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Ragged Mountain skiing and a countryside community atmosphere
Neighboring Wilmot and divided from Alexandria by a small mountain, Danbury is a little town in Merrimack County. “It’s very rural, with a bunch of local sustainable farms and farm shares. They also have a revamped general store that was recently featured on Chronicle,” says Kristin Angeli, a North Sutton native and Realtor with Angeli & Associates Real Estate who has sold homes in Merrimack County for about 10 years. “Danbury is also known for Ragged Mountain for its skiing. I’m there all the time with my kids in the winter.” With a topography of hills and valleys and known for its ski slopes and the Danbury Bog Wildlife Management Area, this area is almost entirely covered in New Hampshire wilderness. Neighborhoods are hidden down country back roads or along Ragged Mountain Highway and Route 4.
Danbury is a rural area of New Hampshire th provides beauty everywhere.
Say hello to the cattle that shares the precious land and air of Danbury.
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Hitting the slopes at Ragged Mountain Resort
The Ragged Mountain Resort is one of the biggest employers in town and is a popular skiing destination. With over 50 trails, wedding-worthy views and three eateries on-site, Ragged Mountain makes up a lot of the entertainment in Danbury. For those who like to hike, “the Northern Rail Trail runs all the way through Wilmot and Danbury. I love taking my kids biking on the trail, and in the wintertime, I think you can snowmobile on it,” Angeli says. The Northern Rail Trail is 58 miles long and stretches all the way to Lebanon. In the center of town on Route 4, the Danbury Country Store labels itself as a welcome center for trail hikers. There are several ponds in the area and in nearby Wilmot, such as Eagle Pond and Tannery Pond, though some are private access only.
You are bound to feast your eyes on Ragged Mountain as you pass through the Danbury Bog.
The Ragged Mountain Ski Resort is a popular winter destination for locals and visitors alike.
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Historic and modern homes with rustic aesthetics in Danbury
Residences in Danbury include a wide range of rustic, historic and modern homes. Woodland cottages and bungalows in need of fixing up are tucked away into the hills, while brand-new constructions, both tiny and large, sit on modest lots ready to be developed. Modern farmhouses and renovated hillside cabins from the 1980s have wrap-around decks and wide window views. Most fixer-uppers can range between $100,000 to $200,000, while new and renovated homes can cost between $350,000 and $550,000. Some outliers include large equestrian properties or estates with expansive acreage, which can cost over $800,000. For those looking to build their dream home or hobby farm from scratch, folks can find more than a few acres at prices from $90,000 to around $200,000.
Most of the Cottage-style homes in sit with large lawns that are perfect for outdoor hangouts.
You will find some larger homes in Danbury that can accompany the whole amily and more.
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Old Home Day and Danbury traditions
New Hampshire towns like Danbury are full of long-standing traditions, such as maple sugaring season, autumn leaf viewing and Old Home Day. Danbury’s Old Home Day is held on the second Saturday in July and is full of things to do. From food vendors to fireworks and music performances, Old Home Day reminds residents to embrace their hometown traditions and gather with neighbors.
Get involved with intersting happenings at the Danbury Community Center.
Your might have a few horsey neighbors while living in Danbury.
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Shops and restaurants in nearby Bristol
In addition to Ragged Mountain’s restaurants and the Danbury Country Store, there is also the Haunting Whisper Vineyard & Spirits, which sits on 75 acres and is a leaf-viewing spot in autumn. Folks also travel to neighboring areas like Bristol to shop and dine. On the way to Bristol, shoppers can stop at Hannaford for groceries on Route 104, also known as Pleasant Street. Once in town, they can run errands at O’Reilly Auto Parts or Dollar General. Central Square Street is Bristol’s little downtown, flanked on all sides by locally owned restaurants. One of them is LinCross, which is known for its steak and cheese sandwiches and pizza, and for being a good spot for a beer and a sports game. Next door, The Purple Pit Coffee Lounge, serves sandwiches, salads and lattes. Gina’s Place down the road is a popular breakfast spot, and Shackett's Brewing Company pours craft beer.
LinCross is a well-known restaurant near Danbury that locals love to visit every now and then.
Stop at Gina's Place for breakfast and lunch in Bristol near Danbury.
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Newfound Area public school programs and athletics
Danbury falls within the Newfound Area School District, which is graded an overall C on Niche. “There is a tiny elementary school in Danbury which is very sweet when they’re little, but as they get older, students have to start bussing to Newfound schools in Bristol. That means they’re dealing with really long bus times, and some kids will be on a bus for an hour or more in the mornings and evenings,” Angeli says. Danbury Elementary School is graded a B and has fewer than 100 students. Students may then move on to Newfound Memorial Middle School, which is graded a C, and then Newfound Regional High School which scores a C-plus. Both schools are located in Bristol, about 10 miles northeast via Route 104. High school students can join the Newfound Bears Alpine Skiing team and downhill race or participate in a study abroad trip.
The Newfound Memorial Middle School has a score of C on Niche.
The Newfound Regional High School sits next to Route 3 and the Pemigewassett River.
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Getting to Concord and neighboring towns
Danbury’s proximity to major highways makes it a convenient place to settle down. Whether working and commuting in nearby towns or cities or heading to Boston or the ocean for the weekend, Route 4 can get locals where they want to be. Concord is about 33 miles south via Route 4, so drivers can get to work or to the Concord Hospital in less than an hour. Manchester and the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport are about 50 miles away, and though the route has tolls, commuters will arrive in a little over an hour.
Danbury locals can escape to the Northern Rail Trail for a nature filled bike ride.
You will find that there are a few homes that sit on the main roadways running through Danbury.
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Possible flooding after heavy rainfall in Danbury
Because of its many ponds and waterways, such as Bog Pond, Smith River and Gulf Brook, some areas in Danbury are known to overflow or collect standing water after periods of heavy rainfall, which can lead to road closures and delays.
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On average, homes in Danbury, NH sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Danbury, NH over the last 12 months is $355,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A picturesque building lot in Danbury, NH, spanning 6.35 acres of field, building spot at top of hill just as lot begins, see driveway into lot. Situate your house to view the mountain and walk to your own waterfrontage on Smith River.
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CONVENIENCE TO WAUKEENA LAKE, SMITH RIVER AND INDEPENDENCE PARK with this small, level, wooded parcel in a peaceful rural neighborhood known as Echo Glen Development. A great opportunity to own a small piece of New Hampshire at a very attractive price. Great potential to build a primary or second home after getting your approved septic design and permits. Ragged Mtn Ski Area and Newfound Lake
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