Looking at a house in Balmoral - are gunshot sounds the norm in that area?

[John Mercier]

Our indoor range can't be heard. I haven't even been able to hear inside from the parking lot.

Our attempt to have an outside range for skeet got derailed.
We kept changing the proposal to make others happy, but they were not willing to be happy with anything related to it.

I always found it strange that after parts of the Royal were transferred to the 4H they never had any shooting events. Even the pheasant hunting went poof after the restrictions.

[JilianBlue]

Thank you all. I appreciate the feedback. I've learned a lot. We've decided not to move forward with the property and we're considering Locke Lake now as a quieter alternative.

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by JilianBlue

Thank you all. I appreciate the feedback. I've learned a lot. We've decided not to move forward with the property and we're considering Locke Lake now as a quieter alternative.

You'll likely be saving yourself a lot of $$$$$$ buying @ Locke Lake.

[JilianBlue]

Originally Posted by TheTimeTraveler

You'll likely be saving yourself a lot of $$$$$$ buying @ Locke Lake.

From what we’ve seen so far houses are about $100k less. But Moultonborough property tax was $1,100/yr on a house that was listed at $440k vs $3,700/yr on a house listed at $360k in Barnstead. So the monthly sayings gets eaten up by property tax a bit. Moultonborough’s property tax is shockingly low so we can afford more of a house there.

[tis]

Personally I think Mountonborough would be a much better investment, especially for resale. But that might just be my opinion. How about a house not so close to the gun club? Also check out how low Locke Lake goes at times.

[Biggd]

I looked a Lock Lake over 20 years ago, as an investment, prices haven't kept up with the rest of the real estate market. Try looking at a few of the smaller lakes in the Lakes region.
Some people don't look at a home as an investment but that's a big mistake, JMO.

[tis]

Vita Bene should know. He's very familiar with that area and I think he has a house in that or Suissevale. (sp?)

[JilianBlue]

We would view it as an investment and (shared) lake access on Winnipesaukee feels like a much better investment to us too. It also would be more rentable if we find we don’t use it as much as we’re planning to or if something happens that keeps us from vacationing there (illness, etc) And of course resale value would be better. We’re going to rent a home for a week this summer to see how we like the Balmoral/Suissevale area before ruling it out. I appreciate the replies; they’re very helpful.

[lakewinnie]

Originally Posted by JilianBlue

Thank you all. I appreciate the feedback. I've learned a lot. We've decided not to move forward with the property and we're considering Locke Lake now as a quieter alternative.

Was it the gun range, or a particular poster on this thread?

[JilianBlue]

Originally Posted by lakewinnie

Was it the gun range, or a particular poster on this thread?

It’s a few different things. The noise from the gun range. The home needs a lot of work and the price is high. The septic is older and it would be hard to properly assess it in winter. We’re not power boat people; we have kayaks and stand up paddle boards and like fishing so power boats and wake boarding boats and loud music would make it tough to fish / kayak / paddle board. A quieter lake may be better for what we’re looking for. We just need to find one that is still near some other things to do. That’s what we liked about Balmoral- it was a short drive to restaurants, shops, Weirs beach & more. We visited New Found lake and it felt too remote.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by JilianBlue

It’s a few different things. The noise from the gun range. The home needs a lot of work and the price is high. The septic is older and it would be hard to properly assess it in winter. We’re not power boat people; we have kayaks and stand up paddle boards and like fishing so power boats and wake boarding boats and loud music would make it tough to fish / kayak / paddle board. A quieter lake may be better for what we’re looking for. We just need to find one that is still near some other things to do. That’s what we liked about Balmoral- it was a short drive to restaurants, shops, Weirs beach & more. We visited New Found lake and it felt too remote.

Just a note that the Balmoral side of the lake is much quieter than most of Winni and that, other than busy weekends after 10-11 AM or so, you'd have no issues fishing, kayaking, etc.

In terms of the gun club, have you asked around? There's a ton of homes in that area with Balmoral and Suissevale, and in the ten years we've owned on Winni, I've yet to hear any complaints.

