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“Stone-Arch” is a magnificent waterfront property on Canobie Lake, which is set on 2.6 acres of land, with incredible privacy provided by 730 feet of frontage. It is on of my favorite properties in Windham NH. When you are ont the property you are taken by the incredible setting and the history associates with the stone arch. The massive stone arch serves as a reminder of the property’s past as part of the fabled Searles Estate and provides a masterful focal point. You will be captivated by the tapestry of changing scenery as Canobie Lake moves from season to season.The beautiful contemporary home was designed by architect John Minton and has been tastefully updated by the current owners. The use of wood, stone and other natural materials make a dramatic statement while fitting in perfectly with the pristine surroundings. The open interior takes advantage of full glass window walls that open the views of the lake from all the principle rooms.

Beautiful custom kitchen with rich wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tiled backsplash. Great-room with stone fireplace and soaring vaulted ceilings. Intimate family room with fireplace and boxed bay window just steps away from a beautifully crafted wet-bar. First floor master bedroom suite. Bonus room over garage with adjacent office. The convenience of a two car attached garage. All in a one of a kind setting.

The property is located in a cul-de-sace neighborhood with very easy access to Interstate 93 and Boston which is just 35 miles to the south. One of the best waterfront values at $849,900

Its been an exiting year at Spruce Pond Estates in Windham NH. The current phase is shaping up nicely with many of the spec homes being enjoyed by new owners and other currently under agreement with buyers making their selections. Distinctive custom homes are being bulit on several lots with occupancy scheduled before the end of the year. A new road is being built which will connect this neighborhood to the Mitchell Pond neighborhood and provide easy access to the Windham recreational trail and the center of town. This will open a large selection of new lots for 2012.

There is only one spec home left that is up and ready for quick occupancy.  This home is a great value at just $514,900 and is being used as the model until it is sold. It offers an impressive open foyer. Formal living room. A great-room kitchen with beautiful custom details all opening to the family room with fireplace. Spacious master suite with spa bath. Gorgeous leaded window over the spa tub and in the kitchen. Handsome wainscoting in the dining room. The convenience of a two car attached garage and a walk-out basement with daylight windows! The home is set on a beautiful lot with a big deck overlooking the back yard.

Foundations are in for two new home styles. The rendering and plans shown above are  for a distinctive home that features a two story great-room. There is also and impressive two story foyer and with a landing overlooking the great room. There is a spacious master bedroom suite and the convenience of a two car attached garage. If you are looking for something different this may be the home for you!

As always there is an open house very Sunday from 12-3. You can meet with a sale professional who knows all about the area and can help you explore your opens at Spruce Pond Estates. You can also arrange a private showing by contacting us.

Have you been looking to move into Windham NH and felt priced out of the market? Things have changed dramatically in this southern New Hampshire town with affordable homes and condominiums being in large supply. There are 72 single family homes and condominiums on the market between $150,000 and $300,000 as of June 15th. Who wouldn’t want to move into this desirable town with its renowned schools, state of the art high school and a location near interstate 93 that can’t be beat! Here as a few of the homes in our inventory in the affordable price range in Windham. Just click on the photos for full details:

$299,900	$279,900	$279,900

$279,900  Sale Pending	55+ $184,900	$219,900

$259,900  Sale Pending	$245,900	$239,950

Many people think of Windham NH as an upscale community with large homes in attractive subdivisions. While that is a large part of the Windham landscape there are also many, well planned condominium communities located in town. The quality of life attractions that appeal to so many single family buyers also apply to condominium buyers considering living here. Of course the first advantage is the location with easy access to I-93. Boston is an easy drive within 40 minutes most of the time. Hopefully this post will give you an introduction to the many options for condominium living which include several active adult neighborhoods.

NEW CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITIES:

Lakeview Farms: This popular plus 55 neighborhood is located near Cobbett’s Pond and offers easy access to interstate 93. There are single family attached homes that start at $349,900 and feature open floor plans and two car attached garages. Duplex style units start at $249,900. This area is nearing completion. There were several duplex unit sales ranging from $259,900 to $272,500.

