Why is Governors Island THE best real estate on Lake Winnipesaukee?
First here is a Brief history of Governor’s Island.
No one really knows why the island was named Governor’s Island. But is was owned by Governor Wentworth by a
land grant in 1772.
Eventually the Island passed through many hands until it was bought by Nathaniel Davis. Davis constructed the first Bridge to the Island,
and he established a successful farming co-operative. Little remains of this settlement but it is why the Island was called Davis
Island by some in the area. The Island remained in the Davis family from 1799 until 1857 where is passed through many hands until
1880 when the Island was bought by Stilson Hutchins (founder of the Washington Post). Hutchins built a
Granite mansion on summit of the Island that would have had impressive
views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the mountain ranges. The legacy of Hutchins ownership is the development of the shoreline and summit
roads the remain to this day. In 1928 Governor’s Island was purchased by Clifford hayes who attempted to create a resort area
similar to Bald Peak Colony Club.The mansion burned
in 1934 and the venture failed in in 1935 when estate fell into foreclosure, But the stone barn was purchased from the bank by an
association of the Islanders who restored it and turned it into a recreational center. Since 1960's Governor’s Island has grew
steadily to over 156 homes in 1990's.
Property values have increased by over 400% over the past 50 years.
Real Estate is still a great investment on Governor’s Island as property values are still increasing, and the recent housing crisis
has not effected this market. The island still is host to the Governor’s
Island Club and the association is thriving.
To learn more about the Gilford NH area see the
Thompson-Ames Historical Society.
|
|
|
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$12,000,000 Beds 6 Baths 10
with 290 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
W/SENSATIONAL LOT & STUNNING VIEWS THIS ESTATE HOME WAS DESIGNED & CONSTRUCTED W/REMARKABLE QUALITY & FLAIR. 6BR SUITES INCL FABULOUS CHILDREN'S WING. LIBRARY,4FP,HEATED DRIVE,CONSERVATORY,HOBBY RM,SPA,THEATER & COMPUTERIZED GOLF ROOM. LUSH LANDSCAPING, PUTTING GREEN, PATIOS, DOCKS, 3 RM CARRIAGE HOME, 5 GARAGES, GENERATOR, GAZEBO, ADDT'L 1.66A LOT |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$7,300,000 Beds 5 Baths 5
with 310 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
SURROUND YOURSELF IN LUXURY AT THIS ELEGANT GOVERNOR'S ISLAND HOME WITH CAPTIVATING VIEWS. ON OVER 300 FEET WATERFRONT WITH LUSH LANDSCAPING THIS CUSTOM HOME WAS BUILT WITH UNMATCHED DETAIL AND QUALITY. DECKS, PATIOS, BEACH, SWEEPING LAWNS AND AMPLE DOCKING ARE PERFECT FOR ELABORATE ENTERTAINING OR INTIMATE GATHERINGS. REFINED DETAILS INCLUDE RICH PANELING AND MILLWORK, IRONWORK AND STONEWORK, PLUS THERE ARE FIVE GARAGES AND A DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE. THE KITCHEN IS OUTSTANDING, AND THE FIVE BEDROOMS INCLUDE A LUXURIOUS MASTER BEDROOM WITH LAVISH BATH. LIBRARY, OFFICE, OVERSIZED DINING, GUEST SUITES'THE HOME IS SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$3,995,000 Beds 5 Baths 6
with 253 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
