

• One acre waterfront parcel seems more expansive.  
• Similarly graceful properties on either side.
• Exceptional privacy. 
• Exceptional views.
• West facing for all day sun and sunsets.

While the rare boathouse with a graceful turret is certainly photogenic, this property must be visited in person.     

Every element of this location, from the breakwater, to the views, to the siting of the 3 level, shingle style home has to be seen to be appreciated.  The 3 level home has gray shingles and matches the boathouse's quiet elegance.  Many windows capture the views.  2 detached garages flank the corner of this large, very private parcel. 

And for convenience, it is only 5 minutes from downtown Wolfeboro.

Experience the soaring feeling you'll have when you visit 58 Eaglemere Road.

Interior photos and full listing details will be available in 10 days. Contact Nicole Watkins, Exclusive Listing Agent at (603) 707-7575. 

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Open Houses 

125 Windermere Road, Moultonborough, NH  

7 Joanna Street, Moultonborough, NH  

 Saturday 10-12

and Sunday 10-12

May 14th and 15th.

125 Windermere Road, Moultonbrough, NH

is all about the relaxed layout of the home the spacious yard and the relaxed feeling of Windermere, which offers large lots surrounded by an open, but protected part of Winnipesaukee.

7 Joanna Street, a Winnipesaukee Water Access Property

Moultonborough NH - Charm and privacy! Custom, 2002 built home offers privacy on a quiet, wooded road in Suissevale. The rare, 1.46 acre parcel in this beach access community offers the ability to build a barn and creates a tranquil setting. 

Twilight at 64 wagon Wheel Trail Includes
Delightful Views across the Lake to Meredith Village.

 

Sunset Skies, Quick Access to Many of the Best Amenities on Winnipesaukee, and Superior Construction!

Open House Friday March 4th through Monday March 7th 11-2 at 64 Wagon Wheel Trail Meredith, Contact Nicole Watkins for directions and details. Corporate office 603 253-7766 Direct cell (603) 707-7575

Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty 60 Whittier Highway, Moultonborough NH 03254

Visit this custom home and see why Drouin Custom Home Builders LLC of Gilford NH are so in demand.

Contact Nicole watkins at 603-707-7575 for directions, details and to request and color brochure of this Meredith Winnipesaukee property.

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Wolfeboro's Origin Dates it as the Oldest Summer Resort in the United States.

Today's Business Owners Help Maintain Wolfeboro's Long-Lived Popularity.

Wolfeboro's Main Street is one of the most picturesque streets in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. Many of the local businesses and restaurants enjoy stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Restaurants such as Garwoods and Jo Greens allow diners to enjoy the views and take in the ambiance and historic architecture. (The photo to the right was taken outside of Garwoods in November 2015. It was a surprisingly warm day with 75 degree weather and a calm lakes at Garwoods and all across Winnipesaukee!).

Tucked along Wolfeboro's side streets are many other charming commercial properties, including boutique cafes and specialty shops. Some of the cache of living on roads such as Sewall Road, Forest Road, and Main Street is the proximity to the quaint downtown amenities Wolfeboro offers.

The below interviews serve as an introduction to some of the local business owners in Wolfeboro NH . While they all come from different backgrounds, there is a common thread to their stories - what brought them to New Hampshire's Lakes Region and how their day to day experience has redefined their expectations of life on Lake Winnipesaukee. Learn more about these local owners and their businesses below. When you are are strolling through Wolfeboro, stop by and meet them for yourselves!

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Beveridge Beer and Soap Shop - Lisa Beveridge

51 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH

This shop specializes in selling craft beers from the New England area. There is also a small taproom with five to six craft beers on tap and a menu that features PB&J and PB&Fluff. Lisa also makes homemade soap, several of which are made with beer!

How long have you been in business?
Two and a half years

How long have you lived in the Lakes Region?
13 years

Are you originally from here? What brought you the Lakes Region?
It's beautiful. My husband's grandparents lived up here and we wanted to get out of the city. You come to visit a summer home and you kind of get attached.

