152 Gile Rd, Nottingham, NH 03290

The Major John Gile House is a quinessential example of how a 1763 home can be extensively restored to assure comfortable living for today while maintaining the rich historic features and character of the 18th Century. Museum quality restoration has taken place for over 30 years to get the house where it is today. Built to be a tavern, you enter and initially see the tavernkeepers welcome cage which today is set up as an office. The original kitchen and public room has a large working fireplace with an open concept kitchen at one end of the space. Kitchen has period cabinetry and butcher block counters with updated appliances. This completes the first floor of the original house. Behind the kitchen is a two room addition added in the early 1800s as a summer kitchen to include a 1/2 bath and a cooking fireplace with a rarely seen set kettle On the second floor there are 3 bedrooms and two full baths. An unfinished walkup attic is a potential for expansion or to be used for extensive storage. Outside grounds are beautiful with a private patio overlooking the backyard. The detached barn serves as a garage and as a home for the antique business that the sellers operate. This breathtaking home has been featured in Early American Life and most recently Country Sampler Magazine. In addition to the gift shop, income is generated from use on AirBnB. Fabulous primary home OR as a second home for Boston area natives or west coast residents looking to get away.

The Major John Gile house(c. 1763)is located on 3 partially wooded acres on a charming country road that has easy commuter access to Routes 125 and 101. Lovingly restored by renowned restoration professional Bob Bettcher, the Gile house was featured in the 2010 book "Old Homes of New England. " Brimming with historical authenticity, it has four raised paneled rooms with working fireplaces; a paneled staircase with smoke chamber; barrel back corner cupboard in the living room; original doors and door hardware; wide pine floors, high ceilings, and custom 9 over 6 sashes with old glass. Recently added amenities include: furnace and central AC; master bath with walk-in marble shower and custom vanity; 2nd floor laundry room; 1st floor powder room; kitchen appliances and custom cabinetry; central vac and water softener. French doors in the garden room open to a new mahogany deck with a wisteria-laden pergola. 2story reconstructed barn w/ concrete slab floor w/ carport, workshop, and wood stove.