The Villages at Windham Meadows: Windham Meadows is located in West Windham and has easy access to 1-93, Lowell and Nashua. This area is comprised of several neighborhoods of 55+ and condominium homes. The Villages at Windham Meadows feature all single family detached units. Both ranch style and two story style homes are available. Prices start at $319,900 for a 1840 sq.ft. 2 bedroom home with an attached two car garage. In 2010 the sales prices ranged from $350,695 and $410,000. Thirteen homes sold last year. Be sure not to confuse this neighborhood with the long established Villages of Windham.

The Villages of Windham: The Villages of Windham is located off of Route 28. This scenic location features contemporary condominium homes set on rolling hills and among tranquil ponds. The home that are under construction offer three distinct models. There is a spacious ranch style unit. A dramatic two story unit with vaulted ceilings and a first floor master bedroom suite. The middle unit is a two story townhouse style. The end units feature two car garages. The new units start at $329,900. 

The Villages also offer really nice resale units with distinctive floorplans. Again, there are ranch style and first floor master designs.  The sales last year include one closed for $239,000 and another for $300,000.

RESALE CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITIES:

There are several condominium communites in Windham.

Hardwood Heights has approximately 80 townhouses which is located in the center of town and has good access to route 111 and interstate 93. Units sold in 2010 ranged from $170,000 to $200,000.

Wynridge is another established area with approximately 30 units which are also located near the center of town. The end units feature two car garages and a first floor master bedroom suite. 

Lamplighter Village

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Windham Meadows:

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Few people in 2009 would have predicted that 2010 was going to be such a great year for real estate in Windham.  Overall, 183 single family homes sold in 2010, compared to just 136 in 2009. That is a 35% annual increase in the number of sales.  Condominium sales were up slightly with 37 sold in 2010, compared to 35 in 2009.

Interest rates hit record lows in 2010, in the range of 4.5% fixed, which certainly helped the market by making financing a home incredibly affordable. The $300,000 to $400,000 price range in Windham had a large number of sales. The Windham market was also helped by very strong demand between $400,000 and $700,000. This is the range where many relocation buyers are looking for homes. Windham has a large inventory of newer homes in attractive subdivisions in this price range and many community amenities such as a new high school that is appealing to this segment of the home-buyer market.  And Windham homes are generally much more affordable than competing upscale communities in northern Massachusetts.

In the upper range in Windham, over $700,000, there were 10 sales in 2010 as compared to just 6 in 2009. Nine of the sales in 2010 were in the $700,000 to $900,000 range and one was sold between $900,000 and a million.  The average sales price in Windham was $432,717 in 2010 vs. $426,114 in 2009.

So what were the trends as 2010 came to a close? One very positive sign for the market was that the large corporations are still moving employees and the transferee buyers were out looking for homes at the end of the year. The trend during the last ninety days in Windham, unlike the rest of the nation, which showed sharp year over year monthly declines, was flat. During the last quarter of 2010 in Windham, there were 38 single family sales compared to 42 in 2009. This is a small decline of about 10%. A good gauge of futures closed sales are pending homes sales.  In Windham, during the last 90 days of the year, they dropped to 28 in 2010, from the 44 recorded in 2009.

So what will the real estate market look like in 2011? Over my many years in the business, I’ve learned that it is difficult to predict the future of any market. There are just too many variables, both positive and negative, that can affect a market over the course of a year. Some years start slow and end strong and some start strong and end slow.  It does appear likely that 2011will be another good year for real estate in Windham.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2011, keep in mind that the market generally starts showing increased activity at the end of January. There are just 132 homes on the market currently with a very limited choice for buyers in certain market segments. Your home could be just what relocation or local buyer is looking for but can’t find because of the limited inventory in the winter months.  It can be a good strategy to place your home on the market early in the year before the spring inventory buildup.

The market information presented here is from MLS statistics and does not include private sales that are not handled by brokers. 

Much of this information was included in a article about the southern New Hampshire real estate market in the Eagle Tribune. Read Article Here

This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Multiple Listing Service of the Granite State South Board of REALTORS, Inc. Neither the board or its M.L.S. guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Board or its M.L.S. may not reflect all activity in the market. Sales of Windham Homes and Condominiums from 01-01-2010 to 12-31-2010

Prudential Dinsmore Assoicates, REALTORS in Windham, New Hampshire is pleased to announce that Densie Silva has joined the company as a sales professional. Denise has two years of real estate experience and was formerly with Prudential Verani Realty in Londonderry NH.

