Listed by Heidi Walton • Walton Realty, LLC. Bought with RE/MAX Shoreline.
Sold on Jun 2026
$2,162,500
3
bd
•
3 ba
•
3,245
sq ft
170 Varney Rd, Gilmanton Iw, NH 03837
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About this home
This exceptional 16.92-acre waterfront estate on Crystal Lake offers unparalleled privacy and modern luxury. Boasting 337 feet of pristine, owned shoreline, the property features panoramic southwest views and spectacular sunsets. Designed for both grand-scale entertaining and serene lakeside living, the residence integrates purposeful architecture with New Hampshire’s natural beauty. Inside, the main level centers around a soaring Great Room with a gas fireplace and an elegant chef’s kitchen featuring bespoke oak cabinetry, pegged flooring, and custom leaded/stained-glass windows. Expansive dining and sitting areas framing sweeping lake views are complemented by a dedicated office, a library alcove, a tranquil three-season room and a tiled 3/4 bath. A multi-level elevator provides effortless access throughout the home. Upstairs, the luxurious primary offers captivating water views, a custom walk-in tile shower, and a generous walk-in closet, alongside two additional bedrooms with a shared full bath. The park-like grounds feature extensive private trails, a natural trout stream, and a massive custom crib dock. A substantial walk-out basement provides ample space for a workshop and recreational storage, while a whole-house standby generator ensures year-round peace of mind. This one-of-a-kind property serves as the ultimate private retreat or permanent sanctuary.
Est. $3,471 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 170 Varney Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
PrimeMLS #5089728
Jun 23, 2026
Sold
$2,162,500
$666/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Contingent
—
May 19, 2026
Listed
$2,200,000
$678/sq ft
PrimeMLS #4397751
Jan 22, 2016
Sold
$450,000
$139/sq ft
Dec 16, 2015
Delisted
—
Nov 7, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2015
Contingent
—
Oct 2, 2015
Price Changed
$499,900
$154/sq ft
Jul 6, 2015
Price Changed
$549,000
$169/sq ft
Feb 20, 2015
Price Changed
$599,000
$185/sq ft
Feb 20, 2015
Relisted
—
Feb 11, 2015
Contingent
—
Feb 3, 2015
Listed
$674,900
$208/sq ft
+20
Looking for a Year Round Family Compound or Summer Retreat? Beat the Summer Heat! Rare Waterfront Retreat with 17 Acres & 330 Ft of Frontage on Desirable Crystal Lake. Enjoy Morning Coffee in the All-Season Sun Room with Spectacular Lake Views. Cooks Delight Eat-In Kitchen & Adjoining Dining RM are Updated to Replicate an Old World Country Kitchen with Double Ovens & Cook-Tops, Sub-Zero Frig & Gorgeous Cherry Cabinets. Enormous Living RM has Wood Burning Fireplace & Built-Ins. The 2nd Floor Master Bedroom Boasts a Breathtaking 180 Degree View of the Lake. Stroll the Propertys Trails Through the Tall Pines, Fish in the Tranquil Trout Stream, or Enjoy the Sun on Your Crystal Lake Dock. Other Features: Wide Oak & Bamboo Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Huge Crib Dock, Whole House Generator, Full Basement/Garage with Workshop, Handicap Accessible Including Elevator to all 3 Levels. Come Take a Look at this Beauty! You Wont be Disappointed. Also see Land Listing MLS #4420277.
Lot Features: Country Setting, Lake Frontage, Lake View, Landscaped, Mountain View, Waterfront, Wooded, Near Skiing, Rural, Near School(s)
Survey Information
Surveyed: Yes
Boat, Moorage, and Water Information
Water Body Name: Crystal Lake
Other Property & Lot Information
Year Built: 1946
Water View: Yes
Water View: Y
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Rights: Exclusively Owned
Water Body Name: Crystal Lake
Water Body Access: Yes
Directly Adjoining
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Rate: 15.25
Gross Amount Tax: 15580.93
Other Tax Information
Page Deed: 0775
Utilities
Heating & Cooling Information
Heat: Forced Air
Sewer Information
1500+ Gallon, Private
Electric Information
Electric Company: NH Electric Coop
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
Water Information
Water Frontage Length: 337
Water Source: Drilled Well
Other Utilities Information
Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
Fuel Company: Eastern Propane
Cable - At Site, Underground Utilities
Location
School Information
School District: Gilmanton Sch Dsct SAU #79
Elementary School: Gilmanton Elementary
Elementary School: Gilmanton Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Gilmanton School
School - High: Gilford High School
Road Information
Road Frontage Type: Dead End, Paved
Road Frontage: TBD
Other Location Information
Directions: Route 140 to Crystal Lake Road, bear right onto Mountain Road, at stop sign take a left and go about a half maile and take a left onto Varney Road. House is at the end of Varney Road.
Block: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,629
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 16.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Belknap County
APN: 871908
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Lake
Around this home
Schools
Gilmanton Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Gilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Gilmanton Iw, NH • 03837
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$2.05M – $2.48M
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