Welcome to "Braehead," one of Sandwich's most treasured antique residences, now available on the market for the first time in 45 years. This historic farmhouse is situated on 33.57 acres of rolling landscape and features beautifully preserved architectural elements throughout. The property offers a grand entrance with a paved driveway lined by stone walls. Adjacent to the home is a large timber-frame barn featuring a unique 60' ridge pole sourced from the Notch. The first level of this well-maintained farmhouse includes a spacious office with a wood-burning stove, a large mudroom, an open eat-in kitchen with a pellet stove, a separate dining room, a living room, and a primary bedroom along with a full bath. The second level offers three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and extensive storage space. Lots of outside living including a covered three-season porch and a patio overlooking an open field and a small pond. Additionally, the property includes two connected guest cottages with their own dedicated well and septic system. With some improvements, these could provide excellent space for guests or family. This estate easily accommodates multi-generational living, private home offices, and ample work and play spaces.
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Listed by: Hammond Wheeler Realty
$1,650,000
483 Holderness Road, Sandwich, NH 03227
4beds
3,368sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1798
33.57 Acres Lot
$1,655,100 Zestimate®
$490/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic farmhouseLarge timber-frame barnCovered three-season porchSeparate dining roomLarge mudroomExtensive storage spaceThree additional bedrooms
- 15 days |
- 1,215 |
- 51 |
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Listed by:
Susan M Hammond,
Hammond Wheeler Realty Cell:603-254-8933
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5087401
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Oil, Pellet Stove, Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Natural Woodwork, Indoor Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Softwood
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Stove Hook-up
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,663
- Total interior livable area: 3,368 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,368
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, Storage Above, Barn, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Waterfront features: Pond
- Body of water: Squam Lake
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1120
Lot
- Size: 33.57 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Farm, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Near Paths, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House
- Parcel number: SDWIM00R19L000014S000000
- Zoning description: Rural/Residential
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1798
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Phone, Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sandwich
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $490/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $44,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,155
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
Estimated market value
$1,655,100
$1.57M - $1.74M
$3,300/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$490/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $682 | $44,200 |
| 2023 | $682 +7.1% | $44,200 |
| 2022 | $637 -0.5% | $44,200 |
| 2020 | $640 +2.2% | $44,200 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $626 +12.2% | $44,000 +15.2% |
| 2018 | $558 +1.3% | $38,200 |
| 2017 | $551 -0.2% | $38,200 |
| 2016 | $552 +3.4% | $38,200 |
| 2015 | $534 | $38,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 03227
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sandwich Central SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10Inter-Lakes Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 9.4 mi
- 6/10Inter-Lakes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sandwich Central School
- Middle: InterLakes Middle School
- High: InterLakes High School
- District: Inter-Lakes Coop Sch Dst
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Hampshire
- Carroll County
- Sandwich
- 03227
- 483 Holderness Road
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