Denise is a real estate professional who is passionate about finding the right home for her customers and clients. Densie says that, “she is all about individual attention, quality service and customer satisfaction.” She is an excellent transaction manager. She spent many years as a paralegal for a Massachusetts law firm.

Denise in e-certified which means she knows how to use all of the tools of the internet with both buyers and sellers. If you are a seller she can use her online techniques and strategies to make sure that you home is found by Buyers searching on the web. If you are a buyer Denise knows how to effectively stay in touch with you and make sure that you are aware of the new home listings coming onto the market. 

If you are relocating to southern New Hampshire, rest assured that you will be in good hands. Denise has taken advanced training with Prudential Relocation in ”Destination Services” which focuses on the unique needs of the relocating buyer. She is prepared to help the you with the services and solutions to make a out of state move as smooth as possible.

As a seller, you will be happy to know that Densie has an independent business as a professional home stager, color consultant and interior decorator and has unique talents and training to help you prepare your home for the market.   

If you a looking to buy or sell a home in southern New Hampshire you can contact Denise by phone of e-mail: dsilvahomes4u@gmail.com

Denise lives in Windham with her family.

Have you been to Spruce Pond Estates lately?  This is Windham New Hampshire’s most popular new home neighborhood where you’ll find a wide variety of homes to choose from. There are several homes that are up and could be ready for the holdidays. As always, Spruce Pond Estates has a model open every Sunday from 12:00 to 3:00

THE WILSON: 14 DUSTON ROAD (LOT 1232) This popular model is very spacious and offers 3,588 square feet of living space. You’ll enjoy greeting firends and family in the impressive two story foyer. Right of the foyer is a very large office or study. Formal living and ding rooms. There is a wonderful center island kitchen with big dining area that open directly into the family room wiht vaulted ceilings. The master bedroom suite is very spacious and features a spa bath and huge walk-in closet. Plus you’ll love the three car attached garage. This home could be ready for a quick close. Best of all it is priced at just $579,900. You won’t find a better value in Windham! Why not take a look this Sunday.

THE STARK: 42 NORTHLAND ROAD (LOT 1239) This distinctive home offers 3,269 square feet of living space and featues a wonderful great-room just steps from the kithcen. And inviting foyer opens to the formal living room. Gracious formal dining room with wainscoting. Big kitchen with breakfast room. Spacious master bedroom with spa bath. Four bedrooms total. Plus a two car garage. This home is set on a beautiful lot and can be ready for a quick closing. Priced at just $549,900.

Buckland Road located within Spruce Pond Estates and has been planned for more affordable homes.  Yes you can live in Windham without compromising with a resale that just doesn’t match your tastes and style. The homes on Buckland Road start at just $394,900.  

12 BUCKLAND ROAD (LOT 870) is up and could be ready for a quick close. This spacious colonial offers 2,222 square feet of living space and a walk up to the second floor that can be finished later into additional living space. This three bedroom 2.5 bath home offer s large familyroom, formal dining room and a huge country style kitchen with a large dining area. There is also a two car garage. There are several lots and many home styles to choose from on Buckland Road.

DIRECTIONS: FROM INTERSTATE 93 TAKE EXIT 3. RIGHT ON ROUTE 111. LEFT ON ROUTE 28. LEFT ON NORTH ROAD ABOUT 2 MILES NORTH. WATCH FOR SIGNS

Cobbett’s Pond, in Windham New Hampshire, has experienced a dramatic transformation over the past twenty years. The summer cottages and seasonal lifestyle have been totally replaced by upscale homes with year round residents.  

My great-grandfather’s farm ran to the shore of Cobbetts Pond in Windham and my grandfather rented summer cottages along the shore. I grew up on Cobbetts and still live there today. The changes that are taking place along the shoreline are simply amazing to me.  The old summer cottages are being replaced by luxurious waterfront homes and the recession has had little impact on the pace of change.

A little history first: Cobbett’s Pond was named for the Reverend Thomas Cobbet, a minister from Lynn and Ipswich, Massachusetts who received a grant of 500 acres on its northern shore in 1662. The first summer cottage was built in 1886. From then until the 1970′s the pond remained largely a summer community with public beaches, a dance hall over the water and a thriving summer theater nearby. When I grew up on Cobbetts most of the residents disappeared after Labor Day. There were a smattering of year round residents but all my lake buddies were gone in the fall.

