A Rare Find on Brewster Road

Property Overview

187 Ft Waterfront

1,129 sqft

5.5 acres

187 feet of sandy-bottom frontage on Lake Winnipesaukee, a flat, level 5½‑acre lot with southwest views across the water to Gunstock Mountain. Loved by one family for 62 years, this is more than a home: it’s a legacy waiting to be continued.

Imagine sun-warmed sand underfoot, gentle afternoons paddling from your shore, sunsets painting Gunstock’s silhouette while grandchildren build timeless memories. The level terrain and soft, sandy bottom make the water easily accessible for all ages, so kids, parents and elders can enjoy safe swimming, boating and lakeside gatherings — a place to age gracefully together.

This property is ideal for buyers who seek breathtaking views, effortless lakeside living, and a setting to anchor family traditions for generations. Beyond the lifestyle, Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront remains a sound investment: enduring demand, limited shoreline supply, strong rental/second-home appeal, and the emotional value of owning a piece of New Hampshire’s most cherished lake.

A rare chance to hold 187 feet of pristine shore, a flat private oasis, and a view that never grows old — ready for the next chapter of memories.

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The Cottage

Scenic lakeside deck with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of calm water, trees, and distant hills on a sunny day

Charming yellow house with red and white window trim, surrounded by tall green trees, situated on a spacious grassy yard with a backyard deck, under a clear blue sky.

Coastal living room with large windows, wooden accents, and lake view, featuring a dining table, armchairs, bookshelf, and natural sunlight.

Bright and spacious kitchen and dining area with large windows overlooking a lush green forest, featuring wooden floors, white walls, and cozy yellow curtains.

Cozy kitchen with white cabinets, wooden accents, a window overlooking a wooded yard, and a bowl of fresh apples on the countertop

Living room with wooden paneling, sliding glass door, and large lake view, featuring dining table and chairs, armchairs, and yellow window valances in a lakeside home.

Cozy living room with wooden walls and large windows offering a view of greenery and a lake, featuring a floral sofa, upholstered armchairs, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand.

Cozy bedroom with two twin beds featuring red bedspreads, wooden wall paneling, colorful curtains, and nature artwork on white walls.

Cozy rustic bedroom with wood-paneled walls, double bed with pink and floral bedding, and windows with patterned curtains showing greenery outside

Vintage bathroom with white tile walls, wooden accents, butterfly shower curtain, and nautical decor fixtures.

Cozy rustic bedroom with wood-paneled walls, small window with light green curtains, single bed with light green bedspread, wooden chair, and a red wall-mounted shelf.

Wooden deck overlooking a lake surrounded by trees with outdoor seating and potted plants.

Scenic view of a lakeside backyard with a wooden deck, potted flowers, and a view of the calm lake with boats, surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day.

House with a spacious elevated wooden deck surrounded by a lush green forest and well-maintained lawn.

A lakeside house surrounded by lush green trees with a small dock extending into the water and two colorful Adirondack chairs on the grassy shoreline.

Charming lakeside cabin surrounded by tall trees and greenery during daytime with reflections on the water

Cozy yellow house with red-framed windows situated among tall trees near a lakeside, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

The Property

A lakeside house surrounded by lush green trees with a small dock and two colorful Adirondack chairs on the grassy shore.

Aerial view of lakeside property with two houses, a dock extending into the water, lush green lawn, mature trees, and an American flag on a pole.

Aerial view of a peaceful lakeside property with multiple docks, boats, a house surrounded by lush green trees, and rolling mountains in the background during daytime.

Scenic lakeside view with houses, dock, and boats surrounded by lush green trees and forested mountains in the background

Scenic view of a grassy lakeside area with trees in the foreground and boats docked on the calm water under a clear blue sky.

A cozy house surrounded by tall green trees and a well-maintained grassy lawn on a sunny day.

Aerial view of a lake with boats anchored near the shore, surrounded by lush green trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Quiet lakeside scene with colorful Adirondack chairs, a wooden dock, calm water, and lush green trees under a clear blue sky

Campfire with logs in the woods near a lake, surrounded by tall trees and a house in the background.

Person relaxing on a hammock by a lakeside reading a book on a sunny day

Aerial view of a lakeside property with a house nestled among trees, a well-maintained lawn, a dock on the lake, and mountainous backdrop in a scenic, lush green setting.