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[Susie Cougar]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Just a note that the Balmoral side of the lake is much quieter than most of Winni and that, other than busy weekends after 10-11 AM or so, you'd have no issues fishing, kayaking, etc.

In terms of the gun club, have you asked around? There's a ton of homes in that area with Balmoral and Suissevale, and in the ten years we've owned on Winni, I've yet to hear any complaints.

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I was just wondering think, if you know of anything coming available where you live? That would be a perfect spot for kayaking etc.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

I was just wondering think, if you know of anything coming available where you live? That would be a perfect spot for kayaking etc.

These last few years, sales have never made it public.

I assumed the OP was looking for year-round/more of a house than a seasonal camp, but they're welcome to message me if interested in something like Arcadia.

There is one, maybe two, for sale internally right now.

Good looking out Susie!

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[JilianBlue]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

These last few years, sales have never made it public.

I assumed the OP was looking for year-round/more of a house than a seasonal camp, but they're welcome to message me if interested in something like Arcadia.

There is one, maybe two, for sale internally right now.

Good looking out Susie!

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I'd love to hear more about Arcadia - I haven't heard of it yet. Our place doesn't necessarily have to be year-round. If pricing were the same for year round vs seasonal we'd gravitate toward year-round though. Our search initially started with looking at Maine seasonal camps in lakeside communities and on lakes, but most are too far and too rural. We're south of Boston and would love to be 2.5 hours away or less. We prefer NH and I grew up going to Lake Winnipesaukee with my grandparents so I have a soft spot for the area.

Any community near Winnipesaukee with lake access would be worth considering for us. I wondered if lots of camps sell outside of a realtor - I'm glad to hear that they do because there has been very little hitting the market lately. We were hoping it was just because it is winter but sales over the past 3 years don't show tons of homes changing hands.

[Biggd]

You might take a look at Lake Wicwas or Pemigewasset, both are along RT104 leading to Meredith and very conveniently located off Exit 23.

[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by Biggd

You might take a look at Lake Wicwas or Pemigewasset, both are along RT104 leading to Meredith and very conveniently located off Exit 24.

Really beautiful area.

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Biggd

You might take a look at Lake Wicwas or Pemigewasset, both are along RT104 leading to Meredith and very conveniently located off Exit 24.

That would be Exit 23!😊

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by JilianBlue

I'd love to hear more about Arcadia - I haven't heard of it yet. Our place doesn't necessarily have to be year-round. If pricing were the same for year round vs seasonal we'd gravitate toward year-round though. Our search initially started with looking at Maine seasonal camps in lakeside communities and on lakes, but most are too far and too rural. We're south of Boston and would love to be 2.5 hours away or less. We prefer NH and I grew up going to Lake Winnipesaukee with my grandparents so I have a soft spot for the area.

Any community near Winnipesaukee with lake access would be worth considering for us. I wondered if lots of camps sell outside of a realtor - I'm glad to hear that they do because there has been very little hitting the market lately. We were hoping it was just because it is winter but sales over the past 3 years don't show tons of homes changing hands.

I'll message you.

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[tis]

Osseo and Port Wedeln in Wolfeboro are both communities but the taxes are higher than Moultonborough. Not sure how often houses come up for sale there either. Did you look at condos?

[lagoon]

Originally Posted by JilianBlue

Thank you all. I appreciate the feedback. I've learned a lot. We've decided not to move forward with the property and we're considering Locke Lake now as a quieter alternative.

Different parts of the lake are quiet. We have been there a long time and I have never heard shots at all where we are south west part of the water. The sewage issue is important and an updated septic is required in our area. There are still nice homes that I feel are affordable there off the water, some with lake access.

[Treerider]

The sound of gunshots…..the sound of freedom!!

[Susie Cougar]

Originally Posted by JilianBlue

Thank you all. I appreciate the feedback. I've learned a lot. We've decided not to move forward with the property and we're considering Locke Lake now as a quieter alternative.

Can you update us as to what you decided? Have you bought a home anywhere yet? Are you enjoying this beautiful early summer?

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Can you update us as to what you decided? Have you bought a home anywhere yet? Are you enjoying this beautiful early summer?

It looks like there's been no activity from that account since February, so I'm not sure we'll get an answer.

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