Situated just outside Gilmanton's historic district on almost 5 acres, this distinct 1793 beauty is a true American Relic. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 modern bathrooms and an expansive entertainers kitchen, this two-century-old colonial is teeming with original period features and efficient modern upgrades. Grand yet extremely cozy, this home boasts a myriad of spots to savor a cup of coffee or a favorite book on a cold morning! Enjoy the comforts of radiant in-floor heat & wood stove in the kitchen, as well as 3 other working fireplaces upstairs or down! Unique period highlights include a captain's staircase, exquisite raised paneling, wide pine floors, exposed beams, Indian Shutters, restored 12 over 12 and 12 over 8 Victorian glass windows and carefully maintained plaster walls and ceilings. Graduated reveal clapboards along every exterior side have been maintained over the years and the chimneys rebuilt and lined. Solar hot water and synthetic slate roof maximize home efficiency while maintaining character. This spacious family home is moments from the town beach, 20 minutes from the lakes, and 30 minutes from Concord or the mountains. Complete with multiple in-home office spaces, auto whole house generator, outdoor patio, barn and 3 season porch, this is the perfect spot to settle in for Fall in New England. Showings begin Thursday September 12th. Open House Sat. 9/14 11-1 PM and Sunday 9/15 12-2 PM.