On Tuesday, July 12^th, two photographers from the famous L.L. Bean Company in Freeport Maine did their yearly tour with us to see properties on Lake Winnipesaukee in order to preview them for potential use in their spring 2012 catalogue. Not only were Jim and Greg, L.L. Bean photographers, delightful companions but they were also terrific ambassadors for the company that they represent.

The French President's Wolfeboro Home for 2 Weeks

We saw a total of 14 properties including the Springfield Point house in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire that French President, Nickolas Sarkozy, stayed at a couple of years ago. Another Springfield Point property that is currently for sale, 179 Springfield Point, was truly a showplace with all the charm and amenities of a New England lake property. The gardens and sweeping lawns of many of the properties we viewed were impressive against the backdrop of the lake.

Just one of the many beautiful gardens at 179 Springfield Point, Wolfbeoro, New Hampshire

As the day progressed we headed to Moultonborough and looked at the Swallow Boat House on the grounds of Windward Harbor.

Swallow Boathouse at Windward Harbor Lake Winnipesaukee

The history of this boathouse is rich. It was designed by Harry J. Carlson and built in 1910. It is also listed in the National Historic Register. This unique boathouse held a schooner named the Swallow for the original owners of the Kona Mansion.

After a number of stops in Moultonborough we headed to Meredith and went to 102 Veasey Shore Road, which is listed at $6,995,000. What a spectacular property with 1,250 feet of waterfront, sugar sandy beaches, a boathouse with a 1937 restored Gar Wood boat resting comfortably in its bay. Antique boats play an important part in the photo shoots for the L.L. Bean catalogues.

As Realtors of luxury real estate, it was a pleasure to share our passion for this beautiful lake and its stunning properties with photographers who have a discerning eye for New England lake front splendor.

The stunning 179 Springfield Point on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire listed at $5,288,000

Gilman Point Luxury Home of Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough

Take the opportunity to pamper yourself and friends with this beautiful, spacious, waterfront home with five bedrooms including two master suites. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counters, open-concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, and lots of windows. A wood burning fireplace in the great room and a wood burning stove in family room.

Views of the Loon Sancutary and Red Hill in Moultonborough.

Gilman Point view of Loon Sanctuary from the Dock

Contact Steve or Carol Bush and let us show you what a special place this Moultonborough New Hampshire and Lake Winnipesaukee property affords the discriminating buyer.

This house may have a rustic look to it, but you will not be roughing it!

Floor to ceiling stone fireplace

Fully air conditioned

Wood burning stove in lower level den

Full appliances in kitchen

Satellite TV, DVD/VCR

Wet bar and Ice Maker

 Jacuzzi tubs in both master bathrooms

Laundry room

Stereo

Giant 2 car garage (great for the ski season)

Outdoor gas grill for barbecuing

Plenty of closets and storage space

State of the Art Kitchen in this Gilman Point Luxury Home

From skiing to fishing, whatever your pleasure, you can find it within minutes. New Hampshire and the Lakes Region have plenty of four season fun for everyone.

From your screened in porch, just of one of 2 master suites, walk out onto the large deck

Luxury Home on Lake Winnipesaukee with Stunning Fireplace

Great shopping within 10 minutes

Snowmobile trails next door

Kayaking and canoeing 

Great restaurants nearby

This lyrical line from the same titled song by the Rolling Stones says it all for many when buying property in the Lakes Region. Who hasn’t started on a quest for something, be that majoring in a certain discipline in college or looking for that specific car or as simple as going to the market to buy certain items for tonight’s dinner and find that what you were seeking wasn’t what you ended up with? More often than not the change in direction is for the better.

Lakeside living can be a shift in how one lives and enjoys life fully.

These unplanned events and drastic changes in direction frequently develop into a new paradigm shift which proves to be more exciting. Certainly the same can often be said when one looks to buy property. Maybe it was your plan is to live in a specific town like Wolfeboro. You like the community because of its location on Lake Winnipesaukee, the antique homes that line the main street, or the many fine restaurants in the area. Possibly it is the town of Moultonborough because of its many miles of waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee as well as the excellent school system. Maybe you are looking for that equestrian/horse property somewhere around the Lakes Region with acres and a barn. You have specific things in mind, but in your exploration of what is available as well as in your travels to different properties with your agent you happen to come across an incredible view property or other type of property for sale that even from the road beckons you. Once inside the home you just know it’s the right place for you even though it wasn’t what you had originally planned on.

The point of all this is that an experienced Realtor understands that everyone has a pre conceived idea of what it is they want to own for a home and land, but the reality is that it is the job of an agent who knows the large inventory of real estate available and the proverbial “lay of the land” to guide you. Maybe you see something a little different from your original concept because your Realtor has gained insight to you as a person and says, “Let’s just take a quick look at this Plymouth 18 acre view property with a gorgeous post & beam house,”

Come See This Stunning Post and Beam Home with 18 Acres and Incredible Views in Plymouth New Hampshire.

 and once you see it you fall in love with something very different as you had never dreamed of changing direction so dramatically from your original plan.

You Can't Always Get What You Want Until You Experience Living in This Gorgeous Setting in Plymouth New Hampshire.

Carol and I have just that kind of professional real estate experience, we can help you balance plans and dreams. We’ll get to know you and show you properties that you may never have thought of or would not have known about, but will meet your needs. The lyrics, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need” rings true when working with the right Realtors in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.