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Kris Labrake

krislabrake@kw.com +1(603) 715-6866

Listed by Tom DeMatteo • Owl's Nest Real Estate

$ 40,000

Est. payment | -/mo

2 Beds

252 SqFt

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$ 40,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

2 Beds

252 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family

Listing Status Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 252 sqft

Price per Sqft $158

MLS Listing ID 5095761

Style Cabin

Bedrooms 2

Construction Status Existing

Year Built 1970

Annual Tax Amount $1,541

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 1.000 Acres

Acres 1.0

Property Sub-Type Single Family

Property Description

Hidden among the towering pines of Thornton and tucked away beyond a year-round brook crossing lies a rare piece of old New Hampshire. Accessed by deeded right-of-way from a publicly maintained town road, this one-acre parcel has been cherished by the same family for generations and offers a setting that feels worlds away while remaining just minutes from Waterville Valley and endless White Mountains recreation. Built around 1970, the rustic cabin sits approximately 450 feet from the road and remains surrounded by old-growth forest, with seasonal mountain views already visible and even greater view potential with selective clearing. Though unused for roughly the past decade, the cabin retains much of its original character, including a stone fireplace with wood stove, sleeping loft, two bedrooms, and an existing outhouse. With no electricity, well, or septic, the property has long served as an off-grid retreat and presents a unique opportunity for restoration, continued seasonal enjoyment, or simply preserving a disappearing style of New Hampshire camp ownership. The former access road historically allowed four-wheel-drive vehicles directly to the cabin and could potentially be reclaimed. The mostly level lot offers room to expand clearings while maintaining the privacy and tranquility that make this setting so special. Surrounded by former farmland and with nearby access to skiing, hiking, and year-round recreation, this is a property for those who appreciate simplicity, adventure, and places with history. Offered strictly as-is, this hidden retreat is not for everyone—but for the right buyer, opportunities like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Whether you're seeking a rustic getaway, hunting camp, family retreat, or a project with character, this is a chance to own a small piece of the White Mountains at an exceptional value.

Location

State NH

County Nh-grafton

Area Nh-Grafton

Zoning Residential

Interior

Heating Wood, Wood Stove

Cooling None

Exterior

Parking Features No

Utilities Available None

Roof Type Asphalt Shingle

Building

Lot Description Country Setting, Mountain View, Secluded, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Wooded, Mountain, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Near Public Transport, Near Railroad, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail, Near School(s)

Story 1

Sewer None

Water None

Architectural Style Cabin

Construction Status Existing

Schools

Elementary Schools Thornton Central School

High Schools Plymouth Regional High School

School District Sau 2 And 48

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Kris Labrake

REALTOR® | Lic# 070372

krislabrake@kw.com

+1(603) 715-6866

85 S Main St, Concord, NH, 03301, USA

1000 Upper Mad River RD Thornton, NH 03285

Kris Labrake

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1000 Upper Mad River RD