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Tuftonboro, NH

248 Cow Island

$699,000Last sold Oct 25, 2021Sold in 66 days

MLS# 4878760 · Single Family Residence

Island Property

This home is on Cow Island, a boat-access island on Lake Winnipesaukee.

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The Listing

A 4-bedroom home in Tuftonboro on Lake Winnipesaukee.

4
Bedrooms
1
Bath
1,476
Sq Ft
0.7
Acres
Waterfront· Lake Winnipesaukee

Description

This wonderfully maintained 4 bedroom cottage, located in a secluded private cove with a great sandy beach, is situated on .67 acres with 305’ of frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee with expansive views including Ragged Island and the Belknap mountains. The living room has a beautiful large Stone Fireplace which looks out on the lake and the mountains. A large Mahogany deck sits in front of the house and extends to the water with a great walkway all the way to the permanent U-shaped dock. The 1st floor has a large bedroom for those looking for one floor living, with 3 more bedrooms upstairs for family and guests. The front 2nd floor bedroom overlooks the lake with a small balcony to enjoy the view, fresh air, and beauty. A wonderful custom built gas grill will enhance all barbecues and the lake experience. Great area with small coves and islands to kayak, canoe, paddle Board or go to more open waters to ski, tube, and enjoy all that Lake Winnipesaukee has to offer. Enjoy listening to the loons, have coffee on the deck and just enjoy nature in a very peaceful setting. For the explorers, there are many well maintained hiking trails into the center of the larger part of Cow Island. Blueberry bushes line the shoreline of the island. This property is centrally located to enjoy the entire lake. Several marinas are close by. Seller has a mainland access at an additional price.

Features

Interior

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Area
Wood Fireplace
Hearth
Kitchen Island
Kitchen/Dining
Indoor Storage
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
1st Floor Laundry

Exterior

Boat Slip
Dock
Balcony
Building
Deck
Outbuilding
Private Dock
Shed
Slip

Heating

Wood
Baseboard
Electric
Wood Stove

Cooling

None

Financial

Annual Taxes
$4,519

Location

Listing History

This property was listed at $789,500 on Aug 20, 2021. The price has been reduced by $90,500 from the original $789,500. It sold on Oct 25, 2021 for $699,000, $90,500 (11.5%) below the original asking price.

Residential · NH-Carroll County · Listed Aug 20, 2021 · Sold Oct 25, 2021

About Tuftonboro, NH

Tuftonboro is a quiet, upscale residential town on the northeast shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. With no commercial center of its own, it offers maximum privacy and some of the lake's most prestigious waterfront estates. Residents enjoy low tax rates and proximity to Wolfeboro for shopping and dining.

Prestigious waterfront estates
One of NH's lowest property tax rates
Castle in the Clouds (hilltop estate & attraction)
Copple Crown Mountain hiking
Mirror Lake swimming area
Minutes to Wolfeboro village
County: Carroll
Population: ~2,500
Schools: Governor Wentworth Regional (SAU 49)

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

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$699,000

Sold Oct 25, 2021

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Sq Ft1,476
$/Sq Ft$474
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Lamprey Associates · Ellen G Watts · 603-253-8131 · Selling office: Roche Realty Group
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