$2,899,900

Total Area

1626 sqft

Neighborhood

Rural

Architecture Styles

Ward Log Home

View Description

The property commands one of the most captivating 180-degree panoramas on Lake Winnipesaukee. From the eastern sweep of Wolfeboro Bay to the western reach of Meredith, the eye travels across the open water, taking in the full majesty of the lake. To the south, the dramatic Belknap Mountains rise in timeless silhouette, with the ski trails of Gunstock Mountain clearly visible in the distance.

From the intimate front room, one can watch the glow of snow-making lights tracing Gunstock’s slopes on winter evenings, while the carefully opened views reveal the iconic profile of Rattlesnake Island set against the mountain backdrop. Whether enjoyed from the elevated stone patio, the sunlit three-season porch, the second-story windows, or the shaded lakeside sitting platform, the perspective is ever-changing yet consistently breathtaking — a private, front-row vantage that captures both the serenity of the water and the grandeur of the surrounding peaks. This is a view that never tires, offering a daily spectacle of light, color, and season that elevates the property into something far greater than a home — a true lakeside sanctuary.

Water Source

Drilled well, private

Lot Features

This distinguished lot holds the original and premier position on exclusive Broadside Road in Wolfeboro. Set on a rare, deep, and remarkably level parcel with approximately 100 feet of owned waterfrontage, the property offers exceptional privacy and scale. A generous, flat backyard provides gracious space and privacy, while mature landscaping, stone retaining walls, and thoughtful gardens create a refined lakeside setting of timeless appeal.

Sewer

Private, lifetime deeded easement across the street

Parking

The property offers exceptionally generous and thoughtful parking accommodations. A paved circular driveway, set upon the deep, level backyard, provides ample room for multiple guest vehicles while maintaining excellent privacy from the road. The design includes both a graceful turn-around and additional back-up space, ensuring effortless arrival and departure for family and guests alike. Complementing the driveway is a sturdy two-car garage with workshop space and designer overhead doors, conveniently accessed directly from the circular drive. Together, these features deliver rare convenience and capacity on a private lakeside road where such generous parking is uncommon.

Heat Type

Forced Hot Air, Wood Fireplace, Propane Stove

Air Conditioning

Wall Units

Laundry Room

Basement

Appliances

Induction top, Range, trash compactor, Fisher and Paykel Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Other Interior Features

Authentic Ward Log Cabin — Featuring original rough-hewn logs and rich cedar interior walls with a hand-rubbed polyurethane finish that highlights the natural warmth and character of the wood.

Grand Fieldstone Fireplace — The heart of the home, creating an atmosphere of intimate rustic charm and timeless appeal. Fully Renovated Kitchen and Bath — Thoughtfully updated with modern functionality while preserving the cabin’s authentic aesthetic.

Anderson Low-E Windows — Throughout the home, fitted with elegant prairie grilles for both energy efficiency and classic detail.

The Duck Room — A cozy, signature space with a large picture window offering immersive views of the lake, Rattlesnake Island, and the Belknap Mountains.

Flexible Second-Story Office — Ideally suited for conversion into a private suite, with potential for a full bath, wet bar, icemaker, and built-in cabinetry, enjoying breathtaking lake views.

Three-Season Porch — Bright and inviting with two skylights, convenient access to the kitchen, and removable plastic curtains for extended seasonal enjoyment.

Additional Sleeping Quarters — Spacious attic in the addition with accessible stairway, cross ventilation, lighting, and electrical outlets — perfect for children or guests.

Abundant Storage — Including two lofts in the log cabin, a large attic in the addition, a cellar beneath the cabin, and a crawl space.

Modern Systems — Updated 200-amp underground electrical service, new plumbing, and a state-of-the-art water heater installed in 2021.

Other Exterior Features

Premier Waterfrontage — Approximately 100 feet of owned frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee with direct, easy access to the water.

Professional Dock System — Custom-designed breakwater and dock by Beckwith Builders, featuring a protective canopy (eliminating the need for a boat cover), electrical service, lighting, seating area, and potential for a jet ski lift. New pilings installed in 2023.

Elevated Stone Patio — Beautifully crafted by King Stoneworks using weathered rock from Portsmouth, ideal for entertaining and a future firepit.

Lakeside Sitting Platform — A shaded, peaceful vantage point above the dock, offering relaxed waterfront enjoyment.

Gentle Access to the Water — A double-railing staircase from a footbridge providing graceful, safe passage down to the dock and sitting platform.

Circular Paved Driveway — Generously proportioned with turn-around and back-up capability, set on a deep, level backyard offering excellent guest parking and privacy.

Mature Landscaping & Gardens — Including a stately Blue Spruce, abundant phlox-covered slopes, a romantic heart-shaped garden, perennial beds fashioned from original cabin logs, and a charming potting shed.

Stone Retaining Walls — Numerous hand-built walls using distinctive weathered flat rock sourced from Maine’s Penobscot Bay coastline.

Thoughtful Privacy — Protected by a cedar boundary fence to the east, natural shrubbery to the west, and adjacency to the conserved multi-acre Marriott property.

Appealing Curb Appeal — Gracefully groomed front yard with flowering shrubs and window boxes, considered one of the prettiest entrances on Broadside Road.

Two-Car Garage — Sturdy detached garage with workshop space and designer overhead doors, conveniently accessed from the circular driveway.

Utility Excellence — Reliable 12-gallon-per-minute well and a deeded four-bedroom leach field located across the road (keeping the backyard free of any mounded systems).

A Rare Legacy Property

Held by the same family for over 65 years and never publicly offered before, this is a true legacy estate on an exclusive private road. As the original and premier lot developed on Broadside Road, it carries a rich history and timeless character.

Exceptional Privacy and Setting

The home enjoys rare seclusion and protection. A deep, level backyard, circular paved driveway with ample guest parking, mature landscaping, and natural boundaries create a private sanctuary far removed from neighboring lots.

Breathtaking 180-Degree Panoramic Views

The property captures sweeping vistas across Lake Winnipesaukee — from Wolfeboro Bay to the east, Meredith to the west, and the majestic Belknap Mountains to the south. Gunstock Mountain’s ski trails are visible in the distance, while the front room and second-story spaces offer front-row seats to ever-changing lake and mountain scenery, including winter snow-making lights.

Premier Waterfront Access

With 100 feet of owned sandy waterfrontage, the property features a professionally built breakwater and dock system by Beckwith Builders, complete with a canopy (no mooring cover needed), lighting, electrical service, and space for multiple chairs or a jet ski lift. A shaded sitting platform and gentle staircase provide effortless access to the water.

Authentic Lakeside Living with Thoughtful Upgrades

An original Ward Log Cabin with rustic charm has been sensitively renovated, featuring a grand fieldstone fireplace, rich cedar interiors, a new kitchen and bath, and modern systems. Additional highlights include a bright three-season porch, potential second-story suite with breathtaking views, beautiful stone patios and retaining walls, mature gardens with phlox and a heart-shaped garden, and abundant storage — all on a beautifully landscaped site.