BEDS6
BATHS5 full
SQUARE FEET4,864
MLS#5061096
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SCHOOLContoocook Valley SD SAU #1
Listing Courtesy of:
Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty
Agency Phone: 603-924-3321
Associate Name: Andrew Peterson
Property Description
Welcome to 477 East Mountain Road - Peterborough's Crown Jewel! Perched on prestigious East Mountain Road, the magnificent 'Knights Hill estate?once the historic home of conservationist and benefactor Josie Kane?has been meticulously restored to its former grandeur while enhanced with modern luxuries. Encompassing 6/7 bedrooms, 5 baths, and approximately 5,000 square feet of sophisticated living space, the residence is surrounded by hundreds of acres of meadows, woodlands, and includes conserved land, ensuring unrivaled privacy and sweeping ridge views across the Monadnock region. A long, scenic private drive leads to a stately courtyard and guest cottage. Through a grand mahogany doorway, the soaring great room impresses with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and a commanding stucco fireplace. The chef's kitchen with granite island and octagonal breakfast alcove serves as the heart of the home, while the owner's wing offers dual elegant baths and a refined private retreat. Guests are graciously accommodated in a standalone cottage or in the carriage house apartment with its own kitchen, bath, and private entry?perfect for in-laws, staff, or extended stays. Outdoor living features expansive bluestone terraces, manicured gardens, and open columned porches framing some of New England's finest mountain views. Just minutes from downtown Peterborough and within easy reach of Boston, this extraordinary estate is a rare legacy offering that combines history, seclusion, and timel
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Concrete Floor, Partially Finished, Interior Access
Cooling: Wall AC Units
Garage: 5
Heating: Oil, Hot Water, Radiant, Steam
Home Style: Adirondack, Antique, Arts and Crafts
Lot Size: 70.15 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle, Wood Shingle
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $29,211
Year Built: 1890
Amenities
Ceiling Fan
Wood Fireplace
2 Fireplaces
Furnished
Hearth
In-Law/ADU
In-Law Suite
Kitchen Island
Laundry Hook-ups
Primary BR w/ BA
Natural Light
Natural Woodwork
Vaulted Ceiling
Walk-in Closet
Walk-in Pantry
1st Floor Laundry
Basement Laundry
Deck
Garden Space
Guest House
Outbuilding
Patio
Covered Porch
Storage
Window Screens
Feature Descriptions
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Freezer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tank Water Heater
Baths 3/4: 2
Baths Full: 3
Construction: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
Construction Status: Existing
Days on Site: 275
Driveway: Circular, Gated, Gravel
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
Equipment: Air Conditioner, Window AC, Smoke Detector, Hardwired Smoke Detector, Standby Generator
Exterior: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
Flood Zone: No
Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
Foundation: Concrete, Granite
Lot: Agricultural, Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Open, Recreational, Rolling, Secluded, Slight, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Mountain, Near Paths, Rural
Number of Rooms: 16
Parking: Auto Open, Direct Entry, Finished, Heated Garage, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Unpaved, Visitor
Road Frontage: 420
Roads: Paved, Public
Sewer: Concrete, Leach Field, Private
Sq. Ft. Above Grade Finished: 4864
Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 4864
Total Stories: 2
Water: Drilled Well
Zoning: R
Room Sizes
Great Room: 22x40 FP Level - 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 29x21 Level - 1
Sunroom: 10.8x10.8 Level - 1
Primary BR Suite: 19x24 Level - 1
Bedroom: 10.4x11.10 Level - 1
Bedroom: 14.4x15.9 Level - 1
Nursery: 10.2x8.6 Level - 1
Family Room: 18.8x24.7 FP Level - Basement
Bedroom: 14.6x15.5 Level - Basement
Sunroom: 10.4x8.6 Level - Basement
Bedroom: 13x11.7 Guest Unit Level - Basement
Kitchen: 10.6x15.7 Guest unit Level - Basement
Den: 13x11 Guest Unit Level - Basement
Local Schools
High School: Contoocook Valley Regional Hig
Middle School: South Meadow School
Elementary School: Peterborough Elem School
School District: Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty
Agent Name: Andrew Peterson
Agency Phone: 603-924-3321
Shown By
Agency Title: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group
Agency Phone: 800-741-1540
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$ 7,456.13 per month $4,440.01 Principal & Interest $2,434.25 Property Tax $581.88 Homeowner's Insurance
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477 E Mountain Road | MLS# 5061096
This single family home located at 477 E Mountain Road, Peterborough, NH 03458 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,995,000. This property was built in 1890 and has 6 bedrooms and 5 full baths with 4864 sq. ft. E Mountain Road is located within the Contoocook Valley SD SAU #1 school district. Search Peterborough real estate on www.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.