Last Sold Price
5 beds2,500 sqft$1,080/sqft
138 Bowles Rd, Newbury, NH 03255

Description

Located on the coveted Eastern Shore and sited on 1.6 acres with commanding western views over Lake Sunapee, this magnificent 5 Bedroom, 3 bath, 4 Season Lake House is the perfect family retreat. The main house is dominated by a "wall of windows" that open onto the oversized deck, perfect for grilling and sunsets. The floor to ceiling brick fireplace and vaulted ceilings in the generous great room allow for easy entertaining. The kitchen is a chef's dream and features Viking appliances, granite counters...Located on the coveted Eastern Shore and sited on 1.6 acres with commanding western views over Lake Sunapee, this magnificent 5 Bedroom, 3 bath, 4 Season Lake House is the perfect family retreat. The main house is dominated by a "wall of windows" that open onto the oversized deck, perfect for grilling and sunsets. The floor to ceiling brick fireplace and vaulted ceilings in the generous great room allow for easy entertaining. The kitchen is a chef's dream and features Viking appliances, granite counters and a sweet breakfast bar. The primary bedroom, with ensuite bath, enjoys spectacular lake views and a private deck. 3 beautifully appointed and practical bedrooms share a lovely and private full bath. Down the spiral stairway, relax in your own private hot tub on the "cocktail deck". 150 feet of pristine waterfront and your own private deep water dock provide plenty of space for all your watercraft (and the view of Mt Sunapee is spectacular!) An added bonus is an oversized two car garage with a spectacular 900 sq ft, 1 bedroom apartment above, complete with full kitchen, walk in closet, and large bathroom. The property is turn-key ready, comes furnished and has a stellar rental history. Could this be the Lake Sunapee home you've been dreaming of?  Come take a look. Showings begin Tuesday October 4th at 1 PM
LISTING CLOSED: 06/15/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by David Cleveland • Coldwell Banker LIFESTYLES • Cell: 603-748-4738
  2. Listed by Mary Lou Cummings • Coldwell Banker LIFESTYLES

Sold By Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 138 Bowles Road

Status
MLS #
4957276
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$16,097 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
Parking
Garage, Parking Spaces 6+
Water Body Type
Lake
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
RESIDE

Location

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Building Information for 138 Bowles Road

Stories1Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size1.60 AC / 69,696 SF

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$15,065 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,724

Property Taxes

$1,341

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 138 Bowles Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Newbury
  • County: NH-Merrimack
  • Directions: 103A to Bowles Road to 138.
  • Latitude: 43.358721598176395
  • Longitude: -72.052567051589961
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: NH
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 017
  • Zip Code: 03255
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $16,097.00
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Kearsarge Regional HS
  • School - District: Kearsarge Sch Dst SAU #65
  • School - Elementary: Kearsarge Elem New London
  • School - Middle/Jr: Kearsarge Regional Middle Sch
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 591
  • Footprint: 48x51
  • Lot: 403
  • Lot - Sqft: 69696.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6
  • Road Frontage Length: 30.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2500.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Appraiser
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 4350.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 2500.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1850.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Lake Sunapee
  • Waterfront Property Rights: Exclusively Owned
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Water Body Restrictions: No
  • Year Built: 1960
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Eversource
  • Cable Company: TDS
  • Fuel Company: Goodrich
  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Leach Field
  • Utilities: Cable, Internet - Cable
  • Water Access Details: Deep Water Access, Dock Access
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Gray
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Insulated, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Baths - Total: 3
  • Baths - Full: 3
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 9
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 5
  • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Hot Tub, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Vaulted Ceiling, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
Room 2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Property History for 138 Bowles Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513115052

$2,700,000

+10.4% / yr

Jun 15, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4957276

$2,700,000
Jun 15, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4957276

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513115052

$2,700,000

+10.4% / yr

06/15/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4957276

$2,700,000
06/15/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4957276

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 138 Bowles Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,051,900Additions$728,600Total$2,780,500
Tax Record2025$29,140 ($2,428 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,894 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,894 SqFtStories1Lot Size69,696 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1999ZoningRESIDECountyMERRIMACKAPNNWBU M:017 B:591 L:403

Schools near 138 Bowles Road

This home is within Kearsarge Regional School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Kearsarge Regional Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kearsarge Regional High School
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 138 Bowles Road, Newbury, NH 03255
$2,700,000
5
2,500
69,696
$810,000
4
2.5
2,022
65,340
$5,963,000
6
5,743
172,062
$4,190,000
4
4,778
128,937
5
3.5
2,611
100,188
2
1
1,145
60,984

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