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Hampstead New Hampshire ~ A true gem

November 1, 2009 By Monika McGillicuddy 2 Comments

Hampstead NH~ a gem of a town

Thinking of moving to Hampstead New Hampshire? I often get asked what it’s like to live in Hampstead and my usual response is once you see what we have to offer you’ll fall in love with Hampstead. I hope that this post can help you “see and feel” a little of what I see and feel everyday about living in Hampstead.

Hampstead NH a bustling little community!

I’ve lived in Hampstead since 1972 and watched as the town has grown from a small village to bustling little community.

hampsteadtown Even with all the development and conveniences of a much larger town…shopping, restaurants, function halls, community activities, a lovely town beach and recreation fields, Hampstead still has that special small town feel.

Swimming, recreation fields, town planned activities Hampstead NH has it all!

Hampstead also has town wide tennis courts, two health clubs, a memorial gym, where town events like the men’s basketball league plays and some wonderful walking trails.

hampsteadpride Throughout the year and especially in the summer there are many community wide events. From weekly concerts to a gala July 4th celebration and annual holiday parade, there is something to please everyone. All this plus Hampstead boasts a great Southern NH location and is part of Rockingham County.

Hampstead NH offers more an ideal location!

While our location is certainly ideal, we are also just 30 miles south of Concord, 30 miles southwest of Portsmouth, and Boston is just an hour south of us.

Hampstead traditionally has enjoyed a strong resale value, even in a buyers market and is known as a desirable town due in part to it’s proximity to the border of Massachusetts thus creating an ideal commuter location.

It really couldn’t get any better than Hampstead where a quick 30 minute ride east will find you enjoying a fine ocean beach where you can create wonderful sand castles and enjoy the picture-perfect coastline of New Hampshire.
Travel an hour north and you can be skiing and exploring our beautiful and majestic White Mountains. Outdoor activities like camping and golfing to please even the most discriminating golfer are all within a few miles of Hampstead.

Hampstead NH offers more than a community…It’s a lifestyle!

Our town motto is ‘Please slow down and enjoy our town.’ When you come for your visit I’m sure you’ll understand why. I think you’ll find our state nearly picture perfect with a quality of life that invokes all the feelings of yesteryear yet with all the amenities a busy lifestyle demands. This is a perfect time to buy in Hampstead as we have a wide selection of homes available in all prices ranges

Come visit Hampstead NH and stay a while!

I hope I’ve been able to describe Hampstead, to make it come alive for you and show you why your next home should be in Hampstead.

This video taken at the Hampstead town beach a few years ago.

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Video taken on Oct 16 2009 while driving along Main Street in Hampstead NH

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Jay and Monika McGillicuddy

Prudential Verani Realty

2 Main Street Hampstead NH

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603-434-2377 office

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REO spotlight- Salem NH 9 room home

April 4, 2009 By Monika McGillicuddy Leave a Comment

This home has sold.

Reduced to $191,900

Salem NH Bank owned home.

Just listed REO (Bank owned) home boasting 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 1900 sq ft +/-, hardwood floors, skylight, large deck off kitchen,one car garage under.

Cape style home built in 1954 and upgraded over the years. 2.5 baths, storage galore.

This is a spacious home that appears to be in good condition and has both town water and town sewerage system.

Listed at $199,900 This home has been reduced to $191,900

Call Jay or Monika McGillicuddy, Prudential Verani Realty for more details or to set up a showing at 603-548-7685

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Hampstead NH Holiday Parade 2008

December 19, 2008 By Monika McGillicuddy 4 Comments

Sorry this is so late but we still don’t have power eight days after the Ice Storm hit us. I don’t understand how come and why in this day and age it could take so long to restore power!

On Sunday December 14^thThe 2008 Hampstead NH town Christmas parade went off without a hitch and considering that the majority of the town residents were still without power I was surprised and pleased to see the parade. It has ended up being the only bright spot in a long cold miserable weather related week.

Usually the street along the parade route is lined with people this year however the crowds were small but the spirit was huge. It was also Chief Chip Hastings last parade as fire chief since he is retiring in January.

Where I stood near the center of town near my office the small crowd was vocal and very appreciative. Many who stood in the cold waiting for the parade had no power or heat at home but like myself enjoyed the short holiday respite. After three days without power (at that point) I know I enjoyed the break.

Happy retirement Chief Chip and Happy Holidays to all…may the power soon be restored to all!

NH Real Estate Professionals Jay and Monika McGillicuddy

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Taylor Sawmill Derry New Hampshire

July 17, 2008 By Monika McGillicuddy 4 Comments

Have you ever walked or driven by something on a regular basis and never really see it? It’s part of the landscape you take for granted, always there but you never stop to look or explore.
Taylor Sawmill is like that for me. I’ve often admired it as I drove by on my way to somewhere important, always too rushed to stop and really take it in. Today was different, not that I had more time but something compelled me to stop and get out of my car and walk around the Mill. I was surprised to discover it’s rich history and the fact that it is a working sawmill and open to the public. The sawmill over looks Ballard Pond and is part of the 71 acre Ballard State Forest all donated to the state of New Hampshire by the owner, Mr Ballard, who owned the sawmill, a farm house and the 71 acres of forest back in 1953. Next time your driving along Island Pond Road in Derry stop at Taylor Sawmill, there is parking across the street and walk around…you’ll be glad you did. We haven’t tried yet but kayaking or canoing on Ballard Pond must be pretty neat.

Enjoy my video and virtual tour of Taylor Mill and Ballard Pond.

Taylor Sawmill historic site-Derry NH from monika mcgillicuddy on Vimeo.