19 Smith Cove Road, Gilford, NH

Property Description

Buyers searching Gilford, New Hampshire will want a look at 19 Smith Cove Road — a single-family home asking $1,950,000. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,086 square feet of living space. Homes like this trade on the fundamentals: space, privacy and a New Hampshire address that works year-round. Also on the sheet: garage parking for 1, 1962 construction and roughly $935 per square foot. Everything below — photos, details, schools and market data — updates live from the MLS. Browse more homes for sale in Gilford.

Rare Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Opportunity in Desirable Gilford! Set on 61 feet of level shoreline in protected Smith Cove, this exceptional property offers the kind of lakefront setting that is increasingly difficult to find. Enjoy western exposure and spectacular sunsets, protected no-wake waters, easy access to the Broads. The property offers approximately 2,000 square feet across two separate cottages, creating exceptional flexibility for personal use, a family compound, or potential income-producing opportunities. The original 1898 waterfront cottage features two lake-facing bedrooms, two baths, a fully applianced kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and stackable laundry. The 1962 roadside cottage has been partially renovated and offers two bedrooms, two baths, plus an open-concept kitchen and dining area with two wood-burning fireplaces. The two-cottage configuration offers the potential to use one cottage as a private retreat while renting the other, or explore short-term rental opportunities for one or both, subject to applicable town regulations and approvals. Outdoor amenities include two 25-foot docks, the boathouse, detached one-car garage, wood shed, and an additional outbuilding with a charming pirate-themed playhouse. Public sewer provides valuable flexibility for future improvements and potential expansion. The property is also wired for a whole-house generator. Whether you're looking for a classic lakefront retreat, multi-generational getaway, or property with rental income potential, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Lake Winnipesaukee with features that are increasingly difficult to replicate. Just minutes from BankNH Pavilion, Gunstock Mountain Resort, marinas, restaurants, shopping, and year-round recreation, this is your chance to create something truly special.

Location Highlights

19 Smith Cove Road is a single family residence in Gilford, New Hampshire, listed at $1,950,000. That works out to about $935 per square foot, for a home built in 1962. It has been on the market for 8 weeks.

From here it is 18.9 miles to Downtown Plymouth / Main Street and 23.8 miles to Owl's Nest Resort. At this latitude, Gilford averages roughly 8.4 hours of sun a day in June and 3.6 in December.

Source: zoned school names are PrimeMLS listing data; distances, sun exposure and school facts are Owl’s Nest Real Estate additions (school facts from the NCES, U.S. Department of Education) — not PrimeMLS data.

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