Eastman Real Estate Blog

35 Old Beach Circle

If you are looking for a spacious condo but don’t need 3 levels this just might be the unit for you. There is a main floor master, full bath and laundry with two bedrooms up with a full bath upstairs.

You can see the lake from the walk way to the front door so lake and beach access are so very close. Easy access in and out of Eastman from the North entrance makes arrivals and departures simple.

For more specific details and additional photos, www.jeffadie.com is the place to be.

Tikeenan Tile

This Eastman condo has been owned by one family since being built!

Many recent updates including a kitchen that most home owners dream of. Vermont slate solid counter tops and tile floor to match. Stainless steel appliances include a two drawer dishwasher. The refrigerator has a bottom freezer.The microwave convection oven is also the hood. Additional upper cabinets were added as were the narrow depth cabinets to hold glassware.

All sliders have been replaced, additional skylights for added light. An expanded dining area gives you that extra room that’s needed. The large wrap around deck gets great sun and sunsets and over looks the water at Eastman Cove. A fire-placed master with it’s own balcony gives you that romantic feel. The lower levels recent renovation includes flooring and trim details that look fantastic. A surround sound system is great for watching movies and sports. There are 3 outdoor storage areas for your winter and summer toys. TV cabinet in lower level negotiable.

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Enjoy the deck and water view.

Location is the key to this property. Not to mention the level entry that you don’t always find with Eastman Condos.

There has also been some significant upgrades. The kitchen has been completely renovated and redesigned. Add the oak wood floors and newer carpets and you have a move in condition condo where you can just relax and enjoy the view.

If you would like more info on the spectacular condo, please email me at jeffadie@gmail.com

Eastman Lake View From 28 Bay Tree

Just a few years ago you would have had to pay more than $200,000 for this condo. Today it hits the market at just $179,900. Are you looking for Eastman Lake waterfront? Do you want the ease if life condo living provides? Do yo like falling to sleep to the call of the Loon?

This condo has such a great location, easy access to the beach, walking trail, tennis. Level entry is another huge bonus. Only one step down from the parking spaces.

The Eastman Community has so much to offer and values like this do not come along very often. Come see for your self, or for more info go to www.jeffadie.com

The Eastman community has 336 condos. There are six basic floor plans but the original four designs are the most common. They are the Wheelock, Webster, Ledyard, and Parkhurst. The Wheelock is the smallest floor plan. A two level has approximately 1155 square feet. The Parkhurst is the largest of the original 4 totaling approximately 1521 square feet on two levels.

There are some variations to the floor plans but most changes are found if there is a lower level. Many lower levels were finished to the original owners liking, without changing any structural supports.

Websters and Parkhursts are the two units that could be altered the easiest on the main or second floor. Some were altered during construction and some interior changes take place as properties change hands or owners needs change.

Another variation found is with the Ledyard. Nearly all were built with spiral stairs. The exception is in West Cove “C” where a slight floor plan change was made adding some square footage but most importantly removing the spiral stairs and changing the stairs to a more conventional style.

Last but not least is the addition of the A Design and the B Design. Towards the end of the condo development there was a decision made to adapt the four original units by taking the best features of the four and build two options. These units three floors, the “A” has 2300 square feet and the “B” has 2489. These units not only make great vacation getaway’s but work well for full time living. The only issue with these units is the fact that there is limited supply. Only 53 are in existence vs. 283 for the original four.

The new Eastman Condo Association rates have been set for the year 2010. Only three sections remain the same as last year and the East Lake Association has decided to manage themselves. This is a bold and interesting move, I wish them luck. The cost’s are:

ASSOCIATION                                            2010 FEE’S

WEST COVE “A”                                              $292

WEST COVE “B”                                              $305

WEST COVE “C”                                              $292

WEST COVE “D”                                              $330  WITH A $80 A MONTH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR ROOFS

EAST LAKE                                                      $286

SOUTH SHORE I                                             $400 WITH A $500 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PER QUARTER

SOUTH SHORE II                                            $335

SOUTH SHORE III                                           $320

SOUTH COVE HEIGHTS                                   $325

I have a super location,Parkhurst style condo, with extremely easy access to the lake, plus it’s very close to the Eastman North Entrance, first floor master and laundry. Parkhurst’s are the most desirable floor plan for full time owners or vacation home buyers that want the larger square footage. Click on the link for photos and information.

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Wrap around deck and 150 yards to Eastman Lake and the waters edge.

15 Pleasant Dr is a two level Webster style unit. Right on Eastman Lake and a 2 minute walk

to the new South Cove Activity Center. Click on the link for additional information.

http://jeffadie.com/listings.asp?listing_id={58D2A757-608F-4674-B731-7A7366B3074A}

This is a great article on the First Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit. Click on the continue reading button to get the PDF link. This is worth reading if you are planning to buy or even thinking of buying.

With interest rates as low as they are right now and home prices at their most affordable buying rather then renting is just an opportunity that shouldn’t be passed up!

Tax Credit Advice

Eastman is a community not to be missed. This is what it’s all about:

A 3500 acre four season community centrally located between the college towns of Hanover, NH (Dartmouth College) and New London, NH(Colby Sawyer College) known as the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region. There are about 1000 homes and 336 townhouse style condominiums surrounding the 325 acre Eastman Lake. Residents that live here come from all walks of life. There are young families, working couples, empty nesters and retirees.

Eastman Lake is a speed restricted lake located in the center of Eastman. Swimming and sunbathing can be enjoyed for the six beaches. Canoeing, sailing, fishing and kayaking can be enjoyed by all. Even Loons love Eastman Lake. There usually is a nesting pair that raise their young on the lake.

South Cove Activity Center, a new building that opened in July of 2009. What a great building, the indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center with all new equipment, WiFi Internet, flat screen TV’s, community rooms. A home for the recreation department which they desperately need. The best part is the building is LEED certified for energy efficiency.

The Center At Eastman is home the Bistro Nouveau, an outstanding restaurant, the golf pro shop that becomes the ski touring center in the winter.

Eastman Golf Links is 18 holes of championship golf. Major improvements took place in 06′-07′ and the course has never been better.

Tennis is another summer activity that you will find many residents taking part in. There are 12 courts in the community. Five of the courts were built in 2007. Hard True surface is the preferred surface and there are 8 courts now that are Hard True.

Miles of nature trails can be accessed from many different locations. The “Lake Trail” is just that. I like this one the best. It is a real hiking trail for 3/4 of the way around the lake. The last 1/4 is a fire lane that is a little less adventurous, which is just fine with most people, especially when there a bit tired. Other trails abound through the forest and are well marked so it is easy to find your way.

The sports field area is home to the soccer, baseball/softball fields and basketball court.

Cross Country Skiing is right out so many back doors. Easily accessed and miles of trails. Beginner to expert skier, all will be happy on these trails.

Ice Skating, when the lake freezes that’s great, but Eastman maintains a skating pond right near the Center At Eastman. So if you don’t want to shovel there is a place to skate.

Sledding, this is New Hampshire. You have to have a sledding hill! There are certain areas on the golf course where sledding is allowed.

I can go on and on……. If you would like an Eastman Info packet please sign up for one and you will receive one in a few business days. If you would rather come for a visit, I would be glad to take you on a tour.