Property Details
Basic Information
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Style: Colonial
- MLS Number: 5097086
- List Price: $2,350,000
- Lot Description: Agricultural, Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Mountain View, Rolling, Slight, Sloping, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest, Near Paths, Rural
- Date Listed: 06/27/2026
- Virtual Tour: Virtual Tour
- Description: Historic circa-1763 Parsons Homestead is an architectural masterpiece on 230± acres, seamlessly blending 18th-century craftsmanship with modern luxury. Meticulously restored, this 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath twin-chimney Colonial boasts period detail including wide-pine flooring, period hardware, and classic Gunstock corners. The formal main house showcases a harlequin-floored grand foyer, refined parlor and formal dining room with built-in corner cubbards, and a striking "blue room"-each featuring a character fireplace. The ideally situated ell hosts a premium chef's kitchen, a keeping room overlooking the rear patio, and a luxurious master suite with a custom bath and radiant heat. A spectacular post-and-beam great room delivers dramatic architectural volume alongside in-floor radiant warmth. Three additional fireplaced bedrooms with walk-in closets occupy the second level, complemented by 7'8+ ceilings, a fully excavated cellar and walk-up attic storage. Equipped for modern peace of mind, the property features full security, a generator, an attached 3-story barn/garage, a detached barn, and a sugar shack. Spanning over 230± acres, the five lot estate combines open meadows, a meandering brook, and extensive wooded trails. It offers exceptional stewardship with direct access to an addiitonal 322 acres of protected NH Forest. This property is an irreplaceable New England landmark with limitless possibilities.
Building
- Acreage: 229.8
- Square Feet: 4,594
- Year Built: 1763
- Zoning: Rural
- Stories: 2
- Roof: Metal, Shake, Standing Seam
- Building Construction: Post and Beam, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Fieldstone, Granite, Poured Concrete
Location
- County: Belknap
- Town: Gilmanton
Finance
- Taxes: $20,526
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full Baths: 3
Basement
- Basement: Concrete, Full, Gravel, Slab, Interior Stairs, Unfinished, Interior Access
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Color: Gray
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Gilmanton Elementary
- High School: Gilford High School
Amenities
- Amenities: Security System, Smoke Detector, Standby Generator
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace
Other Details
Water
- Water: Drilled Well, Private