What was the driving force behind starting your business?
I wanted to do something for myself, have my own shop.

Do you have a business philosophy.
Drink good beer.

What separates you from other similar businesses in the area?
There aren't any similar businesses right now, so I am pretty unique to this area.

What would you like potential customers to know? Anything new for the future?
There are always new things going on, new events. Winter and Summer beer fest are happening. New beers are coming in every week. Our soap line is expanding.

What do you like to do in your time off?
Work (laughs). I don't have a lot of time off.

What are the top three reasons why people should visit the Lakes Region?

1. Peace and quiet
2. Really nice small businesses, especially in Wolfeboro. Cool businesses throughout the Lakes Region, great restaurants, and new shops are opening up.
3. Come see me!

Find out more about Beveridge Craft Beer and Soap Co.

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Sabol's Art Studio - Gregory W. Sabol, Owner and Artist

76 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH

How long have you been in business?
We have been here for six months. We bought the old building, tore it down and built this one.

Where do you live in the Lakes Region?
We live in Effingham on Province Lake.

What drew you to the Lakes Region if you weren't originally from here?
I'm from the area.

What was the driving force behind starting your business?
I had studied art at the University of New Hampshire and sat in on classes at the Art Institute on Commonwealth Ave in Boston, where my brother was studying. I had owned my own businesses for thirty years and then my wife, Alice, (of seven years now) saw my art and encouraged me to get back into it. I am glad she did. We sold the business and built the studio.

What would you like potential customers to know?
My art is here to enjoy. Each one tells a story, but it is here for everyone to enjoy.

What do you like to do in your time off?
My wife and I enjoy history and traveling. We have done mission work in Honduras and Haiti. I have traveled to Russia and Israel. I belong to the Rotary and we believe in giving back.

What are your top reasons why someone should vacation in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire?

1. It is a bubbly place. You can meet people from all walks of life. I have met people from Russia, England, and more. You can sit outside at a coffee shop and talk to great people.
2. The art community here is expanding; more art studios are opening in Wolfeboro; more art events like Art Walk and Paint Wolfeboro are happening than ever before.
3. The lakes and you are close to the mountain and to the ocean.

Find out more about Gregory Sabol and Sabol's Art Studio.

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From Scratch Bakery - Katie Johnson, Owner

36 Center Street, Wolfeboro Falls, NH

From Scratch Bakery is a small town bakery run by Local, Katie Johnson, who uses high quality and fresh ingredients. This bakery offers employment to folks with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Her sister, Kristen, who has Down Syndrome, works at the bakery.

How long have you been in business?
We opened on June 1, 2015.

How long have you lived in the Lakes Region?
All my life! I grew up in Wolfeboro and graduated from Kingwood. I did go away for awhile (chuckles), but I came back. (Katie attended the University of Rhode Island and received a BS in elementary education. She later attended Johnson and Wales for baking and pastries.)

What is the driving force behind starting your business?
The bakery allows me to combine my creativity along with my love of helping people. People with disabilities may face a unique set of challenges, but they also have incredible talents and skills to offer. There aren't a lot of employment opportunities for them in the community.

What is your business philosophy?
A workplace where employees can use their individual strengths, get help when they need it and don't have keep to a breakneck pace. A worker of any ability level would like that.

What would you like potential customers to know? Is there going to be a new product for your business in 2016?
Wedding cakes! We do wedding cakes.

What do you like to do in your time off?
(laughs) I have no free time. I am heading up to Kingswood today for career day. There is always something to do.

Top three reason to vacation in the Lakes Region?

1. It is beautiful and a great place to be outside
2. The people are friendly
3. The skiing

Learn more about Katie and From Scratch Baking Co.

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Country Bookseller - Karen Baker, Owner

23 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH

How long have you been in business?
It will be 22 years on July 1st.

