Archive for 2011

Young Marines of Boston Spending Weekend at Alton Mountain Retreat.

Posted 23 September 2011 by
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 The Young Marines of Boston recently made their 3rd visit spending a weekend at a beautiful mountaintop property in Alton NH. Arriving Friday night, they quickly organized into squads setting up their tents and organizing their supplies for the weekend. The weather in the Boston area, home for most of the adolescents, was predicted to [...]

Portsmouth Estate Finally Sells For $6.2 Million

Posted 2 September 2011 by
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The luxurious waterfront, Garvey Estate, at 518 New Castle Avenue (Shapleigh Island) closed on July 14th. Originally listed for $12 million back on October 3, 2005, my favorite Portsmouth mansion remained on the market for the better part of the last six years with frequent price reductions to a final asking price of $6,975,000. Set on [...]

Latest Sales over $1 Million on the Seacoast and in the Lakes Region

Posted 2 May 2011 by
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Latest Sales over $1 Million on the Seacoast and in the Lakes Region  November 1, 2010 through April 22, 2011 Closing Date Location Original A.P. Actual S.P. Difference Days on Market Seacoast           4/01/11 173 Madbury Road, Madbury $1.195M $1M $195K (16%) 35 3/31/11 180 Odiorne Point Road, Portsmouth $1.2M $1.07M [...]

Market Update on Winnipesaukee Lakefronts

Posted 7 April 2011 by
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Snow is still falling and the ice has yet to melt, however, the inventory of available lakefronts is growing daily as more  property owners attempt to take advantage of the oncoming Spring market. As of yesterday, there were 186 lakefront properties (not including land) “FOR SALE”. The following is a breakdown of  the price ranges: FOR SALE                                  SALES [...]

Steve’s Mountain-Top Retreat

Posted 12 March 2011 by
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Visitors have long been in awe- “Stirs up feelings similar to a walk in Muir Woods.” This is truly a one-of-a-kind hideaway for the nature lover, who loves serenity and/or entertaining. What makes this parcel so special? There is just no better place to seek sanctuary in troubled times. Search your soul as you walk on drivable trails [...]

Portsmouth, NH Artist – Melissa McLeod

Posted 28 February 2011 by
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Melissa McLeod has graciously shared some of her artistic work with us – please enjoy!  Visit Melissa McLeod’s website to view more of her talent.

Photographs courtesy of Mary Beth Lambert

Posted 22 February 2011 by
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Visit Mary Beth’s photography website to view more amazing photos.

The Chase Home For Children

Posted 18 February 2011 by
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A couple of years ago I began to search for a Seacoast charitable organization in which I might enjoy doing some  volunteer work  for.  I soon happened upon an article  written about The Chase Home here in Portsmouth. Having lived in the city for over 25 years, I was somewhat amazed by my not knowing it even existed. [...]

Mountain Top Retreat “A Dream Fulfilled”

Posted 18 February 2011 by
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note: listing updated, please see the new post STEVE’S MOUNTAIN-TOP RETREAT - “A DREAM FULFILLED” 319 Rand Hill Rd Alton, NH 603-387-2488 Visitors have long been in awe— “Stirs up feelings similar to a walk in Muir Woods.” This is truly a one-of-a-kind hideaway for the nature lover, who loves serenity and/or entertaining. What makes this [...]

Catherine Raynes Seacoast Paintings

Posted 14 February 2011 by
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Seacoast Paintings by Catherine Raynes.  Visit www.catherineraynes.com to view more of her beautiful talent.