AN EXQUISITE HOME IS BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BY SKIFFINGTON HOMES FOR THIS EXPANSIVE LOT WITH SW EXPOSURE, MOUNTAIN VIEWS, SANDY BEACH, SWEEPING LAWNS AND OVERSIZED TWO BAY BOATHOUSE. THE WONDERFUL FLOOR PLAN INCLUDES GREAT ROOM, OFFICE, BEDROOM SUITE AND SIGNATURE POST AND BEAM PORCH. WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL CAN BE FINISHED FOR ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$3,595,000 Beds 5 Baths 5
with 152 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNORS ISLAND WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST WATER AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE. CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN WITH TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS, A MAINTENANCE FREE EXTERIOR AND UPGRADED SYSTEMS. THE HOME FEATURES INCLUDE A FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE, DINING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, MEDIA ROOM, OPTIONAL ELEVATOR, HUGE DECK AND HAS GENEROUS ALLOWANCES FOR THE KITCHEN AND BATHS. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED WITH DECRETIVE WALLS, ENGINEERED DRAINAGE, A SPRINKLER SYSTEM, A MANICURED LAWN AND A PAVED DRIVEWAY TO 3 CAR GARAGE. THE HOME HAS A WONDERFUL WATERSIDE LAWN, FIRE PIT AND PATIO; BUILT PRIOR TO THE NEW SHORELAND PROTECTION RULES. COME BRING YOUR FINISHING TOUCHES TO ONE OF THE BEST LOTS ON GOVERNOR'S ISLAND. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$3,500,000 Beds 5 Baths 6
with 300 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
THIS MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY CONSISTS OF A CUSTOM BUILT WATERFRONT HOME W/ FAMILY AND FUN A MAJOR PART OF THE DESIGN. THE HOME IS A CROSS BETWEEN CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY, THE FLOOR TO CEILING GLASS ALLOWS THE WESTERN SUN TO BATHE THE BEAUTIFUL WATER VIEWS. THE GROUNDS ARE BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED WITH STONE WALKWAYS AND EXPANSIVE LAWNS, THERE ARE 2 ADJACENT LOTS OF RECORD WITH 300 FEET OF TOTAL WATERFRONTAGE, FACING WEST. THE COVERED DOCKS AND OVER THE WATER DECKING IS ONE OF THE BEST ON THE LAKE! |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$3,495,000 Beds 5 Baths 7
with 155 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
AN IMPRESSIVE GATED ENTRANCE LEADS TO THIS OUTSTANDING, BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED AND EXCEPTIONALLY MAINTAINED HOME THAT IS SUN-FILLED AND SPACIOUS. GUEST SUITE, GRANITE AND STAINLESS KITCHEN, LOWER LEVEL GAME ROOM W/PUB, PRIVATE OFFICE, GYM AND POTENTIAL THEATRE. WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE WATERSIDE DECK AND COVERED DOCKING FOR THREE LARGE BOATS. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$2,995,000 Beds 4 Baths 5
with 185 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
THE CHOICE IS YOURS'.CHOOSE AN ADIRONDACK FINISH WITH THE WARMTH OF WOOD AND RUSTIC APPEAL. OR, CHOOSE A NANTUCKET FINISH WITH CRISP WHITE WALLS AND CLEAN, STRAIGHT LINES. OR, CHOOSE A LAKEHOUSE FINISH WITH CLASSIC APPEAL AND TIMELESS DESIGN. THIS FABULOUS PLAN WITH FOUR BEDROOMS, 4.5 BATHS, FOUR FIREPLACES AND STUNNING PORCH HAS 5000SF OF EXEMPLAR QUALITY WITH EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES IN THE WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL AND BONUS ROOMS OVER THE THREE CAR GARAGE. THE LOCATION IS PRIME. VIEWS ARE LONG AND PANORAMIC. THE LOT IS SPECTACULAR. PREMIER BUILDER, SKIFFINGTON HOMES, DOES IT AGAIN! |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$2,995,000 Beds 4 Baths 6