All that began to change in the eighties when a few cottages were demolished to make way for modest year round homes. The real change occurred in the early 1990′s. Prudential Dinsmore Associates sold 3 waterfront lots on the “big pond” that had remained vacant for years.  The prices in the $225,000 to $250,000 range raised the bar at that time. At that same time, we also sold quite a few summer cottages in the $300,000-$350,000 range which were torn down for new upscale homes. This was the beginning of the changes on the lake. Today, it seems that a cottage is being torn down every time you go out in your boat being replaced by a lavish new home. 

The increased desirabilty of the town of Windham has raised the cache of Cobbetts. The main appeal is that you can enjoy waterfront living close to work. If you are going to make a large investment it is nice to know you can enjoy your lake house each and every day without having to travel two hours to the north. Many business owners and professionals from southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts call the lake home. A good many of the new homes are being built by Windham residents who want to stay in town but want to live on the water. Of course Boston is a straight shot down Interstate 93, less than 35 miles to the south.

The market for waterfront property on Cobbetts remains strong in spite of the current downturn. Waterfront properties that are priced correctly are selling to the pool of buyers who want to be on the lake.  

Imagine enjoying your ”front” yard by the water as the warm sun rises over the lake while a Great Blue Heron flys by, low over the water.  Savour the drive home from work, turn onto your narrow road, knowing the day is done, and walk barefoot to a lakeside patio to enjoy the an evening cocktail. That is until the kids start begging to go tubing or water skiing. There is a firework display over the water on the fourth of July. Even the winter is enjoyable watching the carnival of ice fishermen, skaters and snowmobilers. This is lakeside living at its best and it all can be yours.

Cobbetts Pond is a 302 acre spring fed lake with an average depth of about 30 feet and with 50 feet being it’s deepest. The “Big Pond” and the “Little Pond” are divided in the middle by the “Narrows” giving the outline the lake an hour glass shape. There is a seperate village district that taxes for lake improvements and water quality initiatives. All waterfront construction is governed by local Windham zoning laws and the state of New Hampshire Shoreline Protection Act.  More information about waterfront living in southern New Hampshire here. 

Overlooking the “Narrows” this exquisitely appointed residence offers crown moldings, hand-crafted cabinetry and designer fixtures. Incredible custom kitchen features granite and opens to the great-room which offers panoramic lake views. Luxurious master bedroom suite with fireplace an spa bath overlooking the water. Over 6,000 Sq.ft with ten rooms. 3 car attached garage plus a 3 car carriage house with an unfinished bonus room above. A unique lot with over 100 feet of frontage and offering beautiful views and sunsets.  Offered at $1,395,000. Click here for full details and more pictures.

Waterfront elegance can be enjoyed in this beautiful custom home. 114 feet of lake frontage allows you to enjoy sweeping lake views. Impressive entry with leaded glass doors and handsome wood and cast iron staircase design.  Designer kitchen with granite counters. Beautiful master suite and attached two car garage. Offered at $1,150,000. Click here for full details and more pictures.

BUILDING LOT WITH ALL APPROVALS ON COBBETT”S POND.  $349,900 CALL OR E-MAIL FOR FULL DETAILS

See all of the current homes for sale on Cobbetts Pond in Windham NH.

Prudential Dinsmore Associates is proud to announce that they are one of the sponsors of the upcoming Windham NH Flat ‘n Fast 5K to be held at the picturesque Windham Rail Trail. This annual event is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2009. This is a fun event held on the paved Rail Trail that runs through the scenic woodlands of Windham NH with several tranquil ponds, rock gorges and abundant wildlife. The race starts at 8:30 with the walk starting immediately after the last runner. This event is sponsored by the Windham Rail Trail Alliance in conjunction with the Windham Recreation Department. Please check Cool Running for on-line registration.  Register online of on race day from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. Certified 5K race starts at Roultson Road and finishes at Windham Depot. The course is fast, point to point, shaded with no cars, no intersection or hills. Free shuttle bus takes your from registration (near finish) to the starting line. Buses will run from 7:00 to 8:10. Entry fee is now $25 for and individual and $7o for a family. Click on the following link for full details of the event. Be sure to check out this great running-walking event in Windham, all for a good cause. Click here for a Windham Trail Map.

