This is an overview about the Eastman Community. As the saying goes, often imitated but never duplicated. This community is one of a kind….

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 located in the center of Eastman. Swimming and sunbathing can be enjoyed from any of the six beaches. Canoeing, sailing, fishing and kayaking can be enjoyed by all. Even Loons love Eastman Lake. Most summers there is a nesting pair that raise their young on the lake. The lake is speed restricted to 10mph.

South Cove Activity Center is the new jewel of the community. It is a new building that opened in July of 2009. The design and look is amazing. The indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center with all new equipment, WiFi Internet, flat screen TV’s, community rooms are being enjoyed by the community residents. Yet there is NEVER a growd like you might find at other gyms or fitness centers.  Another huge plus is the recreation department no has a permanent home 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.

We had out first measurable snow last night. At least snow that looks like it will stay around for a while. Click the link to see some photos. MT Sunapee is gearing up and they are making snow. The focecast is for cold weather so I bet the snow guns will be blazing this week. Enjoy…

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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.

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I put together some photos of Eastman Lake. Click the continue reading button to get the link to YouTube

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If you are looking for a vacation get away but don’t want all the responsibility of owning a second home, maybe a Eastman Condo is the way to go.

There are 336 Eastman Condos in the community. Some of the best lake views can be had from these condos, along with ease of access to the entrances and proximity to the new South Cove Activity Center. There are 6 different floor plans, square footage varies from 1100′ to 2500′. Most units are either two or three levels. On a rare occasion you will find some additional living space on the third floor. There are 9 different condo groups in the community, group size range from six units to as many as seventy seven. Each group has there own name, East Lake, South Shore I etc., there own by-laws and governance and there own special flair.

If owning a vacation property is something you have been thinking about then taking a tour of the community would be worth the time. Eastman is less then two hours from Boston MA and Burlington VT. From Manchester NH it would be just over an hours drive.

If you are not sure what Eastman is then please read my blog “The Eastman Community, What’s it all about?” or sign up for a Eastman Info Packet. I would be glad to mail one out as soon as I receive the request.

I had a chance to stop at the boat launch on Little Lake Sunapee. It was such a beautiful day in November that I took some video of the lake. I’ve spent a lot of time on the lake in a kayak or boat. It’s one of the best lakes around with such easy access.

Click on the continue reading button to get the YouTube link.

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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.

If the Eastman Community interest you and you would like to get some information on the community and surrounding area the Eastman Info packet is a good way to get a head start learning about the area.

Enclosed you will not only find information about the Eastman Community but the Town of Grantham, New London and the Upper Valley.

Some items that are enclosed are: A copy of Eastman Living, the community magazine. A community map, with over 63 miles of roads a map can come in handy. The Eastman Recreation Guide when available, this is printed bi-annually and lists all the major events for the half year. If a hard copy is not available then a PDF file can be emailed. The list of Eastman costs will be included. As with all Community Associations there are costs involved so having a basic understanding associated with the purchase of a property and yearly costs is good to know. There is more…….