Gilford’s new red “barn”

[fatlazyless]

This very large barn rental storage business, located on a hillside just above Route Eleven, has excellent visibility as seen from cars driving along that busy local road.

If the owner wants to do it, it could become an impressive local Christmas display of a great big barn, all lighted up with Christmas lights, come Christmas time. So, Merry Christmas from the Gilford storage barn?

[8gv]

That's a great idea!

[camp guy]

Right about now I'd settle for "Happy 4th of July"

[Weekend Pundit]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

This very large barn rental storage business, located on a hillside just above Route Eleven, has excellent visibility as seen from cars driving along that busy local road.

If the owner wants to do it, it could become an impressive local Christmas display of a great big barn, all lighted up with Christmas lights, come Christmas time. So, Merry Christmas from the Gilford storage barn?

Oh, I like that idea! That would be great!

[Slickcraft]

As I have not see the rear of the barn, it is not clear to me how one gets access to storage. So I asked about a small sports car and got this response.

Our facility is an indoor facility, so unfortunately we cannot accommodate your request for a car. However, we would be happy to assist in storing other personal belongings if need be.

OK, so furniture? but you can't get your pickup truck near your storage area?

Alan

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

As I have not see the rear of the barn, it is not clear to me how one gets access to storage. So I asked about a small sports car and got this response.



OK, so furniture? but you can't get your pickup truck near your storage area?

Alan

I am in the storage business (I own 2 facilities on the seacoast). I simply can't understand their model. It somehow works for Bluebird, although these are in much more populated areas. All of our units are drive up, exterior access. I get calls every week from potential clients who hate the inside model (ramps, elevators, stairs, etc).

I don't see a big need for solely indoor storage in the Gilford area, but clearly their feasibility study must say otherwise.

If you want to store the car in Dover, I have you covered!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

I am in the storage business (I own 2 facilities on the seacoast). I simply can't understand their model. It somehow works for Bluebird, although these are in much more populated areas. All of our units are drive up, exterior access. I get calls every week from potential clients who hate the inside model (ramps, elevators, stairs, etc).

I don't see a big need for solely indoor storage in the Gilford area, but clearly their feasibility study must say otherwise.

If you want to store the car in Dover, I have you covered!

" insert shameless plug here" not only do you have their needs covered but also their vehicles covered as well...very clever!
Bluebird built a huge facility in beautiful downtown Epping, and apparently did so well they built a second facility right next door!

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[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

" insert shameless plug here" not only do you have their needs covered but also their vehicles covered as well...very clever!
Bluebird built a huge facility in beautiful downtown Epping, and apparently did so well they built a second facility right next door!

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Still shocked by that one. There is one going in right up the street from us in Dover as well.

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

As I have not see the rear of the barn, it is not clear to me how one gets access to storage. So I asked about a small sports car and got this response.
OK, so furniture? but you can't get your pickup truck near your storage area?

Alan

Would it also have something to do with flammables like gasoline in the car stored indoors? There could be a fire department regulation against that.

[Descant]

People I know who store boats and RV's don't seem to have an issue with gas in the tanks, or propane for stove and fridge..

[Weekend Pundit]

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

As I have not see the rear of the barn, it is not clear to me how one gets access to storage. So I asked about a small sports car and got this response.

OK, so furniture? but you can't get your pickup truck near your storage area?

Alan

There are two main entrances, one in the front and one in the back (on the second level). There is a freight elevator (or two) to move your stuff from one floor to another. There are also a couple of stairways.

I believe this storage building is climate controlled, so it isn't like 90% of the other storage facilities in the area. Not everyone wants/needs climate controlled storage.

If this new facility is anything like others like this there will be flatbed carts available to move stuff from your pickup to your storage unit.

[map]

You think that’s ugly, we have to look at the Lookout condos being built every day in the Weirs pulling out of Hilliard.

[TiltonBB]

So many nice looking buildings that fit in with the area could have been built on the Lookout property. I don't understand the mentality of building something that looks like Chicken coops. I can't imagine that the appearance of the buildings has helped sales at all.

[John Mercier]

I would have to ask Tim, the project manager; but I believe they are sold before they are even completed.

The design comes from requirements of the City on the lot; and expressing the identity of the Weirs.

[fatlazyless]

www.lookoutnh.com has a totally excellent 3:30-minute video, shot from a drone high up in the sky, that really shows Lake Winnipesaukee from this Weirs Beach hill top area and is a Look Out N.H. construction progression going from December 2021 to July 2023.

Green grass lawns, shrubs, and trees will be happening that will green up the homes and make it all look very grass green, trim and residential.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

So many nice looking buildings that fit in with the area could have been built on the Lookout property. I don't understand the mentality of building something that looks like Chicken coops. I can't imagine that the appearance of the buildings has helped sales at all.

I've noticed a lot of the newer homes are going with that contemporary styling. I think it reflects the European buyers of today. They have a lot of money and are ready to spend it.
It's not to my liking but Boomers aren't the big-time buyers in the Lakes Region that they once were.

[tis]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I've noticed a lot of the newer homes are going with that contemporary styling. I think it reflects the European buyers of today. They have a lot of money and are ready to spend it.
It's not to my liking but Boomers aren't the big-time buyers in the Lakes Region that they once were.

I totally agree. I don't love the style either.

[John Mercier]

No.
It has to do with the way that we have presented the area over time.

Some buyers refer to ''Adirondack'', which is really NH ''Camp-style'' or technically a natural material Craftsman.

Some buyers refer to ''Nantucket/Martha's Vineyard", which is really ''Cottage-style" - white trim with shakes being the favored. Many times this also has added elements of either colonial, cottage, or craftsman (mine is colonial).

For developments/condos, the developer is beginning to ask what does the area represent so that we can match the style.

The Weirs is most famous for Bike Week. The developers want something more upscale - so Bike Week leads to discussions about Daytona; and that leads to Miami.
Miami is upscale and still considered a ''party city'' near water.

But Laconia has limits within the planning requirements... so this was a take on the Miami-style that will be Laconia's upscale signature. It might be done better by other developers on other lots... but this is the direction.

We have a couple of cottages that are being designed European-style, but for those I have lots of stone siding, arched windows, and stone patios rather than decks. These tend not to be lake front.