Chester, New Hampshire
A small town with a population of only about 5000, Chester, New Hampshireoffers the perfect, tranquil, New England-style setting in which to raise a young family or retire far from the drudgery of city life. Gurgling streams winding their way through the thickly wooded forests are found in abundance in this quiet, out-of-the-way town giving outdoorsman (and outdoorswomen) plenty of recreational activities to pursue. Set in the southeastern part of the state, Chester is close to several cultural centers, yet still remains secluded enough to maintain its quaint New England charm.
Chester was so-named for Chester, England, the seat of which is in Cheshire County. Incorporated in 1722, Chester was originally a 150+ square-mile tract of land settled by predominantly Scotch-Irish immigrants. Because of its sprawling boundaries and cart path roads, trips into town for meetings or church services could turn into all day affairs. Residents in outlying areas of Chester eventually petitioned to become their own towns, creating schools and churches for their particular part of the community. In time these parishes broke off from Chester to form the communities of Auburn, Candia, Hooksett. Raymond and Derrryfield (now a part of Manchester). No steam locomotives made their way into Chester, although the town was a stop on an important stagecoach route. The lack of serious water power prevented Chester from becoming a manufacturing Mecca, like the nearby cities of Nashua and Manchester, so it wasn’t until after WWII that Chester became recognized as the perfect, semi-rural bedroom community for commuters working in the state’s two largest cities.
There is very little commercial business in Chester, and that’s just the way the town’s residents want to keep it. Chester is close enough to commercial and industrial centers to enjoy the benefits thereof, but distant enough to leave the cares of the city behind. Chester is centrally located to many areas of interest including the NH seacoast, the NH lakes region, state parks, beaches, municipal parks, trail systems, ski resorts, historical centers and well as many commercial destinations and countless retail outlets. Southern NH is also very well known for its county fairs, roadside stands, flea markets, summer yard sales and antique shops.
Chester is a part of School Administrative Unit #14. Chester educates its resident students in grades one through eight at the Chester Academy. Chester student in grades nine through twelve are tuitioned at Pinkerton Academy in nearby Derry, NH. At this point Chester administrators have no plans to construct a high school in Chester.
Chester, NH is the off-the-beaten-path type of town you only read about in Mark Twain novels. Come visit Chester yourself to see why residents are so proud of their town. If Chester seems like a place you’d like to start a family in, take the first step and call Jim Miller Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at (603) 801-3987. At RE/MAX Country Properties, we know Chester and all the other southern NH towns that so many people are just now realizing to be the perfect hometown for them. Chester might be the perfect hometown for you - call today for more information.
Chester Academy (1-8)
(603) 887-3621
Pinkerton Academy (9-12)
(603) 437-5200
Current Chester, New Hampshire MLS Listings for Single Family Homes
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Craftsmanship abounds! Custom Home with all the amenities on 40+ private acres. Master Suite on main w/ spacious spa bath. Viking kitchen, custom cabs, granite counters, dbl oven, wine fridge. Radiant floor heating, custom trimwork, lrge trex deck overlooking inground pool & pond! Fantastic Privacy on Resort Like Property. Subdivision Potential! |
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Exceptional quality. Center chimney repro cape w/contemp flair. Central A/C & vac, stunning kit w/granite counters,center isle w/glass cooktop,double ovens,custom cabs. Great rm w/vaulted ceil,4 bdrms,master w/walkin closet,sitting rm & spa bath.Double staircases,formal din rm,3 car att garage,heated 18x36 ingrd pool w/bluestone patio, 5.38 acres. |
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Over 3300 sq ft of quality, comfortable living with a twist of French Country Elegance. Enjoy dining while overlooking private scenic yard w/decking, patios and pond. Cook in the superb oversized kitchen with granite, stainless and creamy cabinetry. Overlook the warming fireplace where the family is gathered in the comfortable livingrm. Screened porch, mud room, 3 rm master suite, 2nd floor laundry await your inspection! Home office - choose your location! Quality built. |
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Custom Built Cape with picturesque setting. Beautiful 36X8 farmers porch to relax at the end of the day. Grill on your 30X26 back deck and then enjoy your jacuzzi. This home has been designed by the owners and has all the bells and whistles. This home needs to be seen. Brochure is also available. |
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Extraordinary Equine Paradise on 7 Acres - Comfortable and inviting, Owl Pond Farm is a magical 7 acre country estate. This early 19th century style Colonial home offers four bedrooms, three baths, sitting room, living room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen. This newly renovated home boasts an open floor plan with rustic hardwood floors, a spacious top-