Listed by Bob Watson • BHG Masiello Dover. Bought with Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro.
Off Market Nov 2021 for $600K
$872,261
3
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,557
sq ft
42 Watson Rd, Dover, NH 03820
About this home
Spectacular custom-designed timber frame Cape Cod set well back in the woods on a very private 7.8 acre lot in a rural area of Dover. Authentic timber frame construction featuring exposed 8"x8" beams, a massive 36 foot 12"x12" summer beam, gunstock corners, cathedral ceilings, natural woodwork, and wide-pine floors. Kitchen with genuine cherry cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and breakfast nook overlooking the lovely grounds. Sunroom with passive solar design, skylights, cathedral ceilings, and great views of the yard. Dining room with wood stove would also be suitable as a living room. Grand entrance into the foyer with towering ceilings and an elegant staircase leading to the loft family room featuring huge windows, cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a wood-burning fireplace. Three bedrooms, including a master suite with walk-in closet and a bathroom with custom tile work. The kitchen and sunroom have sliders that open to the fabulous pool area and grounds featuring a 17'x35' inground pool, pool house with power, composite deck, brick patio, and a nice area for lawn games. Beautifully landscaped grounds, including a lush green lawn, perennials, and a variety of flowering shrubs, plus acres of woods to explore. Standby generator. Underground utilities. Quiet, country location, yet only a few minutes to downtown or Route 16. Not far from the Watson Road trailhead to the Dover Community Trail with a scenic walking & biking path to downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
7.77 acresLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bob Watson• BHG Masiello Dover
Bought with Denise Williams• Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.77 Acres
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
2,557
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Strafford County
APN
909686
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Dec 30, 2024 • Final
Mechanical - gas
Install a liquid propane fueled vent-free decorative log set with gas lines.
Gas
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