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About Sunapee Lake:
Located within Sullivan County and Merrimack County in western New Hampshire, the United States. It is the fifth-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire.
The lake is approximately 8.1 miles (13.0 km) long (north-south) and from 0.5 to 2.5 miles (4.0 km) wide (east-west), covering 6.5 square miles (4,136 acres), with a maximum depth of 142 feet (43 m). It contains eight islands (Great Island, Burkehaven Island, Star Island, Little Island, Loon Lighthouse Island, Emerald Island, Treasure Island and Minute Island) and is indented by several peninsulas and lake fingers, a combination which yields a total shoreline of some 70 miles (110 km). There are seven sandy beach areas including Mount Sunapee State Park beach; some with restricted town access. There are six boat ramps to access the lake at Sunapee Harbor, Georges Mills, Newbury and Mount Sunapee State Park, Burkehaven Marina, and a private marina. The lake contains three lighthouses on the National register. The driving distance around the lake is 25 miles (40 km) with many miles of lake water view. The lake is 1,093 feet (333 m) above sea level.
The lake's outlet is in Sunapee Harbor, the headway for the Sugar River, which flows west through Newport and Claremont to the Connecticut River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. The lake discharges about 250 cubic feet per second (on average), and the Sugar River drops approximately 800 feet (240 m) on its 27-mile (43 km) journey to the Connecticut River.
Like many other towns, this one went through name changes before its incorporation in 1781: "Saville", "Corey's Town", and then "Wendell", for one of the Masonian Proprietors, John Wendell. The name "Sunapee" was substituted for "Wendell" by the legislature in 1850. The town, Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee share the name which comes from the Algonquian Indian words "suna" meaning "goose", and "apee", meaning "lake". The Indians called the area "Goose Lake" because it was a favorite spot of wild geese.
The town has long been a popular tourist destination. The major attraction was the pristine lake, once surrounded by a number of grand hotels. Lake Sunapee is the only lake in New Hampshire with three working lighthouses, built in the 1890s and maintained by the Lake Sunapee Protective Asscociation. The town was the birthplace of the rock band, Aerosmith.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,055 people, 1,294 households, and 878 families residing in the town. The population density was 144.7 people per square mile (55.8/km²). There were 2,143 housing units at an average density of 101.5/sq mi (39.2/km²).
There were 1,294 households out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $49,353, and the median income for a family was $55,909. Males had a median income of $40,720 versus $27,237 for females. The per capita income for the town was $29,184.
A True Sanger designed summer home located on the Gold Coast with long lake views to the south. Cathedral ceilings in Living Room and Dining areas, large stone fireplaces, Seven Fireplaces in all, sp ... MLS # 2811591 [Read More!]
$3,595,000.00
9000 Sq Ft
Newbury NH HOME
5 Beds
1161 Route 103 Newbury
7 Baths
Exquisite shingle style Lake Sunapee home on 1.4 private acres with over 360 ft. of waterfront and two docks. Impeccably designed using the finest of materials. 19 rooms with over 9,000 sq. ft. of l ... MLS # 2776707 [Read More!]
$2,950,000.00
4960 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
5 Beds
60 Birch Point Road Sunapee
4 Baths
Stunning 4960 sq. ft. with 100' level lawn, sandy beach & deep water dock. Widest lake views up, down & across. Complete renovation in 2004 included kitchen & baths. Master suite with designer bath. L ... MLS # 2814915 [Read More!]
$2,500,000.00
2611 Sq Ft
New London NH HOME
6 Beds
96 Pike Brook Road New London
2 Baths
Cherished Lake Sunapee summer home right on Soo-nipi beach. One of a kind property with 6-7 bedrooms. Ideal location, unobstructed front row seats on sugar sand beach and large deck for beautiful su ... MLS # 2796075 [Read More!]
$2,450,000.00
3801 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
4 Beds
344 Bay Point Road Sunapee
3 Baths
Gorgeous Sheerr & White designed Adirondack style home. Stunning water views from every room. Top level is master suite/sanctuary w/attached office, balcony & bath w/soaking tub. Open concept w/wide w ... MLS # 2811497 [Read More!]
$1,999,500.00
4491 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
5 Beds
256 GARNET HILL ROAD Sunapee
4 Baths
YEAR ROUND WATERFRONT HOME. STATELY AND GRACIOUS,THIS 11 RM. BRICK CENTER CHIMNEY COLONIAL HAS BEEN COMPLETELY UPDATED BY CURRENT OWNERS.BEAUTIFUL STONE WALLS ROLLING LAWNS LEAD TO PRIVATE BEACH W ... MLS # 2783069 [Read More!]
$1,998,000.00
4867 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
4 Beds
114 Upper Bay Road Sunapee
5 Baths
Architecturally designed home not only sports its own direct water frontage on a privately sited lot but also affords the benefits of owning at Fisher¿s Bay offering community boat slips, boat launch, ... MLS # 2782589 [Read More!]
$1,995,000.00
4216 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
4 Beds
61 Westwood Rd Sunapee
4 Baths
Award winning Timber frame home & guest house on Lake Sunapee. Warmth radiates from every nook in this lakeside home. Open concept living, long lake views, radiant heat, energy efficient! Your guests ... MLS # 2812991 [Read More!]
$1,995,000.00
1235 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
3 Beds
100 Garnet Hill Road Sunapee
2 Baths
A rare opportunity to enjoy this charming 3 bedroom seasonal cottage with studio guest house - or plan to build new at this remarkably private location. Sweeping lake views to the south with Mt. Sunap ... MLS # 2812140 [Read More!]
$1,995,000.00
Sq Ft
Sunapee NH LAND
Beds
100 Garnet Hill Road Sunapee
Baths
A rare opportunity to enjoy this charming 3 bedroom seasonal cottage with studio guest house - or plan to build new at this remarkably private location. Sweeping lake views to the south with Mt. Sunap ... MLS # 2812143 [Read More!]
$1,895,000.00
4208 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
4 Beds
48 Ridgewood Road Sunapee
5 Baths
Magnificently finished new home on Lake Sunapee. Perfect for entertaining on 3 floors w/great attention to details. Spectacular stone FP, grand windows overlooking the Lake, gorgeous wood floors in th ... MLS # 2776567 [Read More!]
$1,875,000.00
3998 Sq Ft
Newbury NH HOME
4 Beds
325 Bay Point Road Newbury
5 Baths
A lake home for all seasons with breathtaking views from every room. The quality constructed house was designed and built with lake life in mind. The property has slate patios, stone walls, and granit ... MLS # 2752015 [Read More!]
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