1322 Nh Route 175, Campton, NH 03223

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.......