Historic “Stonehenge of Wolfeboro” located in the “Oldest Summer Resort in America”

One of the exciting things about being a Realtor is when you have the opportunity to list and promote a very unique property. Every property has characteristics that make it unique, but it is the rare property that epitomizes what the term “unique” stands for in real estate.

“Stonehenge of Wolfeboro”

We have just listed such a property, historic “Stonehenge of Wolfeboro” located in the “Oldest Summer Resort in America”. This summer home was built in 1907 by Isaac F. Baker as a private retreat by the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. The home was named after the famous prehistoric observatory Stonehenge located in the English county of Wiltshire. When originally built in 1907, “Stonehenge of Wolfeboro” had a 360 degree view of the countryside which included South Wolfeboro Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. The massive stone columns surrounding the house and the stone steps into the “Great Room” speak of a time gone by.

Outside the Property

This important property encompasses 26.9 acres with 3 lots of record including a separate 3.2 acre lot with 400 feet of shore frontage on South Wolfeboro Bay.

This important property encompasses 26.9 acres with 3 lots of record including a separate 3.2 acre lot with 400 feet of shore frontage on South Wolfeboro Bay. “Stonehenge” has 7 bedrooms and was authentically restored by the present owners who recently added a tennis court, 3 pitch and putt greens, bocce, volleyball, basketball and badminton courts plus several miles of trails. Step back in time as you arrive at the estate via a long winding drive to the elegant stone entry leading to a covered wraparound porch.

Inside the Property

The “Great Room” with the 2 Story Fieldstone Fireplace and Hardwood Floors

Upon entering the “Great Room” of this splendid home admire the soaring two story fieldstone fireplace. Equally impressive are the natural bead board walls and original hardwood and pine floors, as well as the large formal dining room and updated kitchen.

For outdoor gatherings, there is a second kitchen for catering on the lower walk-out level. The original 1907 stone garage will house two cars with a storage room above.

There’s the opportunity to build up to two more homes on the extra 2 lots of record, with one home being by the lake and one by Mink Brook. Whether it remains as is or becomes a family compound, this stunning property is one of a kind and for the discerning buyer.

Contact Steve and Carol Bush of Maxfield Real Estate for more information or to make an appointment to view this important property.

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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.

As one who has owned two antique homes, one a 1899 Victorian on the Island of Jamestown, Rhode Island, and a 1837 cape and barn in North Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, I can say with authority there is nothing as exciting nor as demanding in home ownership than to restore an old home.

The first things you will notice when entering an antique home that’s in close to original condition are the wide floor boards, overhead beams, corner posts, horsehair plaster walls, unique wallpaper, glass windows that bend light in strange ways, beautiful hearths, stone foundations, and where almost nothing tends to be level or square. Once you get past the awe that these antique features bestow upon you, you start to imagine yourself living there and just possibly continuing the stewardship of caring for this special property or working to bring back the antique charm to what someone over 100 years ago called home.

Here in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, antique homes with charm, beauty, and stories to tell await those who value history as well as making some of their own history. When you purchase an antique home you become part of the story. Essentially you become the caretaker of a very important piece of United States history not to mention preserving local history. The story of your life in that house continues the tradition of owners and will be left for the next owner to create their own story and value what you found so precious living there. This can’t be said about many of the homes built in the early 1950′s and later, which were thrown up as fast as they could be after World War II and the Baby Boom Generation was born.

Antique homes in Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, Moultonboro, Sandwich, Brookfield, and Alton New Hampshire are available now, to be lived in and enjoyed by people who value history, preservation, and that special feeling of owning something timeless.