My family is from Sanbornton (Ellis) and we spend some time there...
Argie and I were married at Steele Hill, which was right next to where my dad's farm was located when he lived in Sanbornton. My dad is buried in an old cemetery not far from there.
My impression is that it's an old town that's being surrounded by lots of "newness" - there's Tilton, with outlet malls, chain restaurants, etc., popping up like mushrooms next door. I'm afraid Sanbornton will lose it's sleepy little self in all that soon. I remember when the outlet mall area was cow pastures and... well, NOTHING. It wasn't that long ago, really.
It's a pretty, quaint, and very New England little town. I've explored it a bit, and there's some quiet country roads, and all. But not far from that is the hustle and bustle of Tilton, Laconia, etc. You'd be near the interstate... not sure if that's what you're looking for or not?
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