with 145 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
SKIFFINGTON HOMES PRESENTS A SUN-FILLED HOME W/PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF BELKNAP MTS & SW EXPOSURE. CASUALLY ELEGANT & DESIGNED W/FLAIR & STYLE THIS FABULOUS HOME HAS OUTSTANDING FINISH. 1ST LEVEL MASTER SUITE, PRIVATE OFFICE SUITE, POST & BEAM PORCH W/FP, PATIOS, U-SHAPED DOCK & GOVERNOR'S ISLAND CLUB AMENITIES. LOWER LEVEL IS BEING FINISHED WITH A WINE CELLAR, SAUNA, STONE FIREPLACE AND BILLIARDS AREA. THERE'S 7000SF OF CASUAL LUXURY. OUTSTANDING FURNISHINGS INCLUDED! |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$2,750,000 Beds 3 Baths 4
with 130 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP IS CLEARLY EVIDENT AT THIS FABULOUS, CUSTOM POST AND BEAM HOME ON A LEVEL LOT WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS, SANDY BEACH AND PERENNIAL GARDENS. BUILT WITH PRIDE AND OUTSTANDING QUALITY WITH AMENITIES AND UPGRADES FOUND ONLY IN THE FINEST CUSTOM BUILT HOMES, THIS PROPERTY IS CLEARLY ABOVE THE NORM. THE FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH CUSTOM CABINETRY, TOP APPLIANCES AND WET BAR IS SUN-FILLED AND APPEALING. TWO INDEPENDENT HEATING SYSTEMS, GENERATOR, ALARM, IRRIGATION'THERE IS TRULY NOTHING NEEDED AT THIS STUNNING HOME. CLUB AMENITIES INCLUDE TENNIS, CLUBHOUSE, ACREAGE. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$2,250,000 Beds 4 Baths 5
with 256 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
THIS WARM, GRACIOUS HOME IS ON A BEAUTIFUL LEVEL GOVERNOR'S ISLAND LOT W/DESIRABLE SW EXPOSURE. A RARE OVERSIZED 2 BAY BOATHOUSE, 1.2 ACRES W/256 FEET WATERFRONT, SANDY BEACH & PRIVACY. FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE, GREAT ROOM W/FP, EAT-IN KITCHEN, BONUS RM, OFFICE, HOBBY ROOM & THREE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS. BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED AND TRULY SPECIAL! |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,999,999 Beds 3 Baths 3
with 150 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
SUNSETS ARE GLORIOUS AT THIS CASUAL LAKE HOME W/SOARING CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLOORING, WALLS OF GLASS & 3 PRIVATE BEDROOM SUITES. A SPACIOUS GOURMET KITCHEN OPENS TO DINING & SITTING AREAS. THE LOT IS LEVEL & PRIVATE W/150 FEET WATERFRONT. PERCHED BEACH, DOCK W/JETTY, DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE & 4-BEDROOM SEPTIC. A BEAUTIFUL GOVERNOR'S ISLAND HOME. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,995,000 Beds 4 Baths 4
with 230 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
AN ORIGINAL LAKE HOME W/WONDERFUL GREAT ROOM W/SOARING CEILING & FIREPLACE. PATIO DOORS OPEN TO LAKESIDE SEATING & MAGNIFICENT VIEWS. FOUR BEDROOMS, DEN, LARGE KITCHEN & SPACIOUS PORCH. A PRIVATE LOT, SANDY BEACH, PERMANENT COVERED DOCK PLUS AMPLE ADDITIONAL DOCKING. IT IS A FABULOUS SPOT & PERFECT FOR YEAR ROUND ENJOYMENT OR BUILD A NEW HOME. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,995,000 Beds 3 Baths 3
with 150 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
