It is estimated that one third of the food that we consume each day relies on pollination mainly by bees, although additionally by other insects, birds and bats.  

In the building boom we are currently seeing, and likely to see more of with the low mortgage rates, it is also important to consider the environment that is altered during the construction process.

Below this photo are some tips from Dan Coons of ILEX Wetlands Consultants on creating a bee friendly environment.

For the general do-it-yourself gardener, this will probably help:

https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/gardening.shtml 

A little more specific info on plants to consider was found below

 https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/pollinator-garden-design-for-bees/9144.html

a source of pre-packaged seeds

https://www.seedsavers.org/collection-pollinator-garden  

We have shrubs around our house that different species of bees just love. Azaleas and rhododendrons are frequented by bumblebees, the bridalwreath is another favorite, roses, milkweed. Anything with flowers, and the more colors the better. Also, species that bloom at different times of the year.

If you'd like to hire a consultant to help you understand how to work with your land and wetlands, there are many local experts in our community.  For wetlands advice and tree mapping especially, please contact Dan Coons at: Dan.Coons@ILEXwetlands.com 603.520.8533 P.O, Box 2185 Wolfeboro NH, 03894.

If you are interested in helping the birds and the bees, you should also check out this website for bird-friendly coffee: Birds and Beans (https://birdsandbeanscoffee.com/our-mission). #shadegrowncoffeecertification. 

While it is still winter, it feels as though a Happy Spring is right around the corner.  Enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

A Broker Open House Will be held Saturday July 15th from 10 AM - 12 AM at 144 Veasey Shore Road, Meredith, NH

Kindly note that at the Sellers' request all potential buyers must be accompanied by an agent.  

If you don't have and agent, and would like to be assigned an agent from my office, please call me.  Or if you would prefer an appointment directly with me, please call me at 603-707-7575.

Until then, enjoy the 4th of July and this 144 Veasey Shore Road Lake Lifestyle Video.

A high level expertise as well as a high level of personal attention to clients are valuable attributes I rely on in my circle of local professionals. As a real estate agent, I rely on people in connected fields to help my clients realize their New Hampshire real estate purchases.

I first worked with Jen McCall over 13 years ago when she ran the marketing for a real estate company where I was a real estate agent.  She has been a reliable source for some of my real estate clients seeking mortgages. Her attention to detail and genuine interest in her client's specific needs and wants help them find mortgages that are most suitable for them.

ABOUT JEN

1. Experience matters! Jen has 13+ years of experience in the mortgage business.  She has seen countless regulation and guideline changes, and is well-equipped to guide her customers through the process using her experience to anticipate and avoid complications and snags along the way.
2. There is no “one-size-fits-all” loan. Her absolute favorite part of her job is presenting various loan options to her customers and helping them to decide which is the right fit for them.
3. Her personal yardstick for success is the satisfaction of her customers.  There’s nothing more satisfying to her than a customer who looks back on the process as quick and easy!
4. Applying online or via her mobile app is quick and easy. Electronic communication is increasingly more common, and Jen has the tools to make it a snap from start to finish. However, she recognizes that everyone has a preference when it comes to communicating throughout the process, and she will utilize the methods you choose to communicate and keep you informed.
5. “Bankers hours” are a thing of the past. She makes herself available to her customers both HOW they prefer and when.

When I asked Jen to highlight some points about Harbor One Mortgage she offered the following information.

ABOUT HARBORONE

6. We are a direct lender with headquarters here in NH, but are owned by HarborOne Bank in MA. We are not a broker – which means we are the originator, underwriter, and lender. No middle man!
7. We are a customer-first lender with a focus on making the mortgage process easier while delivering outstanding customer service.
8. We offer loans for every need – from first-time buyers to jumbo loans and everything in between. We even offer portfolio loan options to accommodate certain unique properties or borrower profiles.
9. We offer free pre-approvals. Especially in a market where inventory is low, and multiple offers are common, having a formal lender approval in-hand can be the difference between yours and a competing offer. Going beyond just a simple pre-qualification before you begin shopping for your next home can allow for a quicker closing, and provides peace of mind for both you and the sellers. There is absolutely no cost or obligation!
10. Contact us for more information on mortgages or other real estate questions.

Additional Real Estate Related Information Available on my website www.NicoleWatkins.com

Not quite ready to ask specific questions or talk to a mortgage broker?

Are you still trying to get a frame of reference on the Lakes Region Real Estate Market?

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• Meet other Local Experts, with information on Wetlands issues, permitting, and construction.

This Tuftonboro Neck property is approximately 15 minutes from downtown Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

58 Eaglemere offers some of the best sunsets, views, and privacy on Winnipesaukee.  

• 3 level
• 3 bedroom bedroom home
• Sit Assessment States potential for 5 bedrooms
• 2 detached garages
•  225 ft on Winnipesaukee.
• 2 additional docks
• fireplace in great room
• large sunroom
• 1st foor master suite
• Only interested in Winnipesaukee NEW construction? Ask about potential for building your luxury dream home on this property (subject to state of NH and town of Wolfeboro approvals (see below rendering of a possible new construction design with turret to match the boathouse).

Do you want an ideal docking system?  Perfect for boating in and out in all weather? 

The 45' x 31' boathouse has a graceful turret. 
(One of only 2 turreted boathouses on Winnipesaukee).
This singular boathouse has 
Partial living space on upper level of the boathouse.

The stunning breakwater along one of the 2 docks at the property breaks the westerly winds and allows easy access to the 2 docks and the boathouse.

58 Eaglemere Road has a deep water dock with an average July water depth of 13 feet at the end of the main dock and the boathouse. 
Click here to view previous blogs and information about 58 Eaglemere, 58 Eaglemere floorpans and photos, or the 58 Eaglemere video

Click here to view additional open houses of other Wolfeboro area properties.

Feel free to contact me about this property or  MLS search here for other NH Lakes Region listings in MLS.

Just Reduced to $1,100,000.

This Winnipesaukee waterfront estate parcel is just a short walk or golf cart away from a popular golf course.  

Multiple house plans available or bring your own designs. 

Ask about the October 16th event with Dan Coons.

New Hampshire Wetlands Regulations
An Issue Many Waterfront Owners Have Questions Regarding

On October 16th 11 AM -1 PM Dan Coons of ILEX Wetlands Consultants, will give a talk in Wolfeboro, NH at 88 Kingswood Road.  Dan will discuss wetlands regulations and possibilities of future development at this 10+ acre Winnipesaukee waterfront parcel on Kingswood Road. 

 ILEX Wetlands Consultants is an environmental consulting firm in the New Hampshire Lakes Region providing services throughout the state. Their purpose is to "balance and serve the needs of both ecosystems and development while doing so in both a cost effective and beneficial manner."

 Dan Coons also serves as the Conservation Commissioner in the town of Wolfeboro. This event will be open to real estate agents and the public at this location near downtown Wolfeboro.

88 Kingwood Road on Winnipesaukee offers a variety of possibilities for development that Dan will discuss. This slightly sloping to level shoreline waterfront parcel is just south of downtown Wolfeboro, down the hill from the Kingwood Golf Course.  This dead-end, private road of sixteen multi-million-dollar waterfront properties is conveniently located so you can walk, bike, or boat to the center of town in minutes.  Kingswood Golf course is and 18-hole golf course is 2-minute golf cart ride away from the roughed in driveway of 88 kingwood Road.

This private, residential  lot at 88 Kingswood Road offers  200+ foot waterfrontage on a large cove perfect for swimming, water skiing or just enjoying the commanding lake & mountain views. A perched beach is possible (subject to State of NH and Town of Wolfeboro approvals). A dock permit already in place.  There is potential to develop it as a horse property and/or build tennis courts.  There is room for a pool, beach volley ball, as well as room for house, garage, and barn.

Multiple house concepts are available or design your own. This estate size parcel is offered well below the towns assessed value of $1,378,800. The lot has been recently cleared and marked so you can begin the building of your dream house.  This is a great opportunity to professionally landscape an elegant setting with privacy and amazing mountain and Lake Winnipesaukee views.  

A glimpse at the real estate market will show a shortage of Wolfeboro Winnipesaukee listings. This event with Dan Coons will allow agents, and property owners to get a better understanding of this property and wetlands regulations in New Hampshire.

Contact Nicole Watkins at 603-707-7575 for information about this event.

46 Terrace HIll Road Gilford, NH 

FOUR SEASON RECREATION

LOCATION ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

WITHIN AN HOUR TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SEACOAST

The Terrace Hill, Gilford location is within 15 minutes to Gunstock Ski Resort.  Not only is Gunstock the largest County owned ski resort in the United States, Gunstock Mountain also has the longest zip line in the United States.  

During the winter,  night skiing with the mountain bathed in a green light and pristine snow, is a beautiful sight to behold.  Cafes open in the evening and horse drawn carriage rides all contribute to make Gunstock a picturesque and appealing winter experience. Whether you are there for day or evening skiing, snowboarding, tubing or merely viewing the mountain from across Lake Winnipesaukee, it is one of the draws of the New Hampshire Lakes Region.

The Gunstock Ski Club is a popular way for young children to learn to ski with their peers, within the view of their parents at this friendly resort with sunny southern exposure.

Gunstock resort offers a variety of slopes and skiing lessons for beginners to experts. Segway tours, cross-country ski trails, a pond for skating, fireworks on New Year’s Eve and events throughout the year are all part of the what has made Gunstock a spot where generations of skiers, vacationers, and year round residents have made some of their most indelible memories.

Another mountain within minutes of 46 Terrace Hill Gilford with stunning views of Lake Winnipesaukee,  Mount Major offers hiking trails that are particularly popular in summer months.

Timberman Triathlon Festival and Timber Fest is a popular Gilford and Alton, New Hampshire summer event for competitors and, for the slightly less motivated… there's the TimberFest at Gunstock with live music, sports and fitness expo

For a fun family-night out on the town the Winnipesaukee Playhouse community theater features a 194 seat Mainstage theatre in Meredith, New Hampshire and has an amazing line up of shows in 2017. Their shows include Rocky Horror Picture Show, Snow White, and others, such Hound of the Baskervilles. The theater has won many awards and is very active in the community offering events and classes for all ages.

For active adults, the Gilford Hills Tennis Club is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the state of New Hampshire. The club offers many different services including indoor tennis, personal training, dance classes, and a kids’ club with full staff to watch and entertain children while members are working out or playing tennis.

For golfers, the Laconia Country Club is one of the most popular clubs in the Lakes Region.  It is only private country club on the west of Lake Winnipesaukee and is a favorite of celebrities and golfers.  Conveniently located near Meredith, Gilford, and Laconia, it is a popular spot to host celebrations. Weddings, and company and charity parties are often held here.

There are great local restaurants including The Lyons Den, located at 25 Dock Road, Gilford, New Hampshire. This cozy restaurant serves traditional Americana cuisine and is located on Lake Winnipesaukee, providing beautiful views for patrons. For a rustic restaurant complete with fireplace, wood construction, and friendly staff, try Ellacoya Bar and Grill, located at 2667 Lake Shore Rd, Gilford, New Hampshire.  The Lake Opechee Inn has rooms that are pet-friendly for visitors and O’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant at the Lake Opechee Inn offers lake views of Opechee, including sunsets.  The dining fare at “O’s”  is some of the best in the Lakes Region.

In Gilford New Hampshire, the location for 46 Terrace Hill Road, you will find opportunity and space  for relaxation, a vibrant community, and social clubs.  The lakes and mountains and the location near the highway for easy access to Boston, are reasons why Gilford is one of the most popular towns on lake Winnipesaukee.   

Call Nicole Watkins at 603-707-7575 to tour 46 Terrace Hill Road, Gilford today.

To find other Lakes Region homes, feel free to search MLS.

Would you like to enjoy a few acres of lawn between your home and your own private lakefront?  

This 50+/-  acre property on pristine Province Lake offers that and much more.

Stop by the Open House: 
November 5th

11:30-2:00 to view, 121 Bonnyman Road, a unique waterfront property. Completely renovated antique home, carriage house, barn, large sandy beach and 400 feet of lakefront and your own pond.

This property has great potential for equestrians and those seeking a retreat.

25 minutes from Wolfeboro NH and just a 5-minute drive to the Province Lake Golf Course. Stop by the pub at the golf course after the open house.

Rocco and his Best Friend Make 58 Eaglemere Road, a Winnipesaukee Waterfront Home in Tuftonboro,

Their Winnipesaukee Pick of the Week!

Visit Labour Day Weekend Open Houses

September 3rd and September 4th 10 AM - 12 PM

at 58 Eaglemere Road, Tuftonboro, NH.

Gunnison's prairie dogs of the U.S. and Mexico are said to have their own sophisticated language including adjectives, nouns, verbs, and all the nuances of lanugage. This is according to Dr. Slobodchikoff's videotaped studies as written in Temple Grandin's book, "Animals in Translation". It is surmised that the prairie dogs' language grew as a survival mechanism from many years of being prey.

Winnipesaukee dogs are considerably more coddled.  My dog, Rocco gets the cutest toys from WinniPaws boutique pet store in Wolfeboro, and need not worry about procuring his next meal, much less being someone's next meal.  The concept of being prey is foreign to him.  The concept of a boat ride to a beautiful property is his pinnacle of excitement.

Boating by by beautiful 58 Eaglemere Road is especially picturesque at sunset and, as pictured below, at Twilight, coincidentally referred to as the hour between wolf and dog.

(Learn more about this listing.)

Labour Day Weekend Open Houses at 58 Eaglemere Road in Tuftonboro NH are being held Saturday September 3rd and September 4th 10 AM-12PM

Contact Nicole Watkins with questions.

603.707-7575.

While Rocco is clearly at his most philosophical and erudite self while boating by Winnipesaukee's 58 Eaglemere Road, we can not guarantee that all human beings will have such exceptional intuition and perception. If they are similarly inspired to be their best at this exceptional Winnipesaukee home, Rocco and I will attribute that to great taste! 

Ask Nicole about a luxury home design for 58 Eagelmere Road with a turreted home to match the turret of its distinctive boathouse.

Just 5 minutes by car to downtown Wolfeboro, this Tuftonboro Neck location is wonderfully private.  

You can see by these twilight photos and daylight photos that it has some of the best views and sunsets on Winnipesaukee!

View the below link to see beautiful new photos of 58 Eaglemere Road. You can view interior photos from every corner of the room as they would appear using the Planomatic tour.  Floor plans are included in the tour for your convenience.

  
58 Eaglemere Virtual Tour

Read this 58 Eaglemere blog for additional information.

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