Dan O'Halloran Lake Sunapee Real Estate

This past weekend we finally had a break from the ridiculous amounts of rain we've been getting, so I decided to make a trip to The Fells in Newbury. The Fells is the former Summer home of John M. Hay (1838-1905) an American writer and diplomat. His estate alongside Lake Sunapee is well known for its historical significance and amazing gardens. The detail throughout the gardens was incredible...there's gorgeous fountains, stone walls and carved figures throughout the property.

This fountain here is actually fed from a brook up in the High Meadow Subdivison that runs down through the fountain and also feeds the Rock Garden. It amazes me how organized and thought out these gardens are. I can't even begin to imagine how long it must of taken John Hay's son Clarence and his wife Alice to design and construct these gardens. Thankfully due to efforts of the 150 active volunteers the grounds are impeccably maintained.

When at the property, they have a series of guided tours for either the house or the gardens. We did a house tour and our guide was awesome. Very knowledgeable and engaging. At the main house there is a cool little gift shop with an assortment of your usual gift items and adjacent to this, there is an art gallery! Here they have many different oil paintings on display that showcase the local scenery.

If you are not the most knowledge about gardening or are just starting out, this place is of great benefit. While going through the gardens, you can't help but learn more about what's planted via their guided brochure. Doing this you learn what you really like, and then you can go to their plant stand and buy some of the plants for your own garden....I'm just starting to embrace this whole gardening thing....quite the process!

Fairy Village-This was a nice little spot for kids to create their own "fairy houses". Can't see too many children getting crazy excited about gardens, so this is a great way to keep them entertained and probably out of trouble!

If you're looking for something to do in the area, this is an awesome place to visit. It costs just $8 and the experience is well worth it. If you are reading this and have been to the Fells, please feel free to comment and share your experience.

Below are some pictures I took during my visit.

The Old Garden

The Rock Garden

The Perennial Border

Fairy Village

Source: http://sunapeeregionblog.com/2008/08/20/the-fells-newbury-new-hampshire/

Now that we are past Memorial Day, summer has kicked off in full swing in the Sunapee area (regardless of prices we are seeing at the pump). Golf tournaments are dominating the country club scene, local theaters have opened their doors for summer productions, road races and rallies are defying the black fly season and art lovers are making their way around to the local galleries.

The Sunapee region has truly embraced the start of the season, for a calendar of the ongoing activities you may want to check out the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce calendar Here as well as the Mount Sunapee calendar of events Here.

Historical Sales For Our 16 Local Towns
January 2006—23 Sales
January 2007—29 Sales
January 2008—27 Sales
February 2006—26 Sales
February 2007—30 Sales
February 2008—25 Sales
March 2006—35 Sales
March 2007—38 Sales
March 2008—17 Sales
April 2006—46 Sales
April 2007—28 Sales
April 2008—21 Sales
May 2006—56 Sales
May 2007—53 Sales
May 2008—34 Sales

• 34 properties went under agreement this past month
  

Andover, NH

• $165,000—123 Franklin Highway, Andover NH
• $264,900—101 Lockwood Rd, Andover NH

Grantham NH

• $30,000—9 Beech Ridge Rd, Grantham NH
• $160,000—17 Barn Owl Overlook, Grantham NH
• $167,000—10 Highwood Way, Grantham NH
• $220,000—27 Greensward Drive, Grantham NH
• $252,500—19 Deer Run, Grantham NH
• $270,000—45 Troon Drive, Grantham NH
• $325,000—28 Slalmon Drive, Grantham NH
• $364,000—11 Fairway Drive, Grantham NH
• $399,000—490 Dunbar Hill Rd, Grantham NH

Lempster NH

• $105,000—201 Nichols, Lempster NH
• $270,000—412 Dodge Hollow Rd, Lempster NH

New London NH

• $539,500—123 Spruce Lane, New London NH

Newbury NH

• $272,050—14 Pinecliff Rd, Newbury NH
• $430,000—51 Richards Rd, Newbury NH

Newport NH

• $155,000—122 North Main St, Newport NH
• $167,000—14 Fairway Ave, Newport NH
• $175,000—30 School St, Newport NH
• $180,000—28 Karlene St, Newport NH
• $225,000—44 Golf Club Rd, Newport NH

Springfield NH

• $127,900—1595 Stoney Brook Rd, Springfield NH
• $268,000—256 Hogg Hill Rd, Springfield NH

Sunapee NH

• $1,032,500—39 Lake Ave, Sunapee NH
• $1,390,000—42 Garnet St, Sunapee NH

Sutton NH

• $157,000—329 Route 114, Sutton NH
• $268,000—1779 Route 114, Sutton NH

Warner NH

• $252,000—89 Poverty Plains Rd, Warner NH

Washington NH

• $109,000—56 Faxon Hill Rd, Washington NH
• $204,000—23 Harrison, Washington NH
• $290,000—290 Coolidge Drive, Washington NH
• $350,000—11 Birch Point Way, Washington NH

Wilmot NH

• $172,800—10 Stevens Rd, Wilmot NH
• $238,000—45 Jewell Rd, Wilmot NH
• $239,000—114 Stearns Rd, Wilmot NH

No Sales in May for the following towns:
Bradford, Croydon, Goshen, Unity

Source:

http://sunapeeregionblog.com/2008/06/03/may-2008-sales/