Choosing the ten best things about Windham, New Hampshire is a little subjective but these things really stand out in my mind. If you want to add a favorite thing you’re welcome to do so.

1. COBBETTS POND: O.K. I’m very biased on this one since I live on the lake. Every morning when I get up and look out the windows and watch the sun rise through the mist covered pond I find this place magical. And what a place to raise kids. Swimming, fishing, tubing, lake friendships, what could be better.  In the winter a whole knew character overtakes the place with ice fishing huts, ice skating and power sports.  Personally, I like coming home on a summer evening after work. As soon as I pull onto my narrow road that winds to my home I know that I’m done for the day.  I can kick back, put on my shorts, walk around bare-footed and have a cocktail while watching the boats go by.
2. WINDHAM’S ABUNDANT OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS: Most people have know idea about all of the opportunities to get outside in Windham. There are the many open space preserves. Incrediblyscenic Deer Leap, a high granite cliff overlooking Moekel Pond with walking trails. Foster’s Pondrecreation area with beautiful trails, pond and wildlife. Canoe launch area on Canobie Lake. Boat ramp for Windham residents on Canobie Lake. The town beach on Cobbett’s Pond. The Windham “Rail Trail” which offers one of the most picturesque places for a walk or bike ride in southern New Hampshire. And of course Griffin park with all of it’s recreational amenities.
3. THE PEOPLE OF WINDHAM: Windham NH is a great community with many warm and wonderful people. It’s a diverse community where people are passionate about what is “best” for Windham. Hundreds of people tirelessly volunteer to make our community a better place.
4. WINDHAM SCHOOLS: Windham NH has an excellent, well funded school system. Windham parents are passionate about providing the best education possible for their children. This is epitomized in the new Windham High School. The teachers who our children have had over the years have been caring and involved. They have made a real difference in how our children take on the world.
5. THE HILLS AND VISTAS:Riding around the town of Windham NH offers some incredible scenery. It is a town of rolling hills and this makes for some panoramic views. The views approaching the Castle Reach neighborhood as you pass Searles Castle and overlooking the apple orchard, is one of my favorites. The views from the homes on Jenny’s Hill are superb. The new neighborhoods at Ryan Farm and Terra Bella have incredible home-sites with views.
6. EASY TO GET TO AND FROM: One of the best things about Windham NH is that you can easily get to where you want to go on interstate 93. I-93 is a straight shot into Boston. I can be in the North End for dinner in less than 35 minutes (without traffic). The seacoast is less than an hour away and the lakes and mountains of northern New Hampshire are under two hours.
7. COMPASSION:WIndham NH resident have been at the forefront of helping people who are in need. The Shepards Pantry helps feed those in need locally and is a joint project of St Matthews Catholic Church and Windham Presbyterian Church. Helping Hands is another group that does an incredible service to those in need. There are individual initiatives like the founding of Nobody’s Children by a local physician to provide medical and humanitarian aid to children in Romania and Bosnia.  It’s the initiative of the Windham Presbyterian Church in provided aid to communities in Rowanda including a water project for a local clinic. All of the examples above have led me to provide support a Zezouma Sanou, a teacher and the people of his village in Bukina Faso. Compassion and concern for the needs of other is a great testament to the spirit of the town of Windham.
8. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH: The best place for breakfast or lunch in Windham is found at Windham Junction. Great sandwiches and delicious salads. Eat in or out in a great atmosphere adjacent to the Windham Rail Trail.  
9. GELATO VS. ICE CREAM:  Of course nothing beats getting a great scoop of ice cream at a local stand and for this Johnson’s Farm is the best. Not only is there the ice cream but also farm animals. Windham Junction is a great place to grab an ice cream if you’re out enjoying the rail trail. My new weakness is found at Shabby Chic. Of course this place would be located just down the street from my home. The home made gelato is wonderful and of course the cupcakes can’t be beat.
10. A cocktail and appetizer upstairs in the Common Man.

11. What’s your favorite thing about Windham NH?

If you think that Windham NH might be a place you would want to explore check out the homes for sale and detailed community informationat PrudentialDinsmore.com