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$1,277,000

46 Big Barndoor Island
Alton, NH 03810
Listed by Adam Dow · KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
N/A
Year built
1975

About this home

Welcome to Loonsong, an exceptional island retreat on Lake Winnipesaukee where dramatic views of the broads, all-day sunshine, and spectacular western sunsets come together. Perfectly positioned to offer the ultimate lakeside lifestyle, this beautifully updated bungalow provides a seamless blend of relaxation, convenience, and quintessential New Hampshire charm. Thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, the bright and open interior is designed to maximize both style and utility. The modern kitchen features brand new appliances and opens effortlessly into a comfortable living area crafted for low maintenance lake living. With two main-floor bedrooms, a stylishly renovated full bath, and a versatile sleeping loft, Loonsong comfortably accommodates family and guests for weekend getaways or season-long stays. The exterior grounds feature a level, landscaped lot designed to minimize maintenance and maximize lake time. Enjoy protected boat docking at the sturdy breakwater dock system, perfect for keeping your craft safe while taking in expansive views across the water. As evening falls, the prime western exposure delivers front-row seats to some of the finest sunsets on the lake. A detached storage shed provides ample room for water toys and gear, with excellent potential for conversion into a future bunkhouse. Additional property features: mini-split heat pumps for energy-efficient heating and cooling throughout the seasons, advanced lake water filtration system ensuring clean and reliable water service, interior updates including new appliances and fully renovated bath, fiberoptic high speed internet For even greater convenience, the seller is offering the opportunity to purchase mainland docking in Wolfeboro separately. Seller is also willing to include five hours of barge services to deliver home furnishings, making your move into the island escape even easier.

Highlights

Waterfront

Property details

MLS #
5103729
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
7
On market date
N/A
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.68 acres
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Nearby schools

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).

Elementary
Carpenter Elementary School
2.19 mi away · Grades 0-3
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
200
Student:teacher ratio
8.7:1
District
Governor Wentworth Reg School District
Middle
Kingswood Regional Middle School
2.41 mi away · Grades 7-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
375
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
District
Governor Wentworth Reg School District
High
Kingswood Regional High School
2.35 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
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).

24
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Alton, from live MLS data.

On the market 7 days -- 102 fewer days than Alton's current average of 109 days.
For reference, the median list price across 104 active listings in Alton right now is $599,000.

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$255,400 down
$1,021,600 loan
Principal & interest$6,626
Property tax (est.)$1,064
Home insurance (est.)$150

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