Listing courtesy of Heather Peterson, Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty Phone: 603-924-3321
48 & 56 Perkins Lane, Temple, NH, 03084

9 rooms
4 beds
3 Full baths
1936
Cape, Contemporary
2,194 sqft
VIEWS and PRIVACY! At the end of town maintained gravel road, offering a protected environment and long range views to the South and Southeast, including the Boston skyline on a clear day, this 313 acre property is a rare find! The current owner's grandmonther, wife of a career Naval officer, built a natural shingled Cape on an 18th century foundation in 1936. The property became a much loved family retreat and gathering spot. A living/dining room, stretches across the front of the house to feature the view and warm South light. The three bedroom two bath main house can also use ell space that has been rented as a studio apartment. In 2011, the grandaughter built a passive solar, energy efficient, low maintenance, one bedroom residence . Its the perfect guest house! Each house has an automatic standby generator. Shared well & septic. A screened gazebo is on the hillside for enjoying the view. Storage for 6 cars, sheds. The land, except 3.6 reserved buildable acres, are protected by a conservation easement to New England Forestry Foundation. This property abuts thousands of conserved acres. It has ownership of part of the Temple Mountain Ridge, including its highest point, Holt Peak. There is an easement along the ridge for the Wapack Trail, one of the oldest interstate hiking trails in the Northeast. 28.5 acres are in Sharon NH. Be a steward of this mountaintop! This is a special place for a new family to make memories for years to come.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Zoning:
Rural Agricultural
Frontage:
200
Garage:
6-car Garage
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Wood Stove, Mini Split
Cooling:
Mini Split
Basement:
Partial
Parking:
Carport
Acreage:
313
Est. Taxes:
$13,219
Lot Description:
Conserved Land,Country Setting,Deed Restricted,Mountain View,Secluded,Trail/Near Trail,Wooded,Abuts Conservation,Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest,Mountain,Near Paths,Rural
Elementary School:
Temple Elem School
Middle School:
South Meadow School
High School:
Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
School District:
Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
MLS #:
5043889