This custom Bow Cape residence blends classic New England character with thoughtful renovations. Exposed beams and beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, creating warmth and architectural interest. The formal living room is anchored by a Rumford wood-burning fireplace and large windows overlooking the private backyard. A spacious dining room connects to the bright kitchen, recently expanded to include maple cabinetry, new GE appliances, and a prestige Verona five burner double gas range. The handcrafted sunburst gable decorative detail is delightful. The home has a sought-after first-floor primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings and a walk-in closet. A two-level addition adds a large dressing room and laundry area. Upstairs are two bedrooms with wide pine floors, generous closets, and a shared full bath, along with a fourth bedroom featuring its own private bath ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Additional spaces include a home office and studio space. A Vermont Castings wood stove, dual water filtration system, and portable generator add comfort and practicality. The grounds have been thoughtfully cultivated with raised beds, a vegetable garden, a strawberry patch, grapes, and fruit trees, including nectarine, apple, plum, cherry, and apricot. A greenhouse, flagstone patio, and deck provide inviting outdoor spaces. The tranquil pond has a custom Japanese bridge and a torii gate leads to a meditative garden. There is also an outdoor shower. The three-car heated garage offers excellent storage, shelving, workshop space, and a 20x12 ShelterLogic shed. The owners have invested over $275,000 in the property since 2022. Located across from Crotched Mountain Golf Club and minutes from Crotched Mountain Resort for skiing, Scobie Pond for swimming, and Dinsmore Brook Conservation Area for hiking and recreation. Manchester, Concord, and Nashua are within about 40 minutes, with Boston approximately 90 minutes away. A must see!
Dodge Hill Farm - Tucked away on 12 acres of unspoiled countryside in historic Francestown, this one will delight the senses inside and out. Perfect for active households, entertaining, and country life, this 4BR/2.5BA homeâ??s living spaces are large and flowing, made cozy by a woodstove and a fireplace. The interior brings together the best of both worlds, colonial features rooted in tradition and modern, yet timeless, kitchen and baths. The recently expanded chefâ??s kitchen offers exceptional workspace and a well-proportioned island with plenty of seating, creating the perfect hub for conversation and cooking. The 1st floor powder room is nearly new, and full baths are custom-designed. Other rooms of note include the holiday-sized dining room, perfect for celebrations, gatherings, and relaxing with friends after trail riding, skiing, or golfing at Francestown and Benningtonâ??s Crotched Mountain. Then there's an inviting tiled foyer, a home office, and the nicest boot/mud/dog room weâ??ve ever seen! Well-placed windows and patio doors draw the beauty of the outdoors inside year-round, while multiple heat sources and four mini-splits ensure comfort in every season. Outside is perfectly private, yet not isolated. The paved driveway leads to the garage with an attached barn. 2 Bays are insulated/heated with built-in cabinets ready for the craftsman to set up shop. Two other bays, one with a 9â?? overhead door, could be part of the livestock/horse area, or could house a large vehicle. For horse owners, itâ??s perfect for a trailer, carriage, or carts. Open now, the rear section of the building had 3 large in/out box stalls for years that could easily be put back. There are hydrants inside and out, a full hayloft, and an insulated tack room. This has everything for the animal and nature lover - a pond with a zipline, walking trails on site and off, and miles of gravel roads just a short hack from the driveway. High-speed Comcast internet. Shown by appt please.
This enchanting New England estate, situated on almost 60 acres of serene woodlands, features a four bedroom main house with a welcoming picket fence, clapboard siding, and landscaped gardens. The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen, rich with beams, granite counters, and professional grade appliances, seamlessly flowing into a vaulted great room flooded with light from dramatic skylights and a fireplace. Multiple living spaces, a formal dining room, a cozy library, sun drenched porches, and a spacious family room with a wood stove invite connection and relaxation. Upstairs, tranquil bedrooms with skylights and charming architectural angles provide restful retreats, while the spa like bath features a soaking tub under a skylight and a glass-enclosed shower. A delightful screened porch with skylights connects you to the lush natural surroundings. Outdoors, the property unfolds into magical spaces: a spring-fed pond, stone walls, winding woodland paths, fenced pastures, and expansive forest trails. A two-bedroom guest house offers over 1,000 square feet of additional room for visitors or creative pursuits. Relax and take in the peaceful beauty of this private sanctuary. New roof and whole-house generator installed in 2024. Two-story barn 30 X 25. This exceptional property brings you close to nature in a truly captivating way, ideal as a full time residence or a special country retreat in historic Francestown, New Hampshire.
Quintessential New England small-town living defines The Betsy Searle Place, a distinguished Federal style residence blending historic integrity with thoughtful modern updates in the heart of Francestown. Located within walking distance to the town market, library, Town Hall, Meeting House, and tennis courts, this home offers true village living. Enjoy a vibrant community calendar featuring a weekly Farmersâ?? Market, 4th of July Celebration, Labor Day Parade, summer concerts and more. Just minutes to Crotched Mountain skiing, golf, hiking, and local destinations including the Hancock Inn and Blue Bear Inn. A pond and waterfall down the street transform into a skating pond in winter, adding to the charm of all four seasons. Rich in architectural character, this timeless home showcases original Tamarack pine flooring, classic window shutters in the living and dining rooms, wood burning fireplaces, and a charming clapboard and brick exterior complemented by a traditional red barn. Mature sugar maples dot the property, ready to be tapped, enhancing both beauty and seasonal charm. A gracious foyer welcomes you to the main level featuring a parlor/sitting room, spacious living room, formal dining room, and a beautifully renovated kitchen with modern finishes. A half bath completes the first floor. Upstairs offers four bedrooms and three full baths, including a spacious primary suite with ensuite bath. Detailed wainscoting enhances the upper level, reflecting the homeâ??s craftsmanship and heritage. A multi-level stone patio connects the home and barn, creating a private outdoor setting ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The barn offers exceptional flexibility for a studio, home office, or guest space, with access to a second floor loft. Set on a landscaped 0.40 acre lot, the sale also includes a separate, non-contiguous 3.00 acre parcel, an increasingly rare opportunity. A rare blend of history, lifestyle, and community in one of New Englandâ??s treasured small towns.
Francestown is located in New Hampshire. Francestown, New Hampshire has a population of 1,559. Francestown is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 30.46% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.2%.
The median household income in Francestown, New Hampshire is $99,620. The median household income for the surrounding county is $86,930 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Francestown is 48.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.6 inches per year, with 72.9 inches of snow per year.
