Property Description

The John Saunders home located in Campton's upper village know the as bthe gateway to NH's White Mountains, is an historic village home built in 1920. It has a commemorative plaque locate on its front marking it as such. In the 1920, John Saunders &his family lived above his barbershop, as in addition to the many positions in the town John played, he was the village barber. Like today in 1920's, Campton was a vibrant tourist destination for city people, looking to get away from the summer heat. And Campton, played a role in the timber& textile industries as well. The upper village had a train stop, that brought the tourists & took the massive timbers that were being harvested up the Mad River, floated to a collection location at Campton Dam.The lower level of this home served as John's barbershop, a gathering place for the village men, to come GOSSIP as well as to get their haircut. The upper level was the family's living quarters. Today, the lower level is a recently renovated,1 bdrm apt w/ dining/living room, kitchen, 3/4 bath,farmer porch& open deck. Upstairs within the same foot print is a 2 bdrm1 bath apartment w/large living room, kitchen/dining area & a full bath. Off dining area is vent to the water &drain of the bathroom to allow for future laundry closet( & large enough for both). It has direct vent lp gas heat, a private back porch,& is locate on a village lot, large enough for small back yard,private septic, town water &2-3 parking spaces. Looking to give yourself a ski/vacation home w/income? maybe an in home business, or straight rental investment? At only 399,900 this home would make a great investment in a super location. Throughout the upper & lower villages, you will find sidewalk to walks to the views of Campton Pond,throughout the many local businesses w/I the village, The Village Brewhouse, grocery store, restaurants, a 24 hour fitness center &down the street is Owls Nest Golf among others. 6 miles to Waterville Valley & 12 to Loon.......

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