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aking a 2 Million Dollar Waterfront.
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state at 20 Pipers Point Lane, Alton NH 03809
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ometimes to see a waterfront, you need vision. That was what it took to transform this property located on the pristine shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in the heart of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Challenges here included the fact that you couldn’t see or even get to the shore itself. There were overgrown trees, shrubs, weeds, no pathways, and no access to an undiscovered island. An island that was full of hidden gems of sandy beaches, a sanctuary teaming with nature and hundreds of feet of unspoiled shoreline. The house was a dismal mess. Such was the challenge Jennifer and JosÊ undertook for ten years--inside and out. They have lived all over the world and have incorporated influences of European design, local sensibilities, and National Park style pathways, with a desire to preserve nature. Vision and a labor of love have transformed this neglected home on an overgrown lot on a lake you couldn't see with an island you couldn't get to into an exceptional stately paradise like no other. The neglected landscape.
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hen Jennifer and JosÊ first walked into this home a decade ago, they certainly had to put on a pair of rose colored glasses to obscure the disaster that was called a kitchen. Green Formica on cheap white cabinets with gold knobs and hideous wallpaper. It all had to go. Now it is an exquisite chef’s kitchen which blends artistry and function with granite tops, custom maple cabinets, imported Italian marble accents, imported German porcelain sink, downdraft gas cook top with convection oven. All Viking and Miele stainless appliances. The entrance is flanked by beautiful floor-to-ceiling cherry bookcases leading to the great room with arched cathedral ceilings. A wall of windows has unsurpassed views of the lake and mountains. The old brick see-through fireplace has been artistically enhanced with natural stone reaching to the ceiling. It connects the great room with the dining area.
The original living room
The original kitchen
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othing says "lake house" like a natural stone fireplace with colossal windows facing the lake.
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he first floor master suite has been transformed into a comfortable space with closets doubled in size and the bath turned into a spa. Upstairs new window seats bring you closer to the lake view and nature. Clean upgrades.
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aster gardener with an eye for color and composition, Jennifer has created a lush and mature selection of perennials and annuals, huge hostas and hydrangea. Spring and Summer something is always blooming. Being here will allow you to really enjoy the natural pathways and spectacular gardens because they were created to be low maintenance so you can spend your time enjoying the beauty of the nature, and all the birds, butterflies and wildlife it attracts. You won't be bogged down with never ending gardening tasks. Even the pathways have a weed preventing barrier so as to stop weed growth. Walk with nature.
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ne of your biggest investments for your waterfront property is your boat, and the dock that goes with it. On many parts of the lake you need a very expensive breakwater to protect your dock--and that still does not protect your boat from being bounced around on even slightly windy days. Not to mention trying to navigate your boat to it. You and your boat are fully exposed. This includes ice damage to your dock in winter. Here your boat is docked in a protective cove. There could be 30 knot winds, big waves and whitecaps, but here there is always calm. The owners have a 37" draft on their 23' boat, and have no problem maneuvering and docking. For winter months the 50' dock is simply hoisted up on its hinges, away from the ravages of ice. In the spring, the cove is constantly fed by a babbling brook with the soothing sounds of water flowing over rock.
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ocated in "Lakeside on Winnipesaukee", the much sought after private community that has two large sandy beaches, docks, club house, tennis courts and is home to some of the finest multi-million dollar homes in the heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region on the Eastern shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Only ten minutes from the historic town of Wolfeboro known as "America's Oldest Summer Resort" complete with some of the finest restaurants, hotels, shopping, a hospital with its own heliport, marinas, museums, beaches, daytime and dinner cruises on the M/S Mt Washington. You are under an hour to the heart of the White Mountains and the Seacoast, under 2 hours from International airports in Boston, Portland, and Manchester, 25 minutes to the Laconia Municipal Airport and one in Moultonborough. Under 30 minutes to skiing and zip lines. You are also within a days drive to every Ivy League school and 8 of the top 10 prep schools including Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro. Life is good here, and close by as well.
Property Features: This exceptional Lake home features • Ultimate privacy • An astounding 350 feet of water frontage • 3 private beach areas on property • Association Beach • 9 sitting areas • 1.78 acres of professionally landscaped grounds • Meandering foot paths in a park-like setting with Boardwalks and Log bridges • Sweeping lake and mountain views • Deep water mooring • Protected cove with 50 ft hinged dock • Invisible Fence for dogs • Protective dog area with interior and exterior access and ramp to deck • Impressive Rock Walls • Babbling brook • Association Tennis Courts • Screened in Gazebo • Surrounded by nature and wildlife
Home Features: • Architectural masterpiece • Water views from every room • 3 bedrooms and 4 bath • Additional rooms for guest rooms, au pair suites • Open plan • Oversized 2-car garage •Mahogany flooring on main level • Double arched cathedral ceilings • Cherry built ins and trim throughout • New chefs kitchen with Viking and Miele appliances • Granite tops in kitchen and bath counters • Custom Maple Cabinets • Imported German Porcelain farmers sink • Tiled lower level • Jotul wood stove • 24 x 24 storage area in lower level • Quality craftsmanship throughout • Brick see-through fireplace between the great room and dining area • ADT Alarm System • Central Vac • Mahogany wrap around deck 9 x 30 with 20 x 4 walkway • Cedar wood exterior • Generator with automatic switch delay NOTE: Some antique fixtures not included
First Floor: Entry Flanked by towering cherry cabinets and bookcases Great room: 29 x 18 Magnificent stone see through fireplace • Kitchen: 20 x 11 exquisite custom maple cabinets with island with eating counter, Viking and Miele stainless appliances, • German imported porcelain farmers sink. • Downdraft gas stove. Built in Espresso machine. Granite tops and imported Italian marble accents. • Sitting Area: next to kitchen with lake and cove views First floor Master Suite; • 21x17 Master Suite with cathedral ceilings, walk-in closets. Master bath has exquisite tiles, raised jacuzzi, separate shower, double bowl sinks. Water views from every window. • Dining Area: 19 x 14 1/2 bath Second Floor: • Bedroom 2 18x13 with water views • Bedroom 3 14x10 with water views • Office: 14 x 10 with vaulted ceilings • Full Bath tile floor; basin with granite top
Lower Level: • Family room: 23 x 14 Tiled room with Jotul Wood Stove and sliders to patio. • Exercise Room; 14 x 12 Could also be a den • 3/4 Bath/Laundry Tiled and bright • Storage room: 24 x 24 with built in storage shelves • Mahogany Decks: Upper: 9 x 30 with 20 x 4 wrap around Garage: 27 x 22 Attached finished 2 car garage Mechanical: • Heat: Propane, Oil and Jotul wood stove • Community Sewer and Water. • Electrical: 200 amps to house • Driveway: Private Association Road, Newly Paved drive. • Dock: 6’X50’ hinged wood dock Square Footage: • 3250 sf - Additional 576 sf of Storage area • Footprint is 29’ X 68 plus 22 x 27 addition . Association Amenities: • Tennis Courts • Two Beaches • Community docks • Club House
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aking of a 2 million dollar home for around 1.625 million dollars.
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state at 20 Pipers Point Lane, Alton NH 03809
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