How long have you lived in the Lakes Region?
22 years; I moved here to open the shop.

What drew you to the Lakes Region, if you weren't originally from here?
I wanted to open a book store, so I crisscrossed the state looking for a small community that could support a bookstore. I fell in love with Wolfeboro. I am originally from Upstate New York but spent time in California and was living in Connecticut when I decided to open the business!

What was the driving force behind starting your business?
I was an English major working in the corporate world and I was not happy. I went to a seminar and they asked us to write what would be on your tombstone and I thought only, here lies Karen. Then they asked what we wanted to be written and I knew I wanted more. A friend gave me the book, Do What You Love and The Money Will Follow, so that's when I decided to open my own business.

What is your business philosophy?
Books are like food for the brain. If you help someone learn to enjoy reading, you give them the world.

What would you like potential customers to know?
We are here seven days a week and we serve locally roasted coffee and locally baked pastries. We are always willing to do special orders.

What do you like to do in your time off?
I love to read and spend time with friends. I love going out to eat and, of course, I love to read.

Top reasons why someone should vacation in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire?

1. A great bookstore
2. Fresh air and fabulous outside activities.Friendly people. It's a throwback in time, to a gentler, slower paced lifestyle.

Find out more about The Country Bookseller.

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There are currently 126 properties, including residential homes, mobile homes, and condo listings in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The average listing price is $913,648. The median listing price is $378,500.

Interested in living in Wolfeboro? Feel free to search Wolfeboro waterfront homes, Wolfeboro single family homes, and land for sale in Wolfeboro.

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Pink and orange sunsets are the cape this property is wearing for Fall festivities! 

Just in time for the Pre-Halloween Season, this property will bewitch you!

A perfect property for festivities year round...... Be careful.....don't look if you're afraid of beauty.... Meredith NH -

• 1.45-acre waterfront parcel.
• 204 feet of Winnipesaukee waterfront.
• Lightly lived in, Like-new construction.
• 6 bedrooms.
• 7 baths.
• Many cozy spots in this home full of warmth.
• Built by master craftsmen.
• Natural woodwork throughout.
• Extensive Detail.
• Within 1/2 to 1 hour to ski resorts.
• Walk to Meredith Shops, Gyms, Spas, Restaurants, Yoga, Library.
• 5 minutes to hiking trails, tennis courts.
• 10 minutes-30 minutes to several golf courses.
• A new shoreland permit for a carriage house designed by Dan Batting is included.
• New (2015) lighting in the home.
• New trees planted along boundary lines (2015) secure privacy.
• A list of additional improvements in 2014-2015 AVAILABLE.
• View the Planomatic Tour, Photogallery, and Floor Plans.

64 Wagon Wheel Trail, Meredith offers privacy and westerly exposure within walking distance to Meredith amenities. Stunning is the manicured setting for this Adirondack flavor home with a high level of fit and finish.  Enjoy views that are always gorgeous!

Day to dusk to evening you'll enjoy the shifting panorama.  Sun drenched lake views of sparkling lake water shift to sunset views. At the end of the day enjoy the views of the twinkling lights in Meredith Village across the bay. This is one of the best locations on the lake!

The nearly new construction and natural woodwork has warmth in all its details. Built by Jason Drouin Custom Homes, a sought-after custom home builder known for attention to detail and extensive woodwork, the Master Suite and kitchen on the entry level have particularly exquisite detail. Interior features include vaulted ceilings, 3 stone fireplaces, and continuous glass lakeside that brings the views and sunshine close to home.  4-Season porch, patios, lush gardens, perched sandy beach, Covered U-shaped dock with boat slip and ice breaker, and extensive decking have all been meticulously maintained. Significant improvements have been made by the current owners to brighten this stellar offering. A new shoreland permit for a carriage house designed by Dan Batting is included.

View the Planomatic Tour, Photogallery, and Floor Plans.

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