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Rural living among pastures and lakes in Gilmanton
Where the two-laned New Hampshire Routes 140 and 107 intersect is the only stoplight in town, branching off into backroads that provide residents with residents with woodsy seclusion on quiet lakes and ponds. A rural town outside of Laconia, Gilmanton provides its 4,000 residents with access to farm-fresh markets surrounded by green pastures and small lakes. While several of the community’s homes offer waterside access, recreation at the larger Lake Winnipesaukee is just about 15 miles north. And with Belknap Mountain bordering Gilmanton’s north side, hiking excursions are a few minutes away. “There’s a mix of both seasonal residents here for the summer and full-time residents that stay on their lakefront properties all year,” says Harmony Anderson, Librarian at Gilmanton Year Round Library. “It’s a great, connected community.” With a 10-mile drive north to Laconia or a 20-mile jaunt south to Concord, city amenities are also within reach.
A row of homes with private lake access sits along Sawyer Lake.
Over The Moon Farmstead and Taproom is nearby and serves award winning beers and wines.
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Weekends at Crystal Lake and the Gilmanton Farmers Market
Surrounding the biggest lake in Gilmanton, Crystal Lake Park offers public boating and swimming access to Crystal Lake. The park also has a playground, baseball diamond and pavilion where live music is sometimes played. The community gathers around the lake to watch the Fourth of July fireworks celebration each year. Nearby, the Gilmanton Year Round Library acts as a community hub, offering different programs for different interests. “Our fiber arts club made a bunch of teddy bears this year,” Anderson says. “The police and fire departments visited, taking the teddy bears to give away to the elderly and young children in the community.” This small-town camaraderie can also be seen through the support and relationships maintained at the Gilmanton Farmers Market, held each Sunday from June through October right outside the library. “It’s always a big turnout. People sell mostly produce, but there are also craft and artisan tables,” Anderson says. “We have someone who makes homemade syrup and someone else who sells garlic from their garlic farm.”
The beach at Crystal Lake Park is a great place to relax.
The Gilmanton Library features a unique design with a barn-style facade.
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From quaint lakeside cottages to colonials with acreage
Several small lakes and ponds – including Sawyer Lake and Crystal Lake – are scattered throughout Gilmanton, and residences have been built around them. Cape Cods, chalets and quaint cottages with access to one of the community lakes come in sizes ranging from 500 to 1,500 square feet, with price tags between $200,000 and $500,000. Larger lakefront cabins and refurbished Farmhouses, Federalists and Colonial-era homes that were originally built in the early 1800s typically sit on several acres with seclusive landscaping and multicar garages. These 1,500- to 3,500-square-foot properties might include private docks and lakeside patios, and prices can range anywhere between $450,000 to $950,000. There are also several plots of land for sale in Gilmanton, from $30,000 for less than an acre to $400,000 for more than 40 acres.
A colorful Traditional New England styled home in the Gilmanton area.
A beautiful Cape Cod home peaks through the surrounding landscaping.
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Venturing to Belknap Mountain and Wiers Beach
Residents of Gilmanton's north side are less than a mile from one of the most scenic and beloved mountain hikes in the state. While there are a few trails through Belknap Mountain, the most popular is Mount Major. “I compare it to the Hollywood Hills because it’s the place to be seen on any given weekend,” says Dakota Coburn, Realtor with Realty One Group Next Level. “One side is steeper and more challenging, and the other side has a more kid-friendly, mellow path.” Gilmanton is also close to Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest and most visited lake in the state. The public Wiers Beach, about 12 miles north of town, has a sandy beach and a boardwalk along the lake. For excitement away from the sun, Lakes Region Casino is located near Gilmanton’s western edge, offering poker tables and slot machines 7 days a week.
Belknap Mountain is the perfect spot for a hike with friends in Gilford.
Beach goers at the Endicott Rock Park Beach at Weirs Beach in Laconia, NH.
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Farm fresh at Gilmanton’s Own Market
Where Route 107 crosses Route 140 in Gilmanton, there’s a small downtown area with a post office, town clerk and fire department. In this downtown area, Gilmanton’s Own Market, open Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, encourages local shopping and supports the community’s farmers and artists. This indoor market sells items including freshly caught fish, vegetables, fresh-baked bread, eggs and artisan crafts. Nearby, The Brick House Affair is an antique furniture store, open in the summer and fall seasons. On the south side of town, Gilmanton Winery and Restaurant is open Thursdays through Sundays for brunch, dinner and wine tastings. A bit further south, Over The Moon Farmstead is a restaurant and tavern with stone oven pizza, live music and 18 brews on tap. For groceries and shopping, residents can head about 5 miles east to the Alton Hannaford or about 5 miles north to Laconia. In the city of Laconia, there are several department stores, restaurants and grocery markets to choose from. “New Hampshire has tax-free shopping,” says Brenda Rowan, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “People come from all over to shop for big things like school clothes.”
Gilmanton's Own Market is a popular stop with residents for its wide range of locally made items.
A Shaw's Supermarket is located nearby for Gilmanton residents in Laconia, NH.
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Gilford High’s Golden Eagles championships
Students can attend kindergarten through eighth grade at Gilmanton School, graded a B-plus by Niche. “The library works closely with the elementary school in Gilmanton,” Anderson says. “We provide an after-school program.” Gilford High School, graded a C-plus, is recognized for its athletics. The Golden Eagles boys basketball team has been the Division Champions several years in a row, and the girls field hockey team won the division championship in 2023.
Gilford High School was graded a C-plus and is often recognized for its athletics.
Students can attend kindergarten through eighth grade at Gilmanton School.
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Vehicles needed in this two-lane highway town
Gilmanton is a car-dependent town, as there is no public transportation through the area. New Hampshire Route 140 runs east to west through the community, while New Hampshire Route 107 runs north to south. Portsmouth International Airport is 45 miles southeast, and Concord Hospital is about 20 miles south.
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On average, homes in Gilmanton, NH sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Gilmanton, NH over the last 12 months is $428,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Experience true country living in this charming 1780 Cape with a grand 36’ x 36’ two-story post-and-beam barn! Set on a level 2.2-acre lot with a large fenced backyard & a front yard shaded by mature trees, this property is perfect for gardening, horses, or homesteading. Over $100,000 in improvements have been made in recent years. The enclosed 3-season sunroom was rebuilt with new footings,
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