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Living in New Hampshire’s countryside
About 28 miles from Concord and just south of Lake Sunapee, Bradford is a small town with a strong sense of community. New England charm is palpable in Bradbury, with its numerous country inns and signature New Hampshire covered bridge. “I’ve lived here since 2003, and I love it,” says Ellen Barselle, the director of Brown Memorial Library. “It’s a lot of people who love the outdoors and like the small-town feel.” The only commercial development can be found on Main Street and Route 114, with a few restaurants and stores that sit alongside town buildings. Low State Forest and Lake Massasecum provide outdoor recreation without the accompanying tourists that flock to Lake Sunapee. A drive in any direction leads to either a state park, forests, mountains or a denser city with shopping and dining, though Bradford also offers many of these amenities right in town.
The Bradford Village Inn is a Bed & Breakfast located in the town of Bradford.
Bradford has its own covered bridge, established in 1854.
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Farms in the mountains to waterfront residences
Homebuyers can choose from a variety of housing options, from expansive farmland to lakefront properties. “Bradford is within the budget of first-time homeowners, so we have a lot of new families coming from various states and towns,” Barselle says. Most houses bear ranch-style, Cape Cod or colonial architecture and sell between $300,000 and $575,000. Residential areas mostly consist of homes tucked away from country roads and hidden behind towering trees. Large acreages on the outskirts of Bradford’s busier parts have enough space for barns and stables. These properties can sell anywhere from about $700,000 to $2 million, depending on size and location. Folks looking to live on the water can purchase a two-bedroom cabin on Lake Massasecum for $200,000 to $400,000, while larger lakefront residences can reach about $1 million.
Discover the charm of Bradford Farms, where rolling farms and rustic barns create a scenic view.
Enjoy the rural feel of Bradford, where the countryside is dotted with picturesque farms.
On Lake Massasecum in Bradford, you can find stunning lakefront homes.
Private waterfront homes with a boat dock is the ultimate in luxury living in Bradford.
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Students zoned for Kearsarge Regional School District
Children can begin their education at Kearsarge Regional Elementary School – Bradford, which scores a B-minus on Niche. Kearsarge Regional Middle and High schools both earn B-plus grades and have unique athletic programs, including bass fishing and mountain biking. Private prekindergarten through twelfth grade education is available about 13 miles north in Sunapee at Mount Royal Academy. The school is ranked the No. 2 best private K-12 institution in New Hampshire by Niche.
An overview of the Kearsarge Regional Elementary School in Bradford, NH.
Kearsarge Regional High School in Warner serves grades 9-12.
Kearsarge Regional Middle School in Warner serves grades 6-8.
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Summer days at Lake Massasecum and hiking the Bog Boardwalk
Bradford’s location within 10 miles of Sunapee provides quick access to the town’s popular state park and lake. Lake Sunapee is the largest nearby body of water, bringing in visitors from all over the state for its resort activities and beaches. Mount Sunapee State Park features ski slopes in the winter, as well as many hiking trails overlooking the valley below. In Bradford, though, Lake Massasecum offers similar recreation options, including fishing, relaxing on the sandy shores and boating. The Lake Massasecum Park and Campground has cabins and paddle boats for rent, picnic tables and fire pits. Residents also get access to the private beach at French’s Park, which attracts many anglers looking to catch a largemouth bass or chain pickerel. This park also hosts the New Year’s Day polar plunge and outdoor swim lessons during the summer through the Concord YMCA. When the temperature drops, locals often use the lake for ice fishing and skating. Hikers don’t have to travel far for trails of varying difficulty. The Low State Forest features the Knights Hill Scenic Overlook, and the Bradford Bog Boardwalk offers a flat, 1-mile path through an Atlantic white cedar swamp and fen area.
The Bradford Bog trail winds through rare Atlantic White Cedars in Bradford.
Fisherman enjoy a day out on the water on one of many lakes near the town of Bradford.
A kayaker paddles across Lake Massasecum in Bradford.
