Lakes Region Luxury Homes

Luxury Living Starts Here

Showcased here are some of the finest Luxury Properties on Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding areas. Whether you are looking for a private waterfront estate, an island retreat or a lodge-style mountain home, there's a distinctive property to fit your lifestyle and needs.

Buying a property can be extremely time-consuming and challenging, especially if you live miles away. I'm here to help you simplify the home buying process. I will send you a complete luxury listing portfolio including property details, photos, area attractions, demographics and more. All tailored to fit your needs.

To get started, contact Jackie requesting a luxury listing portfolio on a property you are interested in or receive automatic e-mail updates of new luxury listings that come on the market. It's that simple. jackie@beangroup.com

Lakes Region Market Pulse Report

Market Pulse Report by Jackie Gauvin

The Number of Sales is the Key Measure of Buyer Activity...

I hope that you have a chance to take a look at my Lakes Region Market Pulse Report. This is a great way to stay updated on the Market trends happening near, and around Lake Winnipesaukee. This market update focuses on the last 6 months for properties located in Belknap County and Carroll County, NH. This report is for sales at $1,000,000 and over in towns such as Gilford, Alton, Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough and Wolfeboro to name a few. All data that I use is from our MLS provider so private sales would not be included.
View Jackie's Market Pulse Report

Market Pulse Report Acronyms:
New: new listings, BOM: back on market, Pend: pending, Cntg: contigent, Expr: expired, With: withdrawn, DOM: days on market.

Interested in a customized Market report? Contact jackie@beangroup.com today. These reports can be customized according to street/town, price, listing type and date. It's tailored to your needs....


Check back at the end of the month for the year-end analysis.

Lakeside Holiday Shopping around Winnipesaukee..."Country Style"

If you're looking to get away from the crowded department stores this holiday season, Lake Winnipesaukee has something for you. Enjoy a day of shopping like no other. Step back in time and shop our old-fashion country stores for great stocking stuffers, unique gift ideas, simple treasures and so much more. So put on your comfy shoes, grab a holiday CD to play in the car and get set for an enjoyable, stress-free country shopping experience around the lake. And one of the nice things, no sales tax.

Let's start our day-long, lakeside, country holiday shopping in the Lakes Region, New Hampshire.

Meredith, NH
Long View Country Store - Daniel Webster Highway - (603)279-3021
The Christmas Loft - Daniel Webster Highway -(603)279-5711
- a must see at Christmas
The Country Carriage - Mill Falls Marketplace -(603)279-6790
- Country gifts and decorative accessories
Adornments - Mill Falls Marketplace - 603-279-4349
- Sterling silver, semi precious stone & jewelry of all kinds
Adirondacks of Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls Marketplace -(603)279-7789
- Handcrafted rustic furniture, lighting and accessories
Oglethorpe, Daniel Webster Highway - (603) 279-9909 ‎
- fine arts and crafts

Center Harbor, NH:
Home Comfort, Route 25B - (603)253-6660
- find classic, stylish and casual furnishings
Keepsake Quilting, Senters Market -(800)865-9458
- Huge array of quilt fabrics and fabric collections.

Moultonborough, NH
Casual Cape, Route 25 - (603)253-7951
- Unique Gifts and Home Decore
The Old Country Store, 1011 Whittier Highway - (603)476-5750
- candy, candles and moose stuff

Wolfeboro, NH

A shopping excursion wouldn't be the same without a lunch break. My recommendation would be Garwoods on Main Street in Wolfeboro. They offer a great selection of soups, salads and sandwiches and my personal favorite seat is up in the waterfront lounge area overlooking Wolfeboro Bay.

Mellow Mouse Mercantile
Located by the Town Docks - (603)515-1016
- clothing, gifts, jewerly, pottery
Occasional Images, 603) 569-5926
- Labels for every occassion
Hampshire Pewter, 7 North Main Street (603)569-4944
- High quality pewter depicting New England scenes
Flags over Winnipesaukee, North Main St - (800)589-8801
-A flag and gift emporium featuring national, international, histoiic and marine flags
Details, S. Main Street - (603)-569-0400
-A fun & unique gift boutique filled with treasures that you just can't find everywhere else

