Cate here. I thought I would start a new thread that focuses on real estate in the area. As some of you may know, my family (partner, 2 dogs, maybe fish if they survive the trip) is planning a move to the area and will be purchasing a home. Several of you fine forum people have made suggestions on the "We're Moving to the Lakes Region!!" thread. I thought I might share a little more info about what we are looking for and document our progress here.
Size and Land: We are looking for a house with 7-8 rooms (about 2000-2500 sq ft.) on at least an acre of land. Seek privacy and room for doggies to run about.
Price: Our top price is 300k.
Type: We love older houses that have been renovated with modern plumbing, electric, septic etc. OR newer houses that have some architectural character (no developments)
Parking Space: We want a 2-car garage. Also, we will have two small boats on trailers that we will store on the property. It would be nice if they were hidden away and didn't invade our view.
Other: I need an office space with high speed internet. We would like a great room or livingroom that would allow us to entertain a number of guests. Also looking for space where I can build stuff with wood. (barn or workshop area)
Location: We would prefer to be on the Meredith side of the lake for commuting reasons. We are looking in Meredith, Guilford, Laconia, Sanbornton. Possibly Tilton and Northfield. ( In know the quiet side of the lake is beautiful and has low taxes, but I need easy access to 93).
And to top it all off: We would love a mountain view or a small pond on the property.
I know this type of property exists because there a several for sale right now. (96 Pease Rd. Meredith is our current favorite, 205 Chemung Rd too.) Our dream home is 3 Carleton Rd., a log house on Randlett Pond, but it is 50k above our price range and is in contingent status. Hopefully some of these properties will be available when we are ready to buy (after we sell the NJ house).
Maybe we should apply to be on HGTV
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