2 Croydon Brook Road, Newport, NH 03773

$2,500,000 Asking Price

8 beds
8 baths
14,342  sqft
Built in 1880

This listing courtesy of:
Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty, Andrew Peterson

Set on over 100 acres of protective field and forest land is one of New Hampshire's most elegant and historic estates remodeled in the late 1800's by Austin Corbin, a dynamic self-made millionaire who was known as the "Father of the Banking Industry" and founder of the nearby 25,000 acre Corbin Park hunting preserve and Blue Mountain Forest. Offering views of Mt. Sunapee and distant hills, flanked by the Sugar River and accessed by a covered bridge, the hilltop residence offers exquisite living space including a 51 foot great room gallery with gilded ceiling, exotic walnut and mahogany detailing and massive fireplace hearth, ornate mahogany bar with curved gilded paper ceiling, elegant paneled reception hall with fireplace and sitting room, modern kitchen with wet-bar pantry, large master suite with delightful sleeping porch, recently installed elevator, central air conditioning and three-car attached garage. Property also includes four bedroom guest house, to be sold subject to life tenancy agreement to caretaker. Several additional outbuildings include gentlemen's library, heated workshop and a wonderful 40 x 45 barn/guest house with vehicle storage. Showings by appointment only-Proof of funds required. A magnificent personal domain!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Fireplaces - 3+,Hearth,In-Law/Accessory Dwelling,In-Law Suite,Laundry Hook-ups,Lead/Stain Glass,Primary BR w/ BA,Natural Light,Security,Vaulted Ceiling,Walk-in Closet,Walk-in Pantry,Wet Bar,Laundry - 2nd Floor
Appliances:
Cooktop - Gas,Dishwasher,Dryer,Range Hood,Microwave,Mini Fridge,Oven - Wall,Refrigerator,Washer,Stove - Gas,Water Heater - Off Boiler,Water Heater - Tank,Water Heater
Basement:
Concrete,Concrete Floor,Full,Stairs - Interior,Storage Space,Unfinished
Flooring:
Carpet,Hardwood,Other,Tile,Wood
A/C:
Central AC
Heating:
Baseboard,Hot Water,Multi Zone, Oil
Disability Feature:
1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr,Kitchen w/5 Ft. Diameter,Multi-Level Bus w/Elevatr,Multi-Level w/Lift

Exterior

General:
Barn,Garden Space,Guest House,Natural Shade,Porch - Covered,Porch - Screened,Shed,Storage,Handicap Modified
Parking:
Auto Open,Direct Entry,Heated Garage,On-Site,Parking Spaces 11 - 20,Attached

Construction

Roofing:
Other,Slate
General:
3, Concrete,Other,Poured Concrete

Location

Road/Access:
Gravel,Paved,Public
School District:
Newport Sch Dst SAU #58
County:
NH-Sullivan

Lot

Driveway:
Gravel,Paved
Zoning:
Residential
Restrictions:
Other - See Remarks

Utilities

Utilities:
Gas - LP/Bottle
Sewer:
Concrete,Leach Field,On-Site Septic Exists,Other,Septic

This listing courtesy of:
Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty, Andrew Peterson

About Newport, NH

Housing

Number of Units
3,720
Median Home Value
$173,701
Median Rent
$946

28.50% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.99% are vacant.

Commute

Car
86.28%
Public Transportation
0.35%
Walk to Work
1.16%
Work from Home
10.46%
Other
1.76%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
7,980
Median Age
41.30
Median Household Size
2.76

Education

High School
37.89%
Associate’s Degree
9.69%
Bachelor’s Degree
19.87%
Graduate Degree
8.95%

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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