Upper Valley Cape Style Homes

MLS Number 4815187

• Residential Single Family
• Bedrooms 11
• Bathroom 5

A rare opportunity! This breathtaking family compound boasts 14 acres of private grounds with lake and mountain views! The main house features 11 bedrooms on three floors, an ahead-of-its-time open concept living/dining room, and an expansive wrap around porch. The property includes an additional 2-bedroom ranch style carriage house (circa 1970), ideal for caretakers, extended family members or annual/seasonal renters. The surrounding landscape is appointed with stone walls and terraces originally crafted by Italian stone masons which encompasses two garages and a woodshed. The lush tree covered acreage includes a parcel at the very TOP of Garnet Hill with the potential for 180-degree views of Lake Sunapee and the surrounding mountains. Walk down to your own boathouse, the only one with 4 slips on Lake Sunapee, and enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Sunapee and Loon Island Lighthouse from the expansive 20' x 30' dock. The dock's unique deep-water location originally served as a stop for early steamships delivering mail to local residents. A private short path from the property winds its way down through the woods to the Lake Sunapee Yacht Club to enjoy friends, swimming, boating, and tennis.

Listed by Jessica Dolan and Andy Ivey of Dolan Real Estate

MLS Number 4812819

• Residential Single Family
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 4

17 ROPE FERRY ROAD- Spectacular Ivy League classic in premier Rope Ferry neighborhood. The house is elegant, large and updated. It is situated in a perfect location- walk to town, Dartmouth campus, the Hanover Country Club, & extensive trail networks in Pine Park. The lot is one of the larger on the road- 1.28 acres with lovely landscaped lawns and gardens perched on a hill looking towards Occom Pond. There are numerous wonderful bright spaces for gathering, work or play both inside and out. The addition to the structure completed in 2000 added a great room and modern kitchen space plus a grand master suite area above. There are 4 bedrooms & 4 baths plus bonus finished spaces on the basement level. The great wrap-around covered porch is truly one of a kind and ideal for entertaining. If you seek the perfect blend of history and tradition fused with modern updates, this house will be ideal as a fulltime or second residence.

Listed by David Donegan of Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group

MLS Number 4754117

• Residential Single Family
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5

This hillside turn-key property with stunning views provides the opportunity for generations of special memories and meaningful gatherings. The long maple tree-lined driveway, passes through gorgeous stone walls, verdant pastures, a post and beam barn, sugar shack, and swimming pond, to be transported to a simpler and more relaxing time. With authentic charm and modern amenities, this is the perfect getaway, completely private yet steps to the village and a short drive to Hanover. The spacious gourmet kitchen is the hub with its large center island. Parties can move seamlessly between the elegant kitchen, cathedral-ceilinged family room with its floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and the back deck. The original Cape offers charm, including a walk-through chimney, spacious dining room, and sunroom/library/parlor. A giant mudroom provides a practical luxury as Maple Leaf Farm offers endless outdoor opportunities-tennis, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, sledding, and swimming, on miles of trails. It won't be hard to get even the most tech-addicted family members to unplug. 5 bedrooms (4 ensuite) ensure space for extended family and friends. The large finished basement has ample space for ping pong, pool, and any other recreation. Other amenities include a greenhouse, tennis court, 2-bay attached garage, and a 2-bay garage barn with small apartment above. Dartmouth Skiway, and the cultural amenities of the village and Hanover are moments away.

Listed by Kristin Claire of LandVest, Inc./New Hampshire

MLS Number 4803535

• Residential Single Family
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 8

Available for immediate occupancy - this stunning contemporary home embraces long range Lake Sunapee and Mt. Sunapee views from every vantage point. Drive through the iron gate to arrive in the courtyard of this spectacular Browns Hill masterpiece. A barrel ceiling foyer provides a grand entrance to spacious living with coffered ceilings and masterful moldings. Banks of windows enhance the infinity lake and mountain views. Entertain in the great room with adjacent dining. Enjoy family quiet time in the arched sunroom or sitting room off the chef quality kitchen. The first floor master suite offers his and her bathrooms and private study. Upstairs find 4 bedrooms with en suite or adjacent baths. The lower level features a media, recreation space and private arched study, sanctuary. There is also a gym and abundant storage. The lush landscape by George Matarazzo was designed to create inviting outdoor living spaces. A symphony of color delights all summer. A community pool and tennis courts are located close by. Head down to the private beach on Lake Sunapee for a day of relaxation. A deeded deep water boat slip is ready for your vessel of choice. Offered for the first time, this special property offers the finest quality in design and construction in one of the very best locations in the Lake Sunapee Region!