People enjoying water activities on a lake, with houses and lush greenery in the background.

Scenic lakeside view with green foliage, calm water, a boat, and clear blue sky on a sunny day

Scenic lakeside view with green grass, trees, boats on the water, and a clear blue sky on a sunny day.

Scenic lakeside view with green grass, colorful Adirondack chairs, a dock, boats on calm water, lush tree-lined shoreline, blue sky, and distant mountains.

Scenic view of a calm lake with two colorful Adirondack chairs on the grassy shore, surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Scenic lakeside view with grassy shore, colorful lawn chairs, boats on calm water, and lush green trees under a clear blue sky.

Scenic view of a lakeside property with tall trees, a grassy yard, a house with a deck, and boats on the water in the background on a sunny day.

Aerial view of a scenic lake surrounded by lush green forests, with houses along the shoreline and boat docks, set against distant mountain ranges under a clear blue sky.

Scenic view of a lakeside landscape captured from a wooden deck with potted flowers, lush green trees, calm water, and distant hills on a sunny day.

Aerial view of a lakeside backyard with a grassy lawn, surrounded by dense green trees and houses, showing a person paddleboarding on the lake.

Lifestyle & Area Attractions

Male golfer practicing swings at outdoor driving range on sunny day, with golf bags and baskets of golf balls, surrounded by trees and a white house in the background.

Aerial view of a large, historic mansion with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by dense green forests and situated on a hilltop with winding driveway pathways.

Aerial view of a house surrounded by dense green trees with a parking lot and a red-roofed building nearby.

Aerial view of a lakeside community with houses, boats, trees, and a large body of water surrounded by forested hills and mountains in the distance.

Luxury motorboat with water slide cruising on a peaceful lake with scenic mountain and forest views in the background

Scenic view of a calm lake with boats, surrounded by lush green trees, houses along the shoreline, and mountains in the background during daytime.

Scenic view of a boat sailing on a large lake surrounded by dense forest and distant mountains under a clear sky

Person relaxing in a hammock reading a book by a lakeside on a sunny day.

Man paddleboarding on a lake with a boat in the background and a wooden dock in the foreground

Marina with parked boats on calm water, surrounded by green trees and a clear blue sky

Two-story wooden house with a brown shingled roof, surrounded by tall pine trees and landscaped garden, located in a wooded area.

Scenic view of a peaceful lakeside beach with boats, trees, and clear sky on a sunny day

Small white fast food or takeout restaurant with

Quiet small town street with white houses, green trees, and a clear sky on a sunny day

Sign for Melvin Village Marina with rental check-in.

Melvin Village Marina with boats, a red GMC truck, and signage for Four Winns and Honda Marine in a scenic lakeside setting

Empty playground area with a slide, jungle gym, and swing set near a lakeside surrounded by tall pine trees on a sunny day.

Sign for Melvin Village with scenic landscape illustration, located at intersection of Ossipee and Tuftonboro roads in New Hampshire

Scenic view of a calm lake with a sandy beach in the foreground, a floating dock, a buoy line, and a tree-lined shoreline under a clear blue sky.

Woman wrapped in a plaid blanket standing on a wooden porch overlooking a peaceful lake with trees and mountains in the background.

Woman stands on a wooden dock overlooking a calm lake with a forested shoreline and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Man playing cornhole by a lake on a sunny day with trees and mountains in the background

Scenic view of a wooden pier extending into a calm lake with trees in the background on a clear, sunny day

Community garden with colorful flowers, vegetables, and lush green trees in the background on a sunny day

Seller Photos

Scenic backyard with green lawn, tall trees, and a white house with a deck on a sunny day.

Scenic view of a sunset with a rainbow over a lake and forested shoreline, featuring dark clouds and a partially visible rainbow.

Tranquil nighttime view of a lake with calm water reflecting the cloudy evening sky, framed by tree branches in the foreground and distant hills with scattered lights.

Hummingbird nesting at a red hummingbird feeder outside during sunset with tree and mountain background.

Scenic lake view during sunset with silhouettes of tree branches and leaves in the foreground, calm water reflecting pink and orange hues, distant islands, and mountain ranges in the background.

Calm lake with boats docked, surrounded by grassy shoreline and cloudy sky in black and white.