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Everyday needs at Sweet Beet Market and dining at Appleseed
Bradford has no big-box stores, and its only chain restaurant is Dunkin’ Donuts. Fresh produce and groceries can be purchased at Sweet Beet Market + Café, which also serves farm-to-table to-go meals. Residents head to Warner’s Market Basket just about 8 miles away for larger grocery runs, and the closest Walmart is about 23 miles northwest in Claremont. The Lumber Barn Building Supplies off Route 114 provides gardening, home improvement and hardware needs. Passersby may confuse Appleseed Restaurant for a private residence, but it has been a staple in Bradford since 1977. Appleseed serves up classic country fare in a rustic, wooden dining room, complete with New Hampshire license plates hanging on the walls and checkered picnic table covers.
Sweet Beet is a gourmet grocery store and cafe located in the town of Bradford.
At Sweet Beet in Bradford you can find organic fruits, vegetables and chocolates.
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Bradford community centers bring residents together
Bradford has plenty of events throughout the year. “There is a real sense of community here despite it being a rural area,” Barselle says. The Bradford Center Meeting House hosts a summer concert series, during which the volunteer firefighters grill up burgers and hotdogs for fundraising. The Bradford Independence Day Celebration consists of fireworks, a 5K race and a parade for residents to show off their decorated bikes. For Christmas, locals come to the Brown Memorial Library to visit with Santa and enjoy a holiday story time before the annual lighting of the town tree. Residents can also hop aboard the Jingle Bus, to see all of the holiday lights on homes that participated in the decoration contest. Children can participate in the Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Lake Todd or join a youth baseball or softball team. Adults also have an opportunity to get active through Bradford Parks and Recreation’s beginner curling classes.
Driving in Bradford and access to New London Hospital
Bradford’s rural landscape and lack of public transportation make the area car dependent. Route 103, which leads to one of New Hampshire’s major interstates, 89, and Route 114 are the busiest throughfares. Travelers can take either I-89 or Route 114 to reach Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, about 40 miles away. Route 103 runs north into New London, which houses the closest hospital, about 13 miles away.
Beautiful 1779 Post & Beam Colonial home in a private setting on 7.53 acres including fields and an artesian fed pond. Enter into the heated mudroom that contains a laundry room and workshop area, then into the large kitchen with a cozy wood stove, hearth, lots of counter top space and cabinets. Next is the dining room with built ins, front door and living room with wood stove and built ins, bar
Located in lovely Sutton, this 10+ acre lot has stonewalls marking the sides and a driveway pinned in. The lot previously had a structure and on it so there is a foundation. This is a class 6 road with electric access about 4 pole lengths away. The owner has seen bear, deer and moose tracts on the property and a local logger estimated about $6000 worth of timber or more on the property.
A perfect place to call your own! 32 acres in a peaceful country setting in Bradford. ~400ft of frontage along paved town road. Rough drive/cleared area, grown in, at the north side of the property. Bradford is a quaint New England town, and convenient location any which way you travel. Nearby Lake Massasecum, and Sunapee, shopping, skiing, lakes, leisure - you name it! Bring your imagination!
Looking for a nice property in the country to build on or live in the existing older mobile home. Or live in the mobile home while you build. Existing structure in need of some TLC. Lake Massasecum a 400 acre lake, access at French's Park for Bradford for tax payers and residents. Fairly level land with a couple miles of downtown Bradford. Mt Sunapee Resort and Ski Area about 15 minutes away.
Space is move-in ready, freshly painted, twin size bed. One person only. Private Entry, 3/4 bath, apt size fridge, toaster oven, microwave, and coffee maker, Heat, internet and electricity included, snow plowing and lawn care and trash removal also included. NO PETS, NO SMOKERS. The property has a scenic view in a New England Village, close to I89, located near restaurants, ski area, lakes,
Cozy, Country Chic Year Round Cottage! Waterside Living -Private Pond Nestled in Quaint Bradford. Living Here Means A Walkable Lifestyle abutting the woods. Neighborhood of Year Round Cottages- All Waterside to A Private Pond. Current Guest May Be Leaving Early...Could Open Up As Early As 6/1/25. Completely Remodeled 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Year Round Single Family Home - Cottage ~700 sq ft. This Is A
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