Squam (On Golden Pond)
Squam Lake (The On Golden Pond Lake ) is a lake located in central New Hampshire, USA, south of the White Mountains, straddling the borders of Grafton, Carroll, and Belknap Counties. The largest town on the lake is Holderness. The lake is located northwest of much larger Lake Winnipesaukee. It drains via a short natural channel into Little Squam Lake, and then through a dam at the head of the short Squam River into the Pemigewasset at Ashland. Covering 6,791 acres (27.5 km²)[1], Squam is the second-largest lake located entirely in New Hampshire. Squam Lake was originally called Keeseenunknipee, which meant "the goose lake in the highlands". The white settlers that followed shortened the name to Casumpa, Kusumpy and/or Kesumpe around 1779. In the early 1800s, the lake was given another Abenaki name, Asquam, which means "water". Finally, in the early 1900s, Asquam was shortened to its present version, Squam. The 1981 film On Golden Pond was filmed on Squam Lake. There are two tour boat outfits on the lake, both based in Holderness, that will show visitors where all the filming locations are situated.
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238 Route 3 Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $9,000,000
Set amid tall pines on 24. 29 acres, this classic, year-round lodge was constructed in 1928 for Mrs. George Schrafft with only two subsequent owners; William & żBabeż Paley (CBS Broadcasting) and Dartmouth College. The eleven bedroom home has a family room with walk-in stone fireplace, four season porch overlooking Squam Lake, breakfast room with stone floor that opens to a stone patio, beamed ceilings, paneled walls, numerous fireplaces and lead-paned casement windows. A two-bay boat house with finished room and half bath above is centrally located on the 675' of shoreline. MLS #: 4013027 [View Property] |
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30 Laurence Road Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $4,300,000
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in over one hundred years we are offering, to only the most discerning buyers, The L. J. Webster Estate. Set in the historical town of Holderness, NH this outstanding shingle style home, architecturally designed by the Boston firm of Wales and Holt, represents the true meaning of historical luxury. Set on over 20 magnificent acres of pristine pastures, woodlands & 200' of unspoiled Squam waterfront with views out to the conservation lands of Red Hill this home is a true piece of luxury. Glorious scenes surround this most grand & comfortable countryside home. The property is bounded by significantly large parcels of conservation land to offer true peace & serenity. Every room in this home is a true treasure. Starting at the classic columned expansive porches you enter a world of true historical comfort in all of its grand living areas. Every room has lovely views over the sweeping lawns to the "Golden Pond" known as Squam Lake. MLS #: 4009995 [View Property] |
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Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $3,999,999
View the new summer video! Lodge style new construction home on Squam Lake. Surrounded by 280 degrees and 696 ft. of waterfront. This rare waterfront property some of the most spectacular views on Squam. L-shaped dock, T shaped dock and 2 stall boathouse. The winding stone walkways lead to cobblestone terraces outside the 1st floor rooms. Built to perfection by K-Mac Home Builders, Inc. Sunrises and sunsets. Water views on three sides of the home. The exterior of the home has cedar shakes that blend in beautifully with the landscape. The interior features 100 yr. old growth, reclaimed Heart pine floors, fir wainscoting and many fir built-ins, 3 magnificent field stone fireplaces that have to be seen to be appreciated, and a "Barn Room/Great Room" and Billiards Room, both made from the wood from 3 magnificent old barns. Stunning Master Suite with fir pocket doors. Dining Room with Colonial Fireplace opens to custom Kitchen for elegant entertaining. Adirondack style at its best! Virtual tour MLS #: 2795725 [View Property] |
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69 Kesumpe Road Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $2,495,000
Exquisite Big Squam home built by a craftsman with a discerning eye. Custom made tiles, windows, cabinets & stair railings all to perfection. Hand planed hickory floors. Custom lighting fixtures throughout. A gourmet kitchen with cabinetry imported from England. Master bedrooom with fireplace and private deck. Screened porch and outside decks all with ironwood flooring. It can all be yours including a spectacular open water view. Virtual tour MLS #: 2833436 [View Property] |
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Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $2,200,000
Situated on the western part of Big Squam on a South facing shore where sunrises and sunsets are an everyday pleasure. Summer night hours are nearly always punctuated by calling loons. The forest is very beautiful and contains many large trees. There has been no logging on the property in the known past. The spacious home with guest quarters sits right at the waters edge. Property is subdividable. Virtual tour MLS #: 2735047 [View Property] |
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Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $1,700,000
RARE BUILDABLE LOT ON BIG SQUAM - With 420 ft of shorefront, 3. 46 forested acres never touched or spoiled and 625 ft of gravel road frontage. Add to that the recent State and Town approvals for a 5BR home along with driveway access approval and you have a coveted "turn key" lot. Virtual tour MLS #: 2830810 [View Property] |
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74 Mt. Ivy Lane Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $1,495,000
Fantastic Squam offering! The only thing this property needs is you! Easy, level access to public roads. Interior completely refurbished in early 2000s with many extra features in kitchen and baths. Virtual tour MLS #: 2833372 [View Property] |
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14 Garland St. Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $999,000
A rare boathouse 18x30 accents this 3BR, 3Bath Year round home with Mountain views on Little Squam Lake. This Squam Lake property has 100 ft. of waterfront with a sandy swimming area and a one car garage that could be made into a work shop. Bottom floor has separate kitchen and bedroom for guest to stay. Come to Squam, where memories are made! Virtual tour MLS #: 2831830 [View Property] |
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48 Kesumpe Rd. Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $849,000
Facing south with 115' shorefront on Big Squam with privacy and nice yard for play. Sandy beach, 1. 1 acres, 2 car garage and a quality year round home. Come and see! Virtual tour MLS #: 2812793 [View Property] |
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4 Sunset Lane Holderness NH
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Listing Price: $825,000
This home is perfect in every way. Done to perfection with perennial gardens, lake and mountain views, your own lakefront and dock and that's before you see the home. Fabulous entryway with custom wood in the whole home. Open concept gourmet kitchen with living room & dining room overlooking the lake. Two bedrooms, very large bath, sauna and laundry area with a newly done room overlooking the lake for overflow company, sewing room, exercise room, etc. Radiant heat, a storage shed and for at least six months of the year privacy. Great neighbors, great low tax town. This home has it all. Virtual tour MLS #: 2823593 [View Property] |