Alton,NH:
Red Cranberrys, Mounument square - (603)875-2000
- Fine Furniture and Gifts
Barnhouse Lighting, Suncook Valley Road -(603-875-6331)
- American Reproduction Colonial and Rustic Design Lighting for your home

Gilford, NH
American Cottage & Rugs, Weirs Road - (603)293-0151
-Rugs and Lakeside Decor
Pepi Hermann Crystal, Waterfort Place - (603)528-1020
- Some of the world's finest hand-cut crystal

Celebrate the Holidays in the Lakes Region

Holiday Parade and Santa Train - This is one of our favorite Christmas events. The annual holiday parade in Laconia takes place on Sunday, November 28th, at 1pm. This is a fun parade for all. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there. After the parade, there's the Santa Train at Veteran's Square for the kids.

Ho-Ho-Hobo Santa Express - One of the totally awesome Christmas events that gets you into the holiday spirit by riding the ho-ho-ho train in Lincoln New Hampshire. Enjoy an 80 minute round trip ride along the Pemigewasset River down to the Jack O'Lantern Resort south of Woodstock. The trains run every weekend from Nov. 26th until Dec. 19th.

Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH - During the Christmas season, Santa's Village opens up on weekends. There are a variety of activities for children to enjoy including decorating cookies, ornaments and more

Tonight's Sky/Season of Lights - The show is about the current night sky for that particular night. They will also include a seasonal flair to this show for the month of December. This show takes place in Concord at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in December.

Santa's Calling - This is one of the popular Christmas events for kids. It is held on Tuesday, December 7th from 6-8pm. On this special night, Santa calls the kids of Laconia.

Christmas Village - Laconia Community Center - Thursday Dec. 2nd from 6-8pm, Friday, Dec 3rd from 6-8pm, Sat. and Sun. Dec. 4th and 5th from 2-5pm. One of the most enchanting Christmas events is Christmas Village. This is a must for young children and families. The Community Center is transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

Christmas Village Fair - Come and enjoy the Village Fair hosted by the Gilford Community Church. It is held Friday, Dec. 3rd from 5 - 7pm and Saturday Dec. 4th from 9 - 3pm.

Gilford Craft Fair - Another one of the Christmas events in the area to help you get started on your holiday shopping is the Gilford High school annual Craft Fair. The fair takes place on Dec. 4th from 9 - 3pm.

Christmas in Canterbury - The Shakers loved to celebrate Christmas. They have all passed away but the Christmas spirit and celebrations continue on at Canterbury Shaker Village, December 4th and December 11th from 3 - 8pm. You will find candlelight strolls, caroling, gingerbread house showcase, trees for sale, craft items, food samples and more.

Yuletide in Alton - Join in the festivities and the lighting of the town tree at the town hall on December 5, 2009 from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Tree lighting begins at 6:45pm Santa, crafts and more will be there.

Wolfeboro Festival of Trees - Another one of the favorite Christmas events is the Wolfeboro Festival of Trees. It is held from December 5th through 13th at the Wright Museum, 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The Wolfeboro festival of trees is a charity benefit featuring more than 60 decorated trees.

Holiday Open House - This event takes place on December 5, 2010 from 1:00pm -4:00pm at the Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith, New Hampshire. Come and join the festivities with Father Christmas. There are horse and wagon rides, refreshments and more.

Annual Trees for the Holidays - Come and visit Belknap Mill's annual trees for the holidays. There are 18 beautifully decorated trees with the public judging the winners. The trees are on display from December 6th through December 31st at the Belknap Mill in Laconia.

Picture with Santa and Candy Cane Hunt - Of the many Christmas events taking place in the Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire, this is a fun one. It takes place on December 11th, from 10am - 12noon at Opechee Park.

Edward's Street Christmas Jubilee - Come and enjoy the annual Edward's Street Christmas Jubilee. The public is invited to stroll through the neighborhood and enjoy the lights, refreshments, entertainment and a visit with Santa. This is another one of the popular Christmas events and takes place on Saturday, Dec. 11th with a rain date of Dec. 12th

Tuba Christmas Concert - Come and enjoy the 6th annual concert in Wolfeboro on Saturday, Dec. 12th from 2 - 3pm at the All Saint's Episcopal Church in Wolfeboro. If you have never heard a TUBACHRISTMAS performance, then you're in for a treat. It's a very enjoyable event.

