$599,000
About this home
Experience effortless island living with this exceptional turnkey retreat on Rattlesnake Island, offering privacy, comfort, and immediate enjoyment on the sparkling waters of Lake Winnipesaukee. With approximately 190 feet of waterfront, this well-built, two-bedroom island home enjoys fantastic lake views, outstanding privacy, and protected docking with a desirable breakwater accommodating deep water access. Designed for relaxed lake living, the home features a bright and airy open-concept interior filled with natural light and timeless lake charm. Spacious decking and a covered porch create inviting outdoor living spaces ideal for entertaining, dining, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings. On cool evenings, the wood stove adds warmth and cozy character, making this property equally enjoyable beyond the summer months. A lift system from the dock makes transporting supplies and belongings to the home remarkably convenient. What makes this offering especially rare is the extraordinary turnkey package included with the sale. The property is being sold fully furnished and includes a 2002 StingRay CR225 22.5-foot cabin cruiser with approximately 500 engine hours, allowing you to begin enjoying lake life immediately. Also included is a water trampoline for endless summer fun, along with a potential dock slip rental at West Alton Marina for the remainder of the seasonl. As a property owner on Rattlesnake Island, enjoy access to valuable association amenities including mainland parking, trailer parking, boat ramp access, and a convenient pick-up dock. The island also offers scenic trails and protected conservation land perfect for hiking and taking in breathtaking views. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy true turnkey island living—simply arrive, step into your boat, and start making unforgettable memories on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- 5097759
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 42
- On market date
- N/A
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 1 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student:teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
- District
- Governor Wentworth Reg School District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
- District
- Governor Wentworth Reg School District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
- District
- Governor Wentworth Reg School District
Walkability
Blended score for Alton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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