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Land with Home for Sale in Jaffrey, New Hampshire

186 Gilson Rd, Jaffrey, NH 03452

$1,135,000
2.2 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $7,603/mo

A rare opportunity to own a piece of Jaffrey history! Built in 1896 and lovingly held by the same family ever since, this rustic cabin on the shore of Thorndike Pond is being offered for sale for the first time in its history. Set on 2.2 wooded acres with approximately 300 feet of pond frontage, the property enjoys a wonderfully private setting with majestic Mount Monadnock rising behind the property. The charming cabin retains the character and simplicity of an old New Hampshire camp, offering a kitchen, living room with fireplace, two first-floor bedrooms, 3/4 bath, and a second-level sleeping loft with balcony. The cabin is set back from the waterfront, providing a peaceful wooded setting while still offering easy access to your own private shoreline. The relatively level land and town-maintained road make the property readily accessible while preserving a sense of privacy and seclusion. Thorndike Pond is a quiet, pristine pond enjoyed by canoe and kayak enthusiasts, with a sandy beach and an area suitable for launching a small boat. Spend summer days swimming, paddling, fishing, or simply relaxing along your own 300 feet of shoreline while enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Nearby Monadnock State Park offers miles of hiking trails and year-round recreational opportunities. Whether you are looking for a nostalgic New Hampshire getaway, a private waterfront retreat, or a unique property with future potential, this property offers something truly special. The existing cabin provides an opportunity to enjoy the property as it is while considering the potential to build a new residence and create your own waterfront retreat. A rare combination of history, privacy, acreage, mountain scenery, and waterfront on one of Jaffrey's beautiful ponds.

1,009
Sq feet
2
Beds
1
3/4 bath
1896
Built

Location

Street address
186 Gilson Rd
Zip code
03452
School district
Jaffrey-Rindge Coop SCH Dst
Elevation
1,167 feet
Coordinates
42.8522, -72.0586

Directions

From Main St in Jaffrey Center take Thorndike Pond Rd, then turn left on Gilson Rd, turn into driveway on the right #186

Property details

Acreage
2.2 acres
Zoning
R1
MLS #
NNEREN 5110256
Posted

Property taxes

2025
$21,650

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential

Lot

Waterfront
Yes
Features
Country Setting, Level, Mountain View, Rural, View, Walking Trails, Wooded

Exterior

Pool
Porch
Features
Covered Porch, Natural Shade, Shed

Structure

Style
Cottage
Stories
2
Heating
Floor Furnace
Materials
Post and Beam, Wood Exterior, Wood Frame
Roof
Shingle

Interior

Room Count
5
Rooms
Bathroom, Bedroom x 2, Kitchen
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood
Appliances
Electric Stove, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
Features
1 Fireplace, Wood Fireplace

Nearby schools

NameTypeDistrict
Jaffrey Grade SchoolElementaryJaffrey-Rindge Coop SCH Dst
Jaffrey-Rindge Middle SchoolMiddleJaffrey-Rindge Coop SCH Dst
Conant High SchoolHighJaffrey-Rindge Coop SCH Dst

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Sept 17, 2026New listing$1,135,000—NNEREN
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This 2.2-acre property is located at 186 Gilson Rd in Jaffrey, NH 03452. The property is available for sale, priced at $1,135,000. It has a 1,009 square foot 2-bedroom, 1-bath house built in 1896.

Listed by The Mollers, (603) 525-4211

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