Nighttime view of a lake with the moon reflecting on the water, framed by dark trees, with a cloudy sky in the background.

Scenic view of a calm lake at dusk, framed by silhouettes of large trees, with the moon visible in a clear blue sky and distant mountains on the horizon.

Serene lakeside scene during autumn with calm water reflecting the colorful fall foliage, trees lining the shoreline, and mountains in the distance at sunset.

Tranquil autumn lake scene with colorful fall trees, boat dock, and clear evening sky.

Scenic view of a lake during autumn with trees displaying fall foliage, a house with a wooden deck, and hills in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Rusty abandoned truck amidst rocks with lush green trees and forest in the background

Night sky with purple and pink aurora borealis, stars, and silhouette of trees at night.

Close-up of a hummingbird perched on a red feeder, showing iridescent green feathers on its head and back, with a long, slender beak.

Serene lakeside scene at dusk with a boat and kayak on the grassy shore, calm water reflecting the sky, surrounded by trees and distant hills.

Scenic lakeside view with trees, grassy yard, house with deck, and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Investment Potential

How Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Properties Have Historically Outperformed the Market

Investing in 3 Brewster Road offers more than a lifestyle—it represents a sound financial decision based on the historical performance of Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront properties.

Over the past decade, waterfront properties on Lake Winnipesaukee have consistently appreciated at rates exceeding both the national average and other New Hampshire real estate. While typical residential properties in New Hampshire have appreciated approximately 5-7% annually, prime waterfront properties on Lake Winnipesaukee have seen average annual appreciation rates of 8-12%, with premium locations like Tuftonboro performing at the higher end of this range.

Limited inventory drives this value growth. Lake Winnipesaukee has a finite shoreline of approximately 288 miles, with strict zoning regulations limiting new development. Properties with deep water docks, like 3 Brewster Road, are particularly valuable as regulatory changes have made new dock permits increasingly difficult to obtain.

The rental potential further enhances investment value. Premium waterfront properties on Lake Winnipesaukee can command weekly summer rental rates of $5,000-$10,000, providing substantial income potential during periods when owners are not in residence. The property's proximity to Boston (2-hour drive) makes it especially attractive to the lucrative weekend rental market.

Tax advantages also benefit New Hampshire property owners. The state has no income tax or sales tax, creating favorable conditions for property investment compared to neighboring states. Property taxes, while present, are offset by the strong appreciation and rental income potential.

Recent market trends show increasing demand from remote workers seeking properties that combine recreational amenities with functional work spaces—a perfect description of what 3 Brewster Road offers with its lake views and modern amenities.

People kayaking and paddleboarding on a calm lake with houses and green trees in the background

Scenic lakeside view with a boat on calm water, surrounded by green trees, residential houses, and forested mountains in the background.

Hidden Gems Near 3 Brewster Road

Attractions and Amenities That Make Tuftonboro the Perfect Lakeside Community

Beyond the stunning waterfront setting of 3 Brewster Road lies a treasure trove of local attractions that make Tuftonboro one of Lake Winnipesaukee's most desirable communities.

The Tuftonboro Free Library, recently renovated, offers not just books but community programs and events year-round. Just minutes away, the Tuftonboro General Store provides essentials with small-town charm—their homemade donuts on weekend mornings have become legendary among locals.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the 460-acre Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area, featuring miles of hiking trails through diverse terrain with spectacular lake views. The historic Lucknow Estate within the property offers architectural tours of the Arts and Crafts-style mansion built in 1914.

Culinary delights abound with farm-to-table dining at local establishments like The Canoe restaurant in Center Harbor and Garwoods Restaurant in Wolfeboro, both offering lakeside dining with fresh local ingredients. The Winnipesaukee Winery in Wolfeboro provides tastings of locally produced wines with stunning views.

Boating infrastructure is exceptional with multiple marinas within minutes of the property. Melvin Village Marina offers full services including winter storage, while nearby Pier 19 Grocer combines a convenience store with a boat-up dock for waterside shopping.

Healthcare needs are well-served by Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, just 15 minutes away, providing 24/7 emergency services and specialty care. For daily shopping, Wolfeboro's charming downtown features boutique shops, galleries, and the oldest summer resort in America.

Educational options include excellent public schools and prestigious private institutions like Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, known for its college preparatory curriculum and lakefront campus.