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Rice Mountain Estate is located on 355.72± contiguous acres encompassing the top of Rice Mountain, with numerous streams, ponds, fields and woodlands in Walpole, New Hampshire. Outstanding mountain views abound.  Lush and magnificently designed gardens, a peaceful grotto, contemplative spaces, and handcrafted stonewalls are a few of the outstanding landscape features.

The main residence is an impressive blend of history and superlative contemporary craftsmanship. It is comprised of five elements and the entire complex encompasses 10,275 square feet. The 18th century Cape-style Dudley Freidman House is anchored by a massive six flue, center-chimney with fireplaces in the living room, den and bedroom. The kitchen, with a fireplace, is adjacent to a comfortable dining area and the living room, which is open to the beamed ceiling and balcony. The den offers a powder room that is uniquely enclosed within a void in the chimney. Upstairs is the oak paneled master bedroom. The Norman Tower serves as a transition between the DFH and the Peak House and it contains his-and-her dressing rooms with a full bath adjacent to the master bedroom, and an interior Gallery on the third level. The Peak House, named for its steep pitched roof, is post and beam craftsmanship at its finest, evident from the impressive banquet hall with adjacent living room and massive fireplace.

The Tudor Tower is a majestic brick and post and beam structure that is both stunning and functional. From the Peak House you enter the arched living room with a walk-in fireplace and inlaid tile floors. On the next level is the master bedroom with bath and a dressing room with an additional bath. At the highest level is an additional guest bedroom and bath. Above this room, and up through the chimney, is an observation deck with breathtaking views into Vermont and southern New Hampshire of numerous mountain ranges and ski resorts. On the lower level of the Tudor Tower is the tavern and English Room, which can be viewed through the glass floor from above. Pews in wine barrels, bar with marble countertop, marble floor and column, and a quaint powder room to mention a few of the features.

The library sits under the Howland Barn. The bookcases were originally installed in the Walpole library in 1890 and the half-round windows in the barn are from the Dartmouth College gymnasium. The barn currently holds a collection of antique carriages and has been used for a number of other exhibits. Cars and equipment are kept in the adjacent Halle Barn.

There are four additional residences on the property. The Marlborough House, built in 1780, was the first home moved to the property and re-erected in 1978. It is a classic Colonial with modern amenities. The Hardware Room incorporates a number of architectural elements and has a wonderful chimney, living areas, two bedrooms, baths and a full apartment on the lower level. The Merrimack House currently functions as a workshop but could easily be converted to an additional residence. Additionally, the Log House and Spring House are both fully functional residences located within the estate.

There are a number of other interesting structures on the property used for storage or to house livestock.

Exclusively Listed with LandVest

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