1222 Gov. Meldrim Thomson Scenic Highway
Orford, NH, 03777 $ 655,000
Bedrooms3 Baths3.0 Sq 2,780 Monthly Estimate*
$ 4,086
Listed by Delores Seager, BHHS Verani Belmont, 603-527-1111, delores.seager@verani.com
for $655,000 with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 2,780 square foot home was built in 1790 on a lot size of 7.07.
PRICE IMPROVEMENT. Steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty, this preserved 1790 farmhouse offers a blend of New England charm and thoughtful modern updates. Once home to a New Hampshire governor, the property spans just over 7 private acres with panoramic views of Mt. Moosilauke and Mt. Cube. Enjoy mornings on the covered back deck,explore seasonal gardens, open fields,a stream, or watch for moose and hummingbirds amid the landscape. Inside, original wide pine floors,post-and-beam ceilings, and three working fireplaces, plus a traditional cook stove, honor the home's rich past. Modern comforts include an updated kitchen, a main-floor primary suite with bath, and a vaulted upstairs bedroom with adjacent bath. Recent upgrades, such as a fully insulated dry basement, newer furnace,generator,water filtration system and a standing seam metal roof, ensure year-round efficiency improvements and ease. Located just a mile from the Appalachian Trail and near snowmobiling, skiing, Mt. Cube and the crystal-clear waters of Upper and Lower Baker Ponds, this unique retreat is also a convenient drive to Lebanon and I-93. You are 30 minutes to Dartmouth and 30 minutes to Plymouth. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an active outdoor lifestyle, this mountain retreat invites you to enjoy the best of New Hampshire Living.
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FeaturesInteriorBasement Description Concrete Full Insulated Interior Stairs Walkout
Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan Dining Area Wood Fireplace 3+ Fireplaces Lead/Stain Glass Walk-in Closet Whirlpool Tub 1st Floor Laundry
Basement Yes
Flooring Slate/Stone Wood
Beds 3
Total Rooms 8
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GeneralRoad Frontage Yes
Sewer 1000 Gallon Concrete Leach Field Private Septic
Heating Oil Hot Water Wood Stove
Cooling None
Utilities Cable Available
Roof Metal
Appliances Dishwasher Dryer Refrigerator Washer Wood Cook Stove Electric Stove Electric Water Heater
Garage No
Flood Zone Unknown
Zoning RES
3/4 Baths 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 0
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1790
Electric 100 Amp Service Circuit Breaker(s)
Style Cape
Stories Count 1.5
Construction Status Existing
Type Single Family
Block 0
Accessibility Features 1st Floor Bedroom 1st Floor Full Bathroom 1st Floor Laundry
Auction No
Tax Year 2024
Status Detail 0
Covenants Unknown
Construction Materials Wood Frame Clapboard Exterior
Directions Follow GPS
City Orford
Other Equipment Smoke Detector Wood Stove Standby Generator
Seasonal No
DOM 84
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 235.61
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ExteriorLot Features Beach Access Country Setting Field/Pasture Mountain View Orchards Trail/Near Trail Walking Trails Wooded Near Skiing Near Snowmobile Trails
Exterior Amenities Basketball Court Deck Garden Space Shed Beach Access
Driveway Dirt
Lot Size Area 7.07
Water Source Drilled Well
Parking Features Driveway Parking Spaces 3 - 5
Foundation Below Frost Line Poured Concrete
Lot 93
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByDelores SeagerListing Agent
Bhhs Verani BelmontBroker
delores.seager@verani.comEmail
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.375% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $709,920
Percent of Sale Price 8%
About Orford, NH 1,289 Population
19% Since 2002
$ 74,357 Median Income
47.68 Median Age
28% Households with Children
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 10/27/2025 | $655,000 | -3.39% | Price Down |
| 10/2/2025 | $678,000 | -2.87% | Price Down |
| 9/5/2025 | $698,000 | | Listed Price |