ON A PICTURESQUE, LEVEL LOT WITH VIEWS OF THE BELKNAP MOUNTAINS, THIS NEW HOME WILL BE BUILT WITH STYLE AND QUALITY. THE EASY FLOOR PLAN HAS A SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE AND GREAT ROOM FOR ENTERTAINING. THE TWO SECOND LEVEL BEDROOMS HAVE MOUNTAIN VIEWS AND OVERLOOK A SANDY SWIMMING AREA. LARGE WATERSIDE DECK AND A LOWER LEVEL THAT WILL BE READY FOR FUTURE FINISH COMPLETE THIS IMPRESSIVE PACKAGE. GOVERNOR'S ISLAND AMENITIES INCLUDE TENNIS, CLUBHOUSE, PICNIC AREA AND 160 ACRES OF COMMON WOODLANDS FOR HIKING AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. |
|
Gilford NH Land For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,895,000 Acres 1.98
with 270 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
AN OUTSTANDING GOVERNOR'S ISLAND LOT WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS. ENJOY PRIVACY AND VIEWS AT THIS PREMIER LOCATION ON PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR'S ISLAND. A RARE OPPORTUNITY! |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,695,000 Beds 4 Baths 4
with 115 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
ON A SUN-FILLED LOT W/VIEWS OF THE BELKNAP MOUNTAINS, THIS WELL DESIGNED HOME SHOWS LIKE NEW. THE 1ST FLOOR BEDRM SUITE LEADS TO WATERSIDE DECK. A SPACIOUS GREAT RM W/FIREPLACE & BUILT-INS HAS OVERSIZED WINDOWS & GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS. 2ND LEVEL INCLUDES BEDRMS, BONUS RM & LOFT. LOWER LEVEL FINISH INCLUDES FAMILY RM W/FP & GUEST BEDRM. NICE! |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,300,000 Beds 3 Baths 3
with 152 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
WITH GLORIOUS VIEWS TO THE NORTH THIS 'LANDMARK' HOME IS DISTINCTIVE & COMFORTABLE. LARGE DECKS, GRACIOUS INTERIOR, SUPERB DOCKING & A PRIME LOCATION. SEPARATE BUILDING LOT FOR CARRIAGE HOUSE OR ADDITIONAL GARAGES IS AVAILABLE, MLS# 2809884. GOVERNOR'S ISLAND AMENITIES INCLUDE TENNIS, BEACH, CLUBHOUSE & 160 ACRES OF WOODLANDS. IT'S A WINNER! |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,295,000 Beds 3 Baths 3
with 150 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
IT'S CASUAL & COMFORTABLE W/A DESIRABLE & SUNNY SW EXPOSURE. ENJOY INCREDIBLE SUNSETS FROM YOUR SPACIOUS WATERSIDE DECKS. EASY LIVING W/PRIVATE MASTER SUITE, FORMAL DINING & FINISHED, WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL THIS GOVERNOR'S ISLAND HOME HAS BEEN TASTEFULLY UPDATED & BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED. LARGE DOCKS & DECKS W/CABANA, COMPLETE THIS WONDERFUL HOME. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,295,000 Beds 2 Baths 1
with 150 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
THIS CHARMING YEAR ROUND COTTAGE IS COZY AND COMFORTABLE. WITH A FIREPLACE, LARGE WINDOWS,FULL BASEMENT, SWEEPING DECK AND OPEN LIVING SPACE, IT'S A GREAT GET-AWAY HOME. THE LOT IS LOVELY. 150 FEET WATERFRONT, SANDY BEACH, LARGE DOCK AND JETTY'A BEAUTIFUL ONE ACRE LOT WITH A DESIRABLE SW EXPOSURE. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,050,000 Beds 3 Baths 3
with 159 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
RECENTLY REMODELED HOME, LARGE NEW DECK, NEW HEATING SYSTEN. BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS AND WONDERFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS, A DEEPWATER COVERED U-SHAPED DOCK AND A WALK IN SANDY BEACH. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$1,049,000 Beds 3 Baths 2
with 150 ft. Owned Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
