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40
Photos
3
beds
1
bath
2,058
sqft
Built in
1930
Step into the historic residence and studio of nationally renowned enamellist and painter Karl Drerup. Recognized as a New Hampshire Living Treasure, Drerup was celebrated for his exquisite studies of the natural world rendered in enamel, and was founder of the Fine Arts Department at Plymouth University, leaving a lasting legacy. This unique property embodies the aesthetic vision of Drerup and his wife, Gertrude Lifmann Drerup, a linguist and homemaker. Their home was a gathering place for a diverse circle of friends, art students, and luminaries from various fields. Notable guests included potters Gerry Williams, Vivica & Otto Hino, cabinet maker Alex de la Cruz whose work is on show in various built-ins in the home, and furniture maker Walker Weed. International figures like Rollo May, Robert Magidaoff, Mies van der Rohe, George Wald, Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda also visited, drawn by the Drerups' hospitality and Karl's captivating works. The property consists of three lots inclusive of the 3 bed/1bath meticulously maintained home, studio, and garage, along with a prime buildable lot on the western side of Route 175. *Property has a 1000 gal 2 bedroom septic as installed about 1986. The grounds are as awe-inspiring as it's history, offering mature and edible landscaping, walking paths and reflection spaces. Experience the genuine sense of home and closeness to nature that inspired so many creative minds and own a piece of artistic and cultural history.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Dining Area,Security,Soaking Tub
- Appliances:
- Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Water Heater - Electric
- Basement:
- Bulkhead,Concrete Floor,Exterior Access
- Flooring:
- Vinyl,Wood
- A/C:
- None
- Heating:
- Hot Air,Stove - Wood, Oil,Wood
Exterior
- General:
- Garden Space,Outbuilding,Porch - Covered,Porch - Screened,Storage
- Parking:
- Driveway,Garage,Off Street,Unpaved
Construction
- Roofing:
- Standing Seam
- General:
- 2, Stone
Location
- Road/Access:
- Paved,Public
- School District:
- Pemi-Baker Regional
- County:
- NH-Grafton
Lot
- Driveway:
- Gravel
- Zoning:
- Residential
Utilities
- Utilities:
- Phone,Cable - Available
- Sewer:
- Septic
This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH, Sara Holland
Monthly Payment
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Your BAH amount is for the military housing area.
Loan term (number of years)
Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Thornton, NH
Housing
- Number of Units
- 1,920
- Median Home Value
- $247,737
- Median Rent
- $1,066
18.31% of housing units are renter occupied.
36.78% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
81.45%
- Public Transportation
-
0.00%
- Walk to Work
-
0.59%
- Work from Home
-
16.42%
- Other
-
1.51%
The median travel time to work is 23 minutes.
People
- Population
- 2,761
- Median Age
- 44.90
- Median Household Size
- 2.50
Education
- High School
-
29.98%
- Associate’s Degree
-
9.68%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
22.28%
- Graduate Degree
-
13.60%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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