Southdown/Long Bay or Wolfeboro

[Momofthreema]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Everyone area will have positives, and negatives.

I enjoy visiting Wolfeboro and the shops on Main Street but there are a limited number of stores that are not high priced. We often go over by boat and patronize the restaurants.

The other side of the lake (Gilford/Laconia) has a lot of stores including two grocery stores and Lowes and WalMart.

If the home you buy is to become a full time home, as opposed to a weekend/vacation home, the proximity of stores becomes important. When you no longer commute from your present house that portion of your decision will no longer matter.

Some Saturday's while working on home projects (and because I am a poor planner) I end up at Lowes 2 or 3 times. It makes it easier because it is close by.

There are going to be trade offs wherever you buy but as has been said, the arrangements for a boat should be a serious consideration in the discussion.

Yes to all of this! When we moved to our current house from a city with two targets within 10 minutes, I was shocked at needing to drive 30 minutes for a lowes or Target. Excellent point. We’re hoping to buy a house that we can put our own stamp on, so trips to Lowes will be frequent!