ON A LEVEL LOT WITH A DESIRABLE LOCATION ON GOVERNOR'S ISLAND, THIS LOT IS CERTAINLY APPEALING. WITH PICTURESQUE VIEWS OF THE BELKNAP MOUNTAINS, A SUNNY AND SANDY SWIMMING AREA AND OUTSTANDING SUNSETS THE OWNER REFERRED TO IT AS THE 'GOLD COAST' OF GOVERNOR'S ISLAND. CONSIDER RENOVATING THIS OLDER HOME, OR BUILD A NEW HOME IN THIS PRIME LOCATION. BUYER BONUS EVENT PROPERTY-3% CREDIT (UP TO $8,000). OFFER MUST INCLUDE BUYER BONUS CONTRACT ADDENDA AND CONTRACT FULLY EXECUTED BETWEEN 5/1/10 AND 7/31/10. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$499,900 Beds 3 Baths 3
with 900 ft. SHDPRI Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
A WONDERFUL, CASUAL HOME WITH A GREAT FLOOR PLAN. THE KITCHEN IS FABULOUS AND NEWLY UPDATED. SUN STREAMS INTO THE GREAT ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. A THREE SEASON PORCH ADDS WONDERFUL LIVING AREA. THE SECOND LEVEL MASTER BEDROOM HAS CATHEDRAL CEILINGS AND SLIDERS TO A PRIVATE DECK. THERE'S TWO ADDITIONAL SECOND LEVEL BEDROOMS. THE DETACHED GARAGE HAS A FANTASTIC GUEST SUITE WITH BATH AND KITCHENETTE. IT IS A WONDERFUL GOVERNOR'S ISLAND HOME FOR YEAR ROUND LIVING. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$479,000 Beds 3 Baths 4
with 900 ft. SHDPRI Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
GREAT GOVENOR'S ISLAND HOME ON A SECLUDED LOT, JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH, TENNIS COURTS, PICNIC AREA WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS. A SPACIOUS HOME WITH LARGE ROOMS AND PLENTY OF SPACE. WOOD STOVE IN THE DEN, LARGE DECK AND BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, NEWLY FINISHED FAMILY/GAME ROOM OVER THE GARAGE, HEATED GARAGE AND WORK SHOP SPACE, WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR PLUS SO MUCH MORE. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$429,000 Beds 3 Baths 3
with 900 ft. ROW Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
AN HISTORIC GOVERNOR'S ISLAND PROPERTY, FORMERLY "THE CREAMERY", THIS HOME IS WARM & UNIQUE. GRANITE WALLS, OPEN SPACES, SOARING BEAMED CEILINGS...THE APPEAL OF A COUNTRY LODGE. IT'S PRIVATE & SURROUNDED BY COMMON ACREAGE W/WALKING TRAILS FROM THE BACK YARD TO BEACH & WOODLANDS. LARGE GATHERING ROOM W/CATHEDRAL CEILING & FIREPLACE, INVITING KITCHEN W/WOODSTOVE & ENORMOUS EATING AREA, THREE BEDROOMS PLUS SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM. THIS IS A WONDERFUL PROPERTY IN THE OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY OF GOVERNOR'S ISLAND WITH A 900 FOOT SANDY BEACH, KAYAK & CANOE RACKS, TENNIS COURTS, CLUBHOUSE & 160 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL WOODLANDS FOR HIKING & CROSS COUNTRY SKIING. |
|
Gilford NH Home For Sale on Governor’s Island
$349,900 Beds 4 Baths 2
with 900 ft. SHDPRI Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
A CHARMING 1840 CAPE STYLE HOME THAT HAS BEEN TASTEFULLY RESTORED. ON A PRIVATE CORNER LOT THAT'S AN EASY WALK TO COMMUNITY BEACH AND TENNIS, THIS WONDERFUL HOME HAS PERIOD DETAILS AND A COMFORTABLE FLOOR PLAN. SUNNY AND BRIGHT WITH PERENNIAL GARDENS, THIS 3/4 BEDROOM HOME IS A PERFECT YEAR ROUND HOME. |
|
Gilford NH Land For Sale on Governor’s Island
$300,000 Acres 0.53
with 900 ft. SHDPRI Waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee
A WONDERFUL GOVERNOR'S ISLAND LOT WITH LAKE VIEWS AND JUST A FEW MINUTE'S WALK TO COMMUNITY BEACH, TENNIS AND CLUBHOUSE. ABUTS COMMUNITY ACREAGE. SUBJECT TO SALE OF 562 EDGEWATER DRIVE, MLS #2809874 |
|
|
|
|
