2 Fletcher Rd, Newport, NH 03773

Set in the center of the iconic village of North Newport, accessible from town by the Corbin Covered Bridge, over the north branch of the Sugar River and through the old growth pine forest, to round out the experience, you will be pleased to come upon the proudly standing, beautifully maintained, period correct, yet with todays comforts, historic 1792 Joel Wakefield House. Through its doors, you will find warm and inviting living spaces, many being gracious corner rooms, adorned with Rumford style fireplaces, exposed beams, beautiful floors that could speak and gunstock corners. The front formal fireplaced living and dining rooms, the period correct fireplaced kitchen with a cozy spot to enjoy the fire, a delightful book with a warm cuppa, and all the modern conveniences you would expect in todays kitchen. The beautiful library with its banks of shelving and the piece de la resistance, the great room where many hours will be enjoyed by all. Corner bedrooms, baths with modern fixtures and a quiet, tucked away studio space to be creative in. On the grounds, you will find treasures including a brick floored covered patio, gardens, stream and an incredible, period, multi-level barn, moved on site, received by a modern slab foundation and meticulously refurbished including a generous sized, insulated and heated workshop and black smith shop. Convenient to town, low key Parlin Field airport and to all the Dartmouth / Lake Sunapee Region offers. Welcome home to your happy place.

Perfectly maintained 1792 Hip Roof Federal, 4 BD, 1.5 BA on 2.1+/- beautifully landscaped acres. Wide pine floors throughout, 6 working Rumsford FP, beehive oven in kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances. Mature trees, perennials and stonewalls adorn the property. Fabulous 2.5 story barn w/ 200 amp, cable, sec. system. New 2000 gal. Sept. sys. w/ alarm