456 Governor Wentworth Highway, Tuftonboro, NH 03816

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 5,238 sqft

Property Description

Rare opportunity to own a private 6.5-acre Lake Winnipesaukee Waterfront Compound in highly sought-after quintessential Melvin Village. This unique property offers a blend of classic New England charm, expansive sprawling grounds, and versatile living spaces ideal for a family retreat or investment. This Estate features 3 separate living quarters. The main residence features 3 bedrooms, including a convenient first-floor primary suite, along with multiple living areas designed for comfort and entertaining. A spacious kitchen flows into a traditional dining room, perfect for hosting large gatherings, while a screened porch and brick patio provide stunning lake and mountain views. Additional structures include a 2BD/2BA boathouse set directly on the water, offering an immersive lakeside experience, and a newly renovated 1BD/1BA apartment above the garage with modern finishes—ideal for guests or as a potential income-producing unit. Enjoy 277 feet of water frontage which includes 100 feet of sandy beachfront, beautifully maintained lawns, and a newly rebuilt dock constructed with premium Red Balau wood, accommodating up to three+ boats in the picturesque waters of Melvin Bay—perfect for boating, swimming, and relaxing lakeside. The property provides exceptional privacy in a peaceful, residential setting, where nature and lake life take center stage, yet remains conveniently close to local shops, dining, and recreation. A rare offering with flexibility for multi-generational living, a private compound, or a luxury waterfront investment property.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

May 21, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 26, 2026 at 8:01AM

Listing Office:

Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro : 603-569-3128

Listing Agent:

Christine McCluskey : 603-312-1174 : cmccluskey@maxfieldrealestate.com

MLS ID:

5090218

Interior

• General: Dining AreaWood Fireplace1 FireplaceFurnishedIn-Law/ADUKitchen IslandKitchen/DiningKitchen/FamilyLaundry Hook-upsWalk-in ClosetWindow Treatment
• Appliances: Down Draft CooktopGas CooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveDouble OvenWall OvenRefrigeratorWasherDomestic Water HeaterWater Heater
• Basement: BulkheadConcreteConcrete FloorCrawl SpaceInterior StairsUnfinishedInterior AccessBasement Stairs
• Flooring: Ceramic TileCarpetHardwood
• A/C: OtherWall AC Units
• Heating: OilBaseboardHot WaterMulti ZoneRadiantRadiant FloorBoiler

Exterior

• General: Boat Slip/DockDocksBarnBoat HouseBuildingDeckGarden SpaceGazeboGuest HouseHot TubOther - See RemarksPatioCovered PorchEnclosed PorchScreened PorchPrivate DockStorageBeach Access
• Style: ColonialCottage/Camp
• Parking: Direct EntryHeated GarageDrivewayGarageOff StreetOn-SiteParking Spaces 11 - 20Parking Spaces 6+

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt Shingle
• General: Wood FrameClapboard ExteriorWood SidingConcretePoured ConcreteConcrete Slab

Location

• Road/Access: Public Maintained RoadPublic
• School District: Governor Wentworth Regional
• County: Carroll

Lot

• Driveway: CircularGravelOther
• Zoning: WINNWI
• Waterfront: 277

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable at SiteTelephone at Site
• Water: Drilled WellOn-Site Well ExistsPrivateLake/Pond
• Sewer: Septic