Holiday Concert - Listen to the wonderful music performed by the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra. This Holiday concert takes place on Dec. 11th at 7:30pm and Dec. 12th at 3:00pm at the Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith, New Hampshire.

Lakes Region Singers' Annual Christmas Concert - Lighten up your Christmas season and come listen to the 18th annual Lakes Region Singers' Christmas Concert. They sing a variety of melodies, Christmas carols and classic songs. The concert will take place on Dec. 17th at 7:30pm at the Gilford Methodist Church on Route 11A. It is free to the public with complimentary refreshments.

Gilford Community Band Concert - Join the Gilford Community Band while they perform a wonderful Christmas concert. There are over 50 fine musicians performing a selection of Christmas songs. This event takes place on December 19th at 3:00pm at the Gilford High School Auditorium.

Wolfeboro's First Night - Wolfeboro is the only town in the lakes region of New Hampshire that celebrates First Night. Come and join the fun. December 31, the parade starts at 5:30pm. There's plenty of food and entertainment and fireworks at midnight. Buttons are sold that you wear on your coat. This is your admission ticket to all the First Night events. The sale of buttons will begin on Nov. 21st

Gunstock's Magic Mountain Eve - Come join the fun and ring in the New Year starting on December 31st at 6:00pm. Your ticket will include skiing, tubing, snowshoeing, horse drawn carriage rides, live entertainment, dancing, dinner, bonfire, midnight fireworks and more

Exclusive Waterfront Community on Lake Winnipesaukee

The "Timbers on Lake Winnipesaukee” is located in the picturesque New England town of Alton, New Hampshire on the Southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee. The “Timbers” is an exclusive waterfront community of luxurious homes that reflect the architectural style of the modern-day Adirondack. Exquisite features give you the classic feeling of an authentic mountain lodge. These homes offer generous open floor plans and custom finishes that blend mountainous elegance with state-of-the-art comfort. The combination of the “Great Rooms” with soaring stone fireplaces, cathedral ceilings and custom gourmet kitchens, create a stylish and graceful living area ready to entertain large family gatherings. The expansive decks and screened porches present a superb setting from which you may relax and enjoy the surrounding mountain vista and lakeside views. There are currently two homes for sale in the Timbers. To preview these listings, click on the links below. Lakeside living at it's finest...
5-16 Timber Ridge Road, Alton, NH
102 Timber Ridge Road, Alton, NH

What to do...Keep your house listed or take it off for the holidays

Typically when the holiday season rolls around, activity starts to slow down and Sellers decide to take their homes off the market thinking this is the worst time to sell. That’s not always the case and there are some good reasons why you my want to keep your house listed during the holiday season.

• For starters, there are fewer homes for sale. Most sellers take their homes off the market during the holidays, assuming no one will be buying at this time. But with serious buyers still out there and a lower inventory of homes, your home has a good chance of standing out.
• Some buyers may be looking to relocate before the New Year.
• Investors may want to close before the end of the year for tax reasons.
• Buyers have more vacation time off to house-hunt.
• Services are more available. Business slows for lenders, home inspectors, appraisers and title companies during the holidays, so they all have more time to spend with clients.
• Personally I think that nothing says "Welcome Home" more than a winter background and nicely decorated home. The key is to not overdue. Keep the décor simple and subtle.
• Stay positive, it’s a busy time but you may be surprised with an extra gift under the tree…”an Offer.”


Happy Holidays!

Traveling back in time to Governor's Island

There's so much history to the Lakes Region and it's fascinating to travel back in time, from Colonial days to present, to see and read the richness and transformation of the communities which surround Lake Winnipesaukee.

This article will concentrate on Governor's Island in Gilford, NH. The island originally granted to Governor John Wentworth by the King of England in 1772, remained undeveloped until 1803. One of the earlier owners of the island, Stilson Hutchins, built an impressive granite mansion in 1885 overlooking the Weirs and hosted two Presidents there -- Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt.

The island changed ownership in 1928 but fell to bank foreclosure in 1935. Thereafter, significant development occurred after World War II. More detailed information can be found on this link Governor's Island History hosted by GIC.

Today, Governor's Island offers luxurious waterfront homes and amenities including community beach, tennis courts, club house and playground. There are currently (8) homes for sale on the island. To view these properties, click Governor's Island Properties for sale.