Listed by Pamela Perkins of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

MLS Number 4772787

• Residential Single Family
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6

Working from home? Need to escape from urban and city life? This beautifully crafted 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath 9,000 square foot home is situated very privately on 70 glorious acres of fields and forest in one of America's best small towns - Lebanon, New Hampshire. There are clearly defined office areas so you can stay home. If you need to travel from the compound there is an airport, shopping and hospital within minutes. Completed in 1991, the main structure of this unique and charming home includes a magnificent great room, professionally equipped kitchen, spacious media room and bar area, office and library spaces with built-in bookcases, work-out room, indoor lap pool, elegant porches and so much more. Photos can't adequately capture the fit and finish and feel of the interiors; they must be experienced to fully appreciate the quality and craftsmanship. The delightful stand-alone structure at the entrance to the property was built to be “book barn” but could be adapted for any number of uses. The attached 3 car garage includes a large storage area above. With excellent schools, top-notch medical facilities and a regional airport, this property is well situated and suitable as a family residence or executive retreat. Dartmouth College and Vermont are minutes away. Possibilities abound here. Information packets are available along with private tours.

Listed by Jeff Adie of Coldwell Banker LIFESTYLES - Grantham

MLS Number 4777016

• Residential Single Family
• Bedrooms 7
• Bathroom 9

Scenic and very spacious custom designed Yankee Barn Home presents stunning views of Eastman Lake. This spectacular home offers cathedral ceilings and plenty of large windows and skylights which allows for the natural lighting to be abundant. The Master bedroom is on the main level for easy, first-level living. Total of 5 bedrooms, all including ensuite baths, as well as a guest suite with 2 additional bedrooms. This is the perfect home to have company or entertain. Not only can they have their own bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living space, but there is a billiards room and cinema room. This home comes with many exquisite details including nicely done southern pine floors, 3-bay garage and 5 large stone gas fireplaces to keep you warm during the cold winter months. The home has an open kitchen with an informal and formal dining area, screened-in porch for outdoor dining, multiple rooms that can be used for office space, as a craft room or for a quiet place to read. Enjoy a day out on the lake and when you return, store your boat in the boat storage that is found in the basement. This post and beam home includes a sizeable deck that overlooks the lake. You can enjoy your morning coffee or an afternoon in the sun relaxing on the deck. Experience this unique home in all the seasons or use it as a family escape away. Either way, you can take advantage of all the amenities the Eastman Community has to offer. Nearby Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth College.

Listed by Daniel O'Halloran and Christina O'Halloran of KW Lakes & Mountains Realty/New London

MLS Number 4812855

• Residential Single Family
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4

The circa 1900s Craftsman gem is sited on 23.75 acres with full appreciation of the innate beauty of the Connecticut River Valley and the mountains beyond. Artfully designed perennial gardens, stepping stone pathways, and an outdoor stone patio complement the natural scenery and panoramic landscape. Walk up an inviting stone pathway to enter into a woodworked gallery of rooms with french doors, beautiful artistic stone fireplace, window seats and exquisite period lighting fixtures. The first floor consists of a large family room and gourmet kitchen with a half bath, ample closet space and an expansive family room that boasts a sweeping view of the rolling hills as far as the eye can see. On the second floor you get the feeling that you are constantly enjoying the delights of the forest surrounding you. A large master en-suite with a walk in closet and large tiled bath greets you at the top of the staircase as well as a second spacious bedroom with full tiled bath and sizable laundry room. Finally, the third floor opens up to a multi use room and large bedroom split by French doors complete with a half bath. A large wrap around deck completes the house's offerings with the pinnacle of endless sunsets and the seasons changing colors. A three-car detached garage is located at the end of the paved circular drive. The property is located 1.9 miles to Whaleback Mountain, a local ski resort, 11 miles to Hanover, NH, 11 miles to Lebanon Municipal Airport, and 118 miles to Boston, MA.

Listed by Kate Cassidy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

MLS Number 4790901

• Residential Single Family
• Bedrooms 11
• Bathroom 10

THE TRUMBULL HOUSE- This iconic Hanover estate sits on over 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the village of Etna. There are open fields lined with historic stone walls, majestic trees and a lovely central pond. The house was constructed by master builder Harry Trumbull in 1919 and has undergone several renovations over the years to accommodate growing families and a more open floor plan. The interiors are elegant and bright with lovely woodwork and built-ins throughout. The bedrooms are large and well appointed, most with en suite bathrooms. The property would be perfect for a family desiring to be near Hanover town, but also enjoy a heavenly country setting. There are endless activities from the swimming or skating pond, hiking and snowshoeing trails that link to the Appalachian Trail, and a central location to access all local amenities. The Trumbull House operates as a well known Bed & Breakfast Inn. The property is minutes to Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon or Hanover.

Listed by David Donegan of Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group