16 Gould Hill Rd, Contoocook, NH 03229

This extraordinary 1787 Federal style home has been enjoyed and enhanced over the years by current and past owners. Sited on an exquisitely landscaped 4.07 acre fenced corner lot, 16 Gould Hill offers gracious living inside and out. The park-like grounds feature expansive lawns, mature perennial gardens, a large inground pool with a charming pool house, a tennis court, an irrigation system, a grape arbor, multiple patios and a serene lower garden with a water feature. Inside, the 11-room floorplan is ideally suited for both grand and everyday living. A custom kitchen wing, added in 2001, was strategically positioned to capture stunning western mountain and sunset views. Designed with the serious cook in mind, it offers exceptional workspace, abundant storage and amenities. One of the home's most remarkable features is the spectacular Tudor-inspired living room addition, dating to circa 1940. This dramatic space showcases a soaring cathedral ceiling, a balcony overlook, a massive wood-burning fireplace and French doors opening to private patios on either side. Other first floor rooms include a spacious dining room with a woodburning fireplace, a comfortable family room lined with built-in bookshelves and its own fireplace, a three-quarter bath and laundry area, a well-appointed pantry/wet bar equipped with a sink, wine cooler, great storage and an extra dishwasher. On the second floor where there are five rooms and three baths, there are two options for primary suites. The thi