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The Gables Bed and Breakfast, Circa 1893 in New Hampshire. Pool and garage apartment. $449,000

September 5, 2019

The Gables Bed and Breakfast was built in 1893. It is located on .8 acres in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. The property has an in-ground pool and is situated next to the town tennis courts. There is a three car detached garage with an apartment above it. The interior of the home has oak hardwood floors, oak paneling, beautiful stairs, pocket doors and original stained glass. Six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and 7,175 square feet. $499,000 New price: $449,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Sited proudly at the crest of Long Hill on a corner lot just before entering the village of Bethlehem is this pink lady. Known as the Gables B&B a 15+room turn of the century(1893) Queen Anne conceived as a late period Victorian with an eclectic blend of styles after the character of the Swiss Chalet as outlined in”Cottages of The White Mountains”a volume of historic homes located in the White Mountains of NH.The home possesses asymmetrical elevations and an asymmetrical floor plan with extensive verandas and a recessed balcony.The interior’s finished detail is in classical oak paneling, pocket doors, tiled F.P’s.,oak floors,carved arches, curved stair cases, plus a triple west side stained glass window.Six en-suites,a lower level living area and a separate one BRM Apt. above the 3 bay garage. Outdoor in-ground swimming pool (18×36) with a patio next to the town tennis courts. There is a great deal here for the discriminate buyer, the home would make a grand residence as was once a successful B&B, the property comes fully furnished and equipped. The town golf course is within walking distance along with casual dining restaurants and brewery’s; boutique shopping for antiques and novelties.The Colonial Theater for live entertainment on a nice evening out. You’ll be close to two ski areas and less than an hour drive to North Conway. A unique property with updates including kitchen and baths. There are few homes left with as much original integrity in tact as this home.

 

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