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Gilford

The Recreation Center of New Hampshire

Lake Winnipesaukee
Southern Shore
~7,700
Residents
Gunstock
Mountain Resort
Belknap
County
Gilford
School District

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About Gilford

The Recreation Center
of New Hampshire

Gilford sits on the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and has earned its unofficial title as the recreation center of New Hampshire by simply doing everything well. Gunstock Mountain Resort rises into the Belknap range right behind town, a four-season resort with skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, a mountain coaster, zip lines, and camping. The lake is right in front. There is genuinely not much you cannot do here.

The Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion brings world-class concerts to the waterfront each summer, a 9,000-seat outdoor amphitheater named one of USA Today's 10 Best Concert Venues in the country. Ellacoya State Park offers a sandy beach with views across to the Ossipee Mountains. And every resident gets access to the town beach, an 1,800-foot stretch of sand on Lake Winnipesaukee with lifeguards, a snack bar, and a swim raft.

Gilford also has some of the most respected waterfront communities on the lake. Governor's Island is one of the most prestigious addresses on Winnipesaukee. Gunstock Acres sits between the mountain and the lake with over 400 homes, its own private beach, and community docks. Samoset is a well-established waterfront community with docks, moorings, and a private pool.

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Gunstock Mountain Resort

A four-season resort in the Belknap range with skiing, snowboarding, mountain coaster, zip lines, and hiking trails. One of the most complete recreational facilities in the region.

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Bank of NH Pavilion

A 9,000-seat outdoor amphitheater on the lake named one of USA Today's 10 Best Concert Venues. World-class summer concerts in a setting that is hard to beat.

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Town Beach and Ellacoya

Gilford residents enjoy 1,800 feet of private town beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. Ellacoya State Park adds a public sandy beach with sweeping views of the Ossipee Mountains.

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Gilford Schools

Gilford operates its own well-regarded school district, with a dedicated middle and high school that draws strong community involvement and consistently solid academic programs.

Why Buy in Gilford

Lake, Mountain,
Everything in Between

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Prestigious Waterfront Communities

Governor's Island, Gunstock Acres, and Samoset represent some of the most desirable waterfront addresses on Lake Winnipesaukee. Each offers distinct character, from private island estates to association living with full lake amenities.

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Mountain and View Properties

Properties on the Gunstock hillsides offer sweeping views over the lake and surrounding ranges. A strong market for buyers who want the scenery without the direct waterfront cost.

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Year-Round Convenience

Gilford has the services of Laconia nearby and its own strong commercial corridor along Route 11. Schools, shopping, dining, and healthcare are all within easy reach alongside everything the lake and mountain have to offer.

Exploring
Gilford?

From Governor's Island to the hillside neighborhoods above Gunstock, there is real range here. I would be glad to help you understand the market and find the right fit.

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Matthew Costantino

Matthew Costantino

Realtor® · Costantino Real Estate LLC

"Gilford is one of those towns where you quickly realize why so many people end up here. The mountain is right there, the lake is right there, and the community has a real vitality to it year-round. It is easy to see the appeal."

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