Meredith, NH | call: 603-677-8420
I hate to use this word, but Gilmanton is the quintessential New England village. You need only to come into town during the holiday season and see the "Corners" decorated and lit up – it is a true "Currier and Ives" postcard. There are two sections of town; the Corners and the Iron Works. The Corners is located at the intersection of Rt 140 and Rt 107 where you'll find the Town Hall, the Corner Store, the Temperance Tavern (you won't be able to get a drink there—it is a bed and breakfast) and beautiful white historical homes.
Head east on Rt 140 from the Corners for about 10-15 minutes and you'll come to the Iron Works where you'll find another country store, the police and fire stations, and a post office. Just before you get to the Iron Works you'll see Crystal Lake Rd which leads out to a hidden treasure of a lake by the same name. You'll find a town beach and boat launch just at mile or two up the road.
Gilmanton is a really laid back residential community, no Wall Marts and no Rite-Aids here. But the location makes it an easy commute in any direction if you need to find one. There are picturesque back roads, beautiful farms, and stunning mountain views. Gilmanton is definitely a town that you need to take some time and explore. It's a perfect place to take your motorcycle or convertible for a Sunday afternoon drive during foliage season.
You'll find some other smaller lakes and ponds in Gilmanton; Sawyer Lake, Shellcamp Lake, Manning Lake, and Loon Pond. These water bodies offer great summer fun and affordable lakeside living at far more reasonable prices then the bigger lakes like Lake Winnipesaukee or Winnisquam.

| Population: | 3,537 (2005) |
| Area: | 59.9 Sq. Mi. |
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Avg. Sales Price: $235,969 (2008) Avg Sales Price: $234,719 (2007) Avg Sales Price: $229,928 (2006) |
| Median Sales Price: | $215,000 (2008) $215,000 (2007) $223,750 (2006) |
| Tax Rating: | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Tax Rate: $20.98 (2008) |
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| Link to Town Profile: | http://www.nhes.state.nh.us/elmi/htmlprofiles/gilmanton.html |
| Link to Town Website: | http://www.gilmantonnh.org/ |
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41 Cogswell Rd Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $585,900
Cogswell Farm has a rich tradition in Gilmanton history. The home is set back from Rt. 140 enough so the traffic doesn¿t disturb the tranquility. Spacious rooms, country charm, a pond in the back yard, all add to the appeal of this historic estate. 5 BR & 5 fireplaces, large barn w/ three levels & horse stalls. Sale includes adjacent 4. 6 acre lot. MLS #: 2776609 [View Property] |
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1525 Route 140 Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $590,000
Custom contemporary Victorian style home with wonderful distant views and great privacy. Gourmet kitchen with fireplace, dining area and large pantry. Master suite with jet tub and shower and views from the turret. Complete RV/Motorhome hook-ups at garage. MLS #: 2811205 [View Property] |
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389 Allens MIll Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $599,000
Certified tree farm. 100 yr old sap house, includes related eqmnt to operate syrup business. roads thruout property. classic new england with stone walls and very well maintained land along its 1800ft rd frtg. equipment shed and garage. comfortable home built with lumber from property. MLS #: 2768023 [View Property] |
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13&14 Delano Drive Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $649,000
Early 1900s year-round cottage with incredible lakehouse charm on 366 feet of waterfront. Nestled in the pines on a quiet private 3 acres, this former one room schoolhouse could be yours. Wide pine floors, fireplace, wrap-around porch, wet-bar, den, detached oversized garage with bonus room above. Plus a guest cottage with full bath. Shown by appt. MLS #: 2800200 [View Property] |
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1218 Province Road Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $675,000
Period perfect in every detail. 1800's barn, 1760's cape and ell authentic to the last brick, hewn beams and paneled walls. Situated on a 12 ac. hill top in historic Gilmanton. 4 fireplaces, plastered walls & ceilings, authentic paint colors & stenciling. Professionally landscaped. An antique home purists dream created by Doug Towle & Henry Page. MLS #: 2746276 [View Property] |
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1523 NH Rte 140 Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $699,000
Outstanding quality in this custom designed contemporary home w/ sweeping mountain views. Property includes a 36x60 2 bay RV garage w/ 14x14 doors, finished insulated room with kitchen, 3/4 bath, laundry and heat, its own septic system with complete interior RV hook-ups for septic, water and electric (50A/30A). The garage and the main house are heated with a high efficiency outdoor wood boiler. The home is a very comfortable design featuring 1st floor master bedroom w/bath and his and her closets, four season sunroom, hardwood floors, central A/C, in-ground heated Gunite pool, laundry room w/ upgright freezer, 2 car attached garage and a detached 2-car garage. There also is an auto-start generator back-up capable of running the whole property during an outage. The views are spectacular looking up Frisky Hill and the location is very private being way off the main road and situated on an 11+ Acre lot. MLS #: 2803731 [View Property] |
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405 GUINEA RIDGE ROAD Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $699,500
Custom built, passive solar, electric and Norwegan FP w/oven & circulating chimney. Offers 6 bedrooms, 5. 5 baths, a kitchen any chef would love. Large 3rd floor office/observatory & inlaw quarters. Just to mention a few features. Many more. Located in private 5. 7 acres. MLS #: 2755495 [View Property] |
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51 Bingham Road Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $987,500
"Donnybrook" Emanates Lifestyle of Elegant, Bygone Era. This Stately Brick Georgian Colonial, sits high on the Frisky Hill with panaramic views. A custom built home for George Bingham, in a setting of a well landscaped 12 acre lot with 33 apple trees which sits well back from the paved highway. Donnybrook brings exclamations of admiratioin from every passerby. MLS #: 2799309 [View Property] |
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Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $1,290,000
Breathtaking hill top estate w/fantastic views! Gated entrance, 650¿ driveway w/except'l stonework & landscaping. Extraordinary 7, 000+ sf 4-bdrm property w/lavish features incl. gorgeous stone fp, mahogany flrs, mosaic tile, granite, wet bar, butler¿s pantry, 25¿x41¿ great rm w/custom bar, built-in Viking grill, security, irrigation & much more! MLS #: 2774111 [View Property] |
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1914 Route 140 Gilmanton NH
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Listing Price: $1,300,000
Set on an estate like setting, this 96 acre Gentleman's farm is spectacular! The charming antique cape is spacious, warm & inviting with quality appointments throughout. The grounds flourish with beautiful perennial gardens, fenced pastures, rolling meadows & mountain views! Endless possibilities & a serene lifestyle await an opportunistic buyer. MLS #: 2787843 [View Property] |