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New Castle, the state's smallest town, is comprised of one large island and several smaller islands, and located on the tip of the New Hampshire Seacoast. This residential community is known for its beautiful homes, oceanfront parks, Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa and Wentworth by the Sea Marina. Homes in New Castle range from antique colonials to sweeping estates with bold ocean views…
A Wentworth By The Sea Community of wonderful Royal Barry Wills inspired homes, this pristine 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home features 1st fl master suite, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout, formal dining, eat in kitchen w window seat, large Trex deck off both the dining and living rooms, privacy, sea breezes, gorgeous slate walk ways to front and back, impeccable landscaping, full, dry& clean basement with high ceilings, a beautiful home. Association offers pool and tennis courts, ROW to beach. Joy to show!
The Wentworth at its very best. Privately sited contemporary Cape on very large ¿ acre lot. Minutes to the Wentworth Marina and Country Club with the advantage of enjoying dining and recreation amenities offered by the famed Wentworth-by-the Sea resort hotel. Association amenities include a pool, tennis and use of the association club house for indoor recreation and entertaining. Modest association fee includes landscaping and snow removal. New premier one hundred thousand dollar state-of ¿the -art kitchen. Private guest/au pair quarters with separate entrance and ensuite bath. Large open concept living integrating kitchen with family room and dining room with kitchen, cathedral ceilings together with multiple living room french doors leading to expansive deck with panoramic views Commodious master suite with walk in closets and en suite designer bath including shower and Jacuzzi tub. Central air throughout including finished basement area with its own full bath. A true masterpiece.
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED HOME WITH OPEN CONCEPT AND VAULTED CEILINGS. ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED CONSERVATORY. UPDATED KITCHEN, GRANITE, CHERRY CABINETS, WINE COOLER, WET BAR. LOWER LEVEL WITH GYM AND STEAM SHOWER, MEDIA ROOM, AND LARGE OFFICE. OVERSIZED LOT OFFERS UTMOST PRIVACY, LARGE DECK, TWO BLUE STONE PATIOS AND HOT TUB. TENNIS AND POOL.
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…A short drive through New Castle offers some of the area’s most beautiful coastal vistas. The historic Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa is New Hampshire’s only grand hotel by the sea. A favorite destination for socialites, film stars, and presidents, the property blends the best of the past with contemporary elegance and amenities. The property features exceptional dining facilities and most of the rooms and suites have water views.
New Castle houses Fort Constitution and Fort Stark, historic sites that are free and open to the public. Fort Constitution, located at the U.S. Coast Guard Station, offers a self-guided walking trail for visitors. The town’s crown jewel is Great Island Common, a 31-acre oceanfront park with wonderful views of the harbor lighthouses.
The Portsmouth Yacht Club , founded in New Castle in 1898, has a clubhouse on the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth Harbor. The Kittery Point Yacht Club is also located on the the Piscataqua River with its clubhouse opposite Seavey Island, home of the historic Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Ships from all over the world pass before these clubs, vying with local lobster and fishing boats during the week and recreational boats on weekends.
Population:
1,032
Source: 2008 Census
Schools (SAU 50):
Elementary
» Maude H. Trefethen School
Middle
» Rye Junior High School
High
» Portsmouth High School
2009 Property Tax Rate:
$4.97 per $1,000 in local valuation (assessed value)
Source: NH Department of Revenue Administration
Equalization Ratio: 93.4%
Source:
2009 Real Estate Statistics:
Number of Homes Sold: 8
Average Home Sales Price: $743,825
Source: NNEREN