Presently a contractor who has experience with caring for log homes is applying a special power wash to the main home here. Are you a company boss, family or a fun loving person or one who just wants to relax and enjoy your own RIVERFRONT? These 2 buildings & the open yard can provide room for MANY to stay overnight & enjoy dinners & indoor & outdoor fun. You have been putting in key words as you search for a special property. "log home, my own river waterfront, kayaking, fishing, privacy, guest house or art studio, garage, garden areas, nearby hiking and snowmobiling, year round fun" . .. Well here you are! This delightful log home has an open concept first floor with many windows to the yard , beautiful pine floors, a spacious bathroom with a large shower a large bedroom on the second floor. the water view side of the first floor could be enclosed for a bedroom. It has BBHW oil heat. NH Fish and Game stocks the river with fish. Close by are hiking and snowmobile trails (Ashuelot) bridge . Pisgah Park is nearby. You can kayak to Town from your yard along the Ashuelot River. . Enjoy the pavilion picnic place overlooking the river. Across the lawn is the guest house (cabin or art studio) built in 2012. The first floor is open concept and the second floor has a bathroom, the walls have been insulated, there is electric heat but one might add a mini-split for winter use. You can sit on the deck and relish the river view. The river side front yard gets lots of afternoon sun on a good day. The paved driveway leads to the 2 car garage for vehicles and boat storage, a newer roof and just a few steps to the 8x6 mudroom into the kitchen/living area. If you want privacy but still want a few friendly area neighbors the Back Ashuelot Rd. area is for you! Just off Rte. 10 it is a short drive to Rte. 91 and picturesque routes to Eastern Massachusetts, and sbout 30 minutes to Keene, NH or Brattleboro, Vt. less than a half hour to Keene and to Brattleboro.
Not far from Rte. 91 and close to the Rail Trails is this yearround compound located on the Ashuelot River. The State will allow you to put a dock in the water here (parallel to the river bank). This property could be a place to bring the guys and gals up to fish, and snowmobile and hunt close by. (fishing info is available). There is nothing like enjoying the sounds and view that your own water frontage offers. You can swim, kayak, fish, and enjoy the birds from the yard overlooking the river. This private spot hosts a guest house, a 24 x 26 garage, a log home, a 2nd home, and river frontage. The log house is a delightful, comfortable year round joy with lots of light, a large bathroom, a very usable basement, a 2nd floor bedroom and room to create a first floor bedroom. The first floor is open concept including the bathroom with the exterior measuring appr. 31 x 30. The upstairs bedroom is approx. 29 x 10. THERE IS ALSO a 2nd year round home on the property. It has an open kitchen/living area with a bedroom and a bath on the 2nd floor. This will be a fun guest house, an on site office, an art studio, or possibly a rental possibility (with town permission) and the exterior measures approx. 16 X 20. This is a property to own when you are thinking about relaxing and enjoying the Ashuelot River. AN ELEVATION SURVEY WAS DONE ON 8/3/2017 AND NEITHER OF THE 2 HOUSES ARE IN A FLOOD ZONE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,514 (−7.7%)
$67,100 + $121,400
$188,500
2023
$5,972 (+10.4%)
$67,100 + $121,400
$188,500
2022
$5,410 (−9.7%)
$67,100 + $121,400
$188,500
2021
$5,992 (+11.1%)
$67,100 + $121,400
$188,500
2020
$5,394 (−13.6%)
$67,100 + $120,400
$187,500
2019
$6,244 (+2.6%)
$50,500 + $124,700
$175,200
2018
$6,085 (+0.7%)
$50,500 + $124,700
$175,200
2016
$6,042 (−0.2%)
$57,100 + $140,800
$197,900
2015
$6,052 (−2.5%)
$57,100 + $140,800
$197,900
2013
$6,207
$58,000 + $144,000
$202,000
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,311
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,311
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cheshire County
APN
511856
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
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, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Winchester, NH • 03470
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48
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Sun exposure
19/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
3.3 hrs
0.2 hr
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 253 Back Ashuelot Rd
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