Peaceful estate nestled in pines above Lake Winnipesaukee surrounded by perennial gardens with a view of the Ossipee Mtn range and the lake. Built in 1773 and totally renovated, this antique farm house served as a dairy farm (Smiling Hills Farm), the Holiday Inn B & B and was home to local mill owners through the years. Updated septic, heating and AC, plumbing and electric, soft water systems, in house vac, its the best of the old and new. The barn has plenty of space for storage, entertaining or home business and includes a sauna to enjoy after days of skiing at Gunstock Mountain resort just 1.7 miles away. Five bedrooms, four and a half baths, and additional finished attic space. Four working wood fireplaces add to the cozy charm all winter long. The expansive kitchen with walk in pantry, along with three seasons porch overlooking the lake provides ample space for family and friend gatherings. A 2014 addition has provided a private entrance for home office or mother-in-law potential. A full dry basement is more storage and easy access to all heating, electrical and full house generator. Gilford town beach rights access is just 1.6 miles away as well as NH Pavillion for summer concerts, boating, and all the amenities and restaurants of the Lakes Region are at your fingertips, while you sit perched above the traffic in this serene setting. On 2.9 acres with one full acre of buildable land available for accessory housing or other options with shared driveway access.

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