Gilford, NH

51 Welch Island Island

$725,000Last sold Dec 21, 2015Listed at $839,900

MLS# 4428650 · Single Family Residence

Sold in 196 days
The Listing

A 4-bedroom 1900s home in Gilford.

4
Bedrooms
1
Bath
1,322
Sq Ft
0.9
Acres
Waterfront

Description

This Landmark summer home thats been here for 109 years was the first home built on Welch Island in 1906. It is for the discriminating, eclectic buyer. Handmade and preserved antique home built out on the point facing west. Theres over 300 feet of water frontage with long views on three sides. This home has a beautiful wraparound porch to sit and enjoy blazing sunsets and views to the Presidential Range. There are two sandy beaches with permanent docking for three boats. The interior has fine beadboard with a preserved patina throughout. This property is like owning an antique boat such as a Garwood with its original parts, like new, a real step back in time. This is not just another island property, its an irreplaceable, cant be duplicated historical island home, like acquiring a one of a kind piece of fine art. A diary of Welch Island from the time of this home with pictures and maps will be transferred to the buyer.

Features

Interior

Dining Area
Draperies
Wood Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Kitchen/Dining
Laundry Hook-ups
Living/Dining
Natural Woodwork
Soaking Tub

Exterior

Boat Slip
Invisible Pet Fence
Outbuilding
Covered Porch
Private Dock
Shed
Window Screens

Heating

Wood
Baseboard
Electric
Wood Stove

Financial

Annual Taxes
$7,841

Location

Listing History

This property was listed at $889,000 on Jun 8, 2015. The price has been reduced by $49,100 from the original $889,000. It sold on Dec 21, 2015 for $725,000 — $164,000 (18.4%) below the original asking price.

Residential · NH-Belknap County · Listed Jun 8, 2015 · Sold Dec 21, 2015

About Gilford, NH

Gilford offers the best of both worlds — a residential community with top-rated schools and direct access to both Lake Winnipesaukee and Gunstock Mountain. Families are drawn to its excellent school system, safe neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Gunstock Mountain Resort (ski, zip-line, camping)
Top-rated Gilford school district
Town Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion (concert venue)
Ellacoya State Park
Close to Laconia amenities
County: Belknap
Population: ~7,500
Schools: Gilford (SAU 73)

Distances are approximate. Click any destination for driving directions. NH has no state income tax or sales tax.

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$725,000

Sold Dec 21, 2015

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Sq Ft1,322
$/Sq Ft$548
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Listing courtesy of Roche Realty Group · Alan Silberberg · 603-279-7046 · Selling office: Roche Realty Group
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