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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.
Red House was designed and built by Timberpeg with a nod to the style of 1920's Lake Sunapee architect Prentice Sanger. A dramatic 2 story great room provides the focal point for gatherings large and ... MLS # 2835096 [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!]
$3,495,000.00
4034 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
4 Beds
4 Fernwood Point South Sunapee
4 Baths
Spectacular architect designed true timberframe. Designed to blend into the landscape. Wide water, bay & Mt. Sunapee views from every window. Flagstone terrace, cantilevered deep water dock. Souther ... MLS # 4006321 [Read More!]
$3,275,000.00
5199 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
5 Beds
92 Garnet Hill Road Sunapee
5 Baths
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!]
$2,960,000.00
3742 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
4 Beds
354 Bay Point Road Sunapee
6 Baths
Top of the line in all respects describes this quality home on the shore of Lake Sunapee. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, sauna, incredible family room, gracious living and dining rooms, movie theater with stadi ... MLS # 4006636 [Read More!]
$2,850,000.00
5199 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
5 Beds
92 Garnet Hill Road Sunapee
5 Baths
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 # 4001867 [Read More!]
$2,695,000.00
4960 Sq Ft
Sunapee NH HOME
5 Beds
60 Birch Point Road Sunapee
4 Baths
Enjoy the widest lake views from this exquisite 4,900 sf Lake Sunapee home. Completely renovated in 2004, with a stunning master suite and designer bath, kitchen, formal and casual dining, lower leve ... MLS # 2823596 [Read More!]
$2,350,000.00
5006 Sq Ft
Newbury NH HOME
3 Beds
230 Route 103A Newbury
4 Baths
Yankee Barn Home with an open floor plan, soaring ceiling heights, large windows to capture the sun and lake views. Reclaimed beams throughout add to the charm. Cooks kitchen w/ granite counters, lots ... MLS # 2837012 [Read More!]
$2,250,000.00
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!]
$2,250,000.00
4912 Sq Ft
Newbury NH HOME
3 Beds
50 Highland Avenue Newbury
4 Baths
This contemporary home combines the very best in building quality, craftsmanship, artistry and natural beauty of the site. Walls of glass bring the outside in. Fall asleep to whispering pines and a di ... MLS # 4005055 [Read More!]
$2,250,000.00
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!]
$2,199,000.00
5228 Sq Ft
New London NH HOME
4 Beds
179 South Cove New London
4 Baths
Spectacular 14 room waterfront home with 200¿ on Little Lake Sunapee. Situated on 2+ private acres. Lovely neighborhood of waterfront homes located close to town. Enjoy the water views from almost eve ... MLS # 4019193 [Read More!]
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