This forested 16 acre hilltop property with a “sugar shack” has had over $600K+ improvements since purchased by owner.  Enjoys 500’ of waterfront along the banks of the large Mountain Brook Reservoir & 1187’ of frontage on paved Gilmore Pond Road. The home, built in 1973, offers one floor-living with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a great room, kitchen, a gym & a screen porch. The property is now energy independent using solar & geothermal systems with positive cash flow from electricity sold to the grid. The home integrates many historical & aesthetic aspects. Built entirely from lumber harvested on the property, you cross a granite step salvaged from Jaffrey’s historical Baptist church. A large restored fireplace and chimney in the living room, which was constructed using bricks salvaged from Jaffrey’s original Goodnow’s Store & a granite hearth from the same church. The chimney is surrounded & trimmed with hand hewn cypress planks salvaged from the Halfway House on Mount Monadnock. 1 1/3 miles of sugarbush paths serve as excellent recreational forest walking trails or mountain biking the 1/3 of a mile from the house down 126’ vertical feet to your own waterfront recreation area. 700 exiting mature healthy maple trees for tapping to supply the income producing sugar house. Meticulous flower gardens surround the house. 200 new trees & bushes of indigenous species have been planted including Black Walnut, American Hazelnut, hickory, dogwood, plum, fir and Concord grapes.

Circa 1929, in the Mediterreaan tradition, this stucco home in a parklike setting was designed and constructed to be part of Nubanusit Park. Mary Cheney Schofield, her interest outside of her philanthropy, was “the purchase, beautification and development of local real estate areas. Her interest along this line was centered principally in the area near the junction of Main, Union and High streets on both sides of the Nubanusit river. She developed the park adjoining the waterfalls, one of the most sightly spots in this section, and in 1927 constructed her home adjoining the waterfalls and which she named “Beside Still Waters.” Edwin B. Goodell from a Boston firm designed her home and appears to be the primary architect who worked along with Schofield to design the Nubanusit Park Homes. Landscape Architect Fletcher Steele, also from Boston, designed her gardens at “Beside Still Waters” along with other projects in the area. Features of this well-maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath home have been preserved, With careful attention to design and detail of the interior, the same is true of the exterior. Striking stonework, inviting terraces, built-in bookshelves and cabinets, fireplaces, ironwork, and hardwood floors. This privately sited home at the end of the lane is a short walk to the village, the library, casual and fine dining, intimate theatre and parks along the waterfalls and rivers.

Enjoy vibrant sunsets from the west and just as vibrant sunrises from the east. This well-designed custom-built Colonial offered by the original owners is equally beautiful inside and out. Stone walls abound the multi-level backyard and front. The hedges in front of the house are boxwood and hydrangea. A magnolia graces the lamp post. Abutting the road are lilac trees of various colors and a hydrangea tree. As you walk the granite walkway towards the private terrace, you will pass by a Miss Kim lilac bush when in bloom is full of fragrance. Featuring 12/12 windows, the light-filled interior has quality finishes throughout. Entering through the front door you find the dining room to the right with the living room to the left — both adorned with natural light, crown molding and hardwood floors. An open cooks kitchen features Energy Star appliances including a gas range, generous counters for food prep and a center island for informal dining. Open to the kitchen, the family room features a gas fireplace and access to the upper terrace. A half bath completes the main floor. Hardwood stairs carry you to the second floor where you find the primary suite with a spacious bath and generous closet space. You also will find two bedrooms, both with built-in shelving. A full bath is off the landing. Other features include central air and vac and built-in speakers both inside and out. Easy access to the abutting bike path that takes you the center of Peterborough or to Hancock.

Nestled just off Main Street in Historic Hancock Village, this circa 1800 1.5 story cape with twin chimneys retains its early heritage and charm while enjoying significant updates -- a new system providing central heating and cooling, added insulation, a new roof and a freshly painted exterior. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, you are welcomed at both the formal and informal entries through white picket fences. Three fireplaces, found in the dining, living and music rooms, many built-ins -- cupboards and shelves, 12/8 windows, many plaster walls, and a light-filled seasonal porch all play a role contributing the beauty and character of this property. Hancock Village, population 1737, is in the heart of the Monadnock Region. Hancock is home to casual and fine dining, a market, ponds, lakes, the Harris Center for Conservation, an excellent library and a thriving artist community. The Peterborough Players offer summer theatre; Firelight Theatre Workshop offers intimate theatre, often locally devised.