Molly Lane
Listing courtesy of Sara Holland, Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH Off: 603-253-4345
2306 NH Route 175, Thornton, NH, 03285
10 rooms
3 beds
1 Full baths
1930
Cape
1,314 sqft
Step into the historic residence and studio of nationally renowned enamellist and painter Karl Drerup. Recognized as a New Hampshire Living Treasure, Drerup was celebrated for his exquisite studies of the natural world rendered in enamel, and was founder of the Fine Arts Department at Plymouth University, leaving a lasting legacy. This unique property embodies the aesthetic vision of Drerup and his wife, Gertrude Lifmann Drerup, a linguist and homemaker. Their home was a gathering place for a diverse circle of friends, art students, and luminaries from various fields. Notable guests included potters Gerry Williams, Vivica & Otto Hino, cabinet maker Alex de la Cruz whose work is on show in various built-ins in the home, and furniture maker Walker Weed. International figures like Rollo May, Robert Magidaoff, Mies van der Rohe, George Wald, Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda also visited, drawn by the Drerups' hospitality and Karl's captivating works. The property consists of three lots inclusive of the 3 bed/1bath meticulously maintained home, studio, and garage, along with a prime buildable lot on the western side of Route 175. The grounds are as awe-inspiring as it's history, offering mature and edible landscaping, walking paths and reflection spaces. Experience the genuine sense of home and closeness to nature that inspired so many creative minds and own a piece of artistic and cultural history.
Status:
Pending
Type:
Single-family residential
Zoning:
Residential
Frontage:
1084
Garage:
1-car Garage
Heating:
Hot Air, Stove - Wood
Cooling:
None
Basement:
Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Exterior Access
Parking:
Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Unpaved
Acreage:
5.5
Est. Taxes:
$5,460
Lot Description:
Landscaped,Major Road Frontage,Sloping,Walking Trails,Wooded
Elementary School:
Thornton Central School
Middle School:
Thornton Central School
High School:
Plymouth Regional High School
School District:
Pemi-Baker Regional
MLS #:
4996217