MLS Number 4978173

• Condo
• Bedrooms 2
• Bathroom 2

Exit I-93 into Franconia, you'll sense a slower pace and admire Franconia Notch as it sits boldly to the South looking over the Village and The Dow where people gather for community events. Imagine turn key ease for skiing, hiking & breathing the fresh mountain air! Simply making time in your life to take care of feeding your soul! You'll arrive back to work on Monday refreshed & eager for work week knowing that in a few days you'll repeat it all over again. The Dow, built in 1903, originally served as Franconia's high school until 1958. Between 1963 & 1977 Dow Academy was part of Franconia College, lower campus to that in Forest Hills. Here it housed faculty for the various depts. of college, the sign on each door denotes its past dept. Franconia College was known for its progressive, alternative higher education. Building has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places & converted into condos & townhomes totaling 16 units. Occupied by both primary & vacation home owners-all share the care free and ease of living here, Village living, outdoor recreation that surrounds them including easy access to trails, river, brewery, library, hardware store, ice cream. A 2nd floor unit, 2 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath. Tall coffered ceiling makes for a feeling of larger space with oversized windows allowing for great daylight. Common Laundry and this unit also has a carport for several more years, they are issued by lottery. Addtl.storage unit approx. 6 x 10 behind carport building.

Listed by Elizabeth Horan of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty

MLS Number 4978100

• Condo
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 2

Fantastic Franconia Dow Academy “Carriage House” unit is now available. These units rarely come on the market so this is your opportunity to own one. Imagine arriving and parking in your parking space, entering through the front door, hanging up your coat by the cubby and proceeding down the hall. On your left is a bedroom with closet, next is the full bath then into the open concept area of kitchen, dining and living room. The convenient kitchen has an electric range, dishwasher and refrigerator. Also on this level is the full laundry area with shelving for detergents, etc. On the 2nd level is the large primary bedroom with large walk-in closet, another bedroom and full bath. Amenities for this facility are tennis court and a separate storage space in carport building for sports equipment or other personal items. Not a care in the world, as lawn maintenance and snow removal are included in the fees. Across the street is the Dow Park and playground with soccer fields, Gazebo, and Pavillion where the North Country Chamber Players hold summer concerts. A very convenient location as one is minutes from grocery, hardware stores, coffee shops, hair salon and restaurants. If you enjoy skiing, Cannon is only a few miles away in Franconia Notch as is hiking trails, bike trails and swimming at Echo Lake. What more could one ask? Whether primary usage or 2nd home, just come and go as you wish!

Listed by Anne Foss of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty