I've never been to the Lakes Region. My husband used to camp there when he was younger.

I would hate to see the heating bills for that place…. :emb:

A Moving Experience
 

Hi OregonRain-
As many forum members know I pretty much documented my whole relocating experience here in the forum. Tons of odd questions answered by the exceedingly patient forum members. You can read my threads here:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...8&pp=25&page=2

Start around page 2 and go backwards through pages 3 and 4.

Good luck with your search. It really is fun looking at all the different towns and locations. An in-person scouting trip is essential, but many of us have inside info on pros and cons of various towns. For example, Alton is a fantastic location, but they are prone to power outages and high bandwidth internet is not available in some areas.

I tried that link but it came up with no matches.

Thank you, I was able to read much of what you've written because the moderator gave me a link to it. Here's the link he sent me- http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=11412

I hope this one works. Unfortunately the link you have is broken and nothing shows up. I really enjoy reading everything. Internet is important to me as most of our business is done on it.

A search URL like this is temporary and only good for that session. It won't work for others.

Please forgive my ignorance, but is all lake front property open to public access? If we were to buy a home that had some lake frontage, would the public be on it too?

Like this place: http://www.beangroup.com/homes/NH/Mo...ho/2134338024/

Is it open to the public or just the people in that community?

The beach at Far Echo is for the members. It's technically not a public beach, but you would be sharing with other members of the community. The particular house in the link is not directly on the water. "This paradise [beach] is a very short walk down the quaint 'deer path' from this home."

There is a very nice public beach in Moultonborough that is for the use of residents of the town.

I have lakefront property and our beach area is private. We abut a "right of way" that allows access to the water for other houses on our road, but there is no beach. There are lots of ways for folks to enjoy Lake Winnipesaukee without having lakefront property.

The water access description states "shared private". You don't own it, but you can use it, along with everyone else in that community. The general public probably not allowed. Always double check with the realtors.
Good deal if you don't mind sharing. And it has a dock which is a big plus!

Oops, missed Wakeboard Mom's reply!
Double check also the association dues on any community type property.

I don't mind sharing, it's just we have 2 dogs, one of which is a barker... he just won't stop if there's someone on or near the property. I'm thinking it might be better if we were away from the water a bit and more closer to the woods. I don't want to annoy anyone with a barking dog.

I really appreciate that opinion. Sounds travel very far over the water, especially barking dogs. We have one quite a ways away from us on the lake, still so very annoying.

I so don't want to be the 'annoying neighbor' that everyone hates!!!

Did I mention my house is for sale........:D

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/20...12990936_zpid/
It is for sale, no matter what Zillow says.:rolleye2:
Asking $223,000.00
Furniture goes with it if wanted....

Sorry Shamless plug......

You have a lovely house! But those foxes would get my chickens... lol.

Your bringing chickens from Oregon? :D

Chickens from the Left Coast
 

Perhaps for western omletets? :laugh:

No. I had some chickens and want more, but I'm not bringing them from Oregon. It would be better to buy some once we get settled. I'd like to have some other small farm animals too... we'll just have to wait and see what we end up with once we get there.

With ham, cheese, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, spinach and avocado. :liplick:

I think you can click on my name and under the Statistics tab read all threads started by me. Those threads have a list of all the questions I asked. The link our Webmaster gave you took you to only one thread.

If you want farm animals, you need to make sure the land is zoned for that.

If you are still considering shared property, condos or houses with shared lake access. Almost all will have rules about dogs and farm animals. Make sure you know the rules going in. Plus the town will have rules regarding farm animals.

Most west coast people are shocked at how strict the rules are in the east.

For example, you will find very few shared beaches that allow dogs.

house in Tuftonboro
 

http://www.maxfieldrealestate.com/pr...me-Road/587695




room for everything! been on the market a while. might be negotiable?

Isn't all land outside of towns ok for farm animals? I don't really want to go with associations just because they've got a lot of rules and regulations. :)

Not necessarily. It might depend on the rules for each town, but I know some make you be in the agricultural district if you want to have farm animals. You want to make sure to ask your realtor or someone about it.

I'm thinking I might be in for a tiny bit of 'culture' shock when I move there. I'm learning so many things that I need to know. Thank you everyone!! I truly appreciate all the help you've given me!

Yes, we have lots of rules and regulations here.

That all really depends on where you are in the state, up here a little north of the Lakes Region, in the edge of the White Mountain National Forest, most towns are pretty much free of overbearing nanny type rules n regs, and we are doing our best to keep it that way, in spite of the seemingly non stop influx of those that prefer a nanny state system of governmental interference

Good for you Grandpa. I think the north/ north western part of the state has less rules and regulations also.

Thanks. My husband wanted to be somewhat close (within a 2-2.5 hour drive) to Boston and points where he grew up. It's always been his dream to live in the Winnipesaukee area. I've always loved the woods and lakes so I'm all for it too!

There is a place in Wentworth that I've been interested in.
http://www.lakesregionhome.com/listi...orth-nh-03282/

We don't mind doing some work on a place, it's something I enjoy doing. What I really like about this place is the trout creek running through it... I love fishing!

I can't wait till we get to come visit! I'm hoping to be there after the snow melts, maybe sometime in May or early June. :D

Oregonrain, Wentworth is the next town south of me. I am in Warren and in my opinion, the Warren/Wentworth area is a wonderful place, within a short drive to the Lakes Region, or the White mountains. A relatively quiet rural area, but only a few minutes from Plymouth for grocery shopping, Hospital, etc.

Are they persnickety about farm animals in that area? I don't want hogs, cattle, or horses... just chickens, goats, and maybe a sheep.

Absolutely not, I myself have chickens, and so do a lot of the folks in this area. You should have no problems with chickens, goats, sheep. Here in Warren a friend of mine living within sight of the center of town has chickens and goats. And another friend is just on the outskirts of town with cattle, and right in the middle of town a couple has miniature horses.

I wish there was a 'like' button so I can like posts...

And I believe you can have chickens in certain areas of towns closer to Lake Winni, but you just have to make sure that the house you choose is in that area-usually called the agricultural district although some may allow chickens in other areas. All I am saying is just to find out before you buy so you won't be disappointed.

Thank you, that is good advice. I'm going to make a list of what I want so when we really get serious about house hunting, I'll know what to look for. :D

Dogs aren't allowed on the shared beach at Far Echo anyways.

The "Thanks" button serves the same purpose but you can only use it 5 times a day, then it disappears until tomorrow.

Chicken Rules
 

Be careful not to count (or plan on) your chickens before they hatch.

The City of Laconia already decided this matter!

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/index...a-oks-chickens

I think the article about chickens in the Laconia paper is one of the funniest things I have ever read....
I am not a farm girl, but don't you need roosters to make eggs? And who's going to keep an eye on how many cubic feet of chicken poo you have?
I've heard chickens eat ticks. I think everyone in NH should have them!