**Update: We are sorry, this fine home has been purchased by a new owner, but we have others!

 Some of the Best Things about 104 Balancing Rock Road in Franconia, NH From The Current Home Owners:

1.     Spectacular views of Mt. Lafayette, Cannon, Mittersill, Cannonballs and Kinsman Ridge inclusive of beautiful sunrise and sunsets. All viewed from the breakfast nook in kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom, patio and outside deck with screen porch. 2.     Outdoor  living  design concept:  the house is situated on the land to maximize a sense of living amongst nature, lots of large, south facing windows in the living spaces allow clear views of trees, meadows, mountains including regular visits from local wildlife; moose , bear, deer and a heron or duck on our small pond from time to time. 3.     Two fireplaces warming house and hearts: first a large Corinthian Granite cooking hearth with wood storage in the kitchen.  The second, a reclaimed Brick and Mortar fireplace in the study completing a book lover's paradise with full wall custom built-ins for books and a desk for computers. [caption id="attachment_2836" align="alignleft" width="300"] First Floor Layout[/caption] 4.     Lots of Wood: Post and Beam construction with vaulted ceilings throughout, accented by warm comforting color on painted walls, tongue and groove wood bead board wainscot and chair rails in many spaces. Pine plank floors in kitchen, dining and study, as well as stairway and the bedrooms are reminiscent of an old world country inn. Stine tiles in all traffic and bathroom areas continue the feel of a woodland fairy tale home. 5.     The main floor is perfectly designed for entertaining and begins with large open front foyer with double closet; leading to a vaulted ceiling living room with views through the kitchen warmed by that Granite Hearth, a breakfast nook to begin each day opens onto a three season screen porch attached to a granite paver patio with fire pit and wrap around deck. And of course a formal dining room open with food pass through and spectacular mountain views. There have been many holiday and social gatherings of family and friends who have shared this space. 6.     A full gym in the basement: start your day with an early morning or late day workout right at home.  Also a finished space made for another bedroom or bunkroom and locked owner's closet with a wall of custom built-ins. [caption id="attachment_2853" align="alignright" width="300"] Master Bathroom[/caption] 7.     Master suite designed to wake up to the gorgeous mountain views overlooking the pasture and pond. Complete with walk-in closet with custom built-ins for everything imaginable, a large double soaking tub in master bath with lots of windows for views of the mountains. A two person shower complete with pebble floors, custom tile and large glass enclosures. 8.     Completely new kitchen with soapstone countertops and sink, lots of cupboard space, a large pantry with slide outs and much of it brightly lit by under counter and over food prep area. Enameled Viking stainless state of the art appliances and a true cook's kitchen design are artfully displayed in whimsical and colorful wall tiles and art glass cabinet doors. 9.     Custom Designed barn complete with Cupola and Weathervane. It has a two bay garage with raised wood flooring and is insulated.  A large bay for a RV's, snowmachines, tractors. The second floor is home to a woodworker's paradise: a complete woodworking shop all tools and machines included an internal vacuum system to keep wood dust down and heated by a woodstove. [caption id="attachment_2854" align="alignleft" width="300"] Separate Garage with Heated Studio/Office[/caption] 10.  A separate heated studio/office over the garage with storage closets for supplies all wiring in place for telephones, computers. Heated separately from the house and air conditioned. Entry under covered breezeway at back door of the house. 11.  Access to an amazing maintained trail system right out your back door with miles of hiking, cross country skiing/snowshoeing, mountain biking. You may bump into a moose from time to time and some trails lead to some beautiful local swimming holes on the Gale River.  Learn more about this listing by clicking here.  For even more information on 104 Balancing Rock, read our recent Q&A with the sellers, or contact a Peabody & Smith agent!