Now that power has been restored to everyone in Eastman NH, (after a a day for some and 4 days for others) are you looking for things to do? Here are some ideas but to me the highlights are Jason Cann, Friday March 5th and a cross country ski trip to Stowe VT, March 6th.
Looking for something to do in Eastman this week? Find out what with Things To Do!
The big event this week is the Chili Cook-off is Sat. 2/20 10am -2pm. It’s an awesome time and a great fund raiser for David’s House.
Activities in Eastman are always easy to find if you know where to look. Talking to the recreation staff at the South Cove Activity Center is a good place to start. The golf pro shop in summer or Cross Country Ski Center in the winter could have some answers too.
The community also publishes a winter and summer recreation guide. This booklet highlights six months of activities which is great for long term planning or a reminder if you happen to look in there at the right time.
The best way to find things to do is look at the weekly Eastman Highlights. This will give you dates and times of all events happening from mens investment club, Mommas Night Out, or snow shoeing treks.
There is always something to enjoy. Now that you found things to do, ENJOY!!
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.
Some reports are in. I have talked to several skiers and even after the rains on 1/24/10 the skiing is still wonderful!
The groomers have been working and keeping the trails in top shape. The snow pack not affected that much by the rain as the temperature stayed cooler than the 50 degrees that was predicted. Skiing the lake however would be a bit icy. So unless you plan to skate I would stick to the trails.
The sun is bright and the trails are wide. Give Eastman a try if you haven’t yet.
A great new listing just came on the market at a great price.
For starters the lot is level with level driveway, you can walk to the Center At Eastman (restaurant and golf pro shop) it’s about 300 yards away. There is a 2 car attached garage that brings you to an ample mud room. The kitchen is huge and has a charming antique wood cook stove. A great room with a brick fireplace that is open to the loft above. A 14×14 screened porch that has a wood stove to take the chill of those cooler nights, leads to the multi-level decks. One deck has a brick fire pit.
The second floor has three ample bedrooms. Two for guests or kids and a master suite that has a very impressive bath. A second full bath, tastefully tiled, is accessed from the hall leading to all the bedrooms.
Additional features include sky lights, leaded glass window, vaulted ceilings, easy access to Eastman’s main entrance, newer roof and washer and dryer.
This one won’t last…. click for more info
Light Filled Living Room
A nice piece of land just came on the market. A total of 1.77 acres on Brookridge Dr. Grantham in Eastman. The land is sloping which makes it perfect for a lower level walk out. Have two stories on the front side of you new home and from the back it would be three.
Brookridge is a dead end road with a cul-de-sac so the only car traffic that will pass your home are the neighbors that live on your street. Potential hillside views with the proper home location and tree cutting.
With all that Eastman has to offer and a list price of $12,000 it doesn’t seem like a parcel of land that will be on the market for a long time. Come and take a look, not just at the land but at the community too!
Lots 113 and 67
If your looking for things to do in Eastman the week of January 15th, 2010 Look at the PDF Eastman Highlights 01-15-10 you will be certain to find something to do.
The Cross Country skiing has been wonderful and there is never a crowd. Eastman Lake is frozen solid if you want a flat place to ski.
The latest local sales stats are finally out. For New Hampshire, the average days on market is down and the median sales price is up month over month, up 20%. That’s great news for sellers. The third number that I like to watch is the average selling price per square foot. This number was down month over month but is still well above the five year low set in February of 09′.
Grantham home sales were up month over month mostly due to the strength in Eastman home sales. We have seen a significant jump in activity locally. I know that 2009 started off in a terrible way. As bad as it was in the first few months, I know that we finished strong.
If you do download the PDF, I’ve also included the sales stats for Sullivan and Merrimack Counties. The most interesting stat I see in the county breakdown is that fewer new listings are coming on the market. This seems to be a trend as I have noticed that for several months. If this trend continues, the total inventory will become less, as homes sell there will be fewer and fewer choices and that will translate into pricing stabilization and even strength.
I’ve said this many times before but a shrinking inventory and interest rates that are bound to rise, now is the time to buy. If there is any downward price movement in homes, and I doubt there will be much, it will cost you so much more if you get a higher interest rate.
A new listing to the market.
Out side with setting sun
This Eastman home has many great features to go along with all the amenities that Eastman has to offer.
Click on the link below to go to www.jeffadie.com for all the information and photos. If more info is needed than email me or call my cell jeff@eastmanrealestate.net or 603-568-0609
Eastman Home for Sale 11 Barn Owl Overlook