A Rare and Storied Retreat in the Heart of the Mount Washington Valley. Perched on the iconic Balcony Seat View in Intervale, 26 Balcony Seat offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a home steeped in New Hampshire’s cultural and artistic legacy. Built in 1929 by Dorothy Bumstead—who acquired the land from the historic Dinsmore family—this timeless Colonial has remained in the same family for nearly a century. The property spans 1.6 acres of land with sweeping, unobstructed views of the Saco River Valley and Mount Washington—a breathtaking landscape that has drawn and inspired generations of artists, including members of the famed White Mountain School in the 19th/20th centuries. Thoughtfully expanded in the 1990s, the home is currently configured as a two-family residence but could easily be restored to a spacious single-family home. With 2,725 square feet, it offers 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, and 2 kitchens. Outdoor highlights include a charming bandstand overlook, a summer bunkhouse, mature perennial gardens cultivated over generations, and a view from nearly every window. A true legacy property. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a generational legacy property, or a creative sanctuary, this home embodies the timeless spirit of Intervale and the grandeur of the White Mountains. Close to skiing, hiking, and the restaurants/shops of North Conway, yet privately set in one of the Valley’s most picturesque corners. This is a rare opportunity.
Active under contract
Listed by:
Susan D Wiley,
Senne Residential LLC 603-356-9444
Price cut: $150K (7/1)
$1,050,000
26 Balcony Seat View, Conway, NH 03860
4beds
2,725sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
1.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$385/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Breathtaking landscapeSummer bunkhouseCharming bandstand overlookIconic balcony seat viewMature perennial gardens
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 26, 2025 at 03:15pm
Listed by:
Susan D Wiley,
Senne Residential LLC 603-356-9444
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5044526

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete,Concrete Floor,Insulated,Partial,Exterior Stairs,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Access,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,625
- Total interior livable area: 2,725 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,725
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River Front, Stream, Waterfront
- Body of water: Trout Brook
Lot
- Size: 1.6 Acres
- Features: Conserved Land, Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Recreational, Secluded, Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, In Town, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Valley, Near Hospital
Details
- Zoning description: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: North Conway
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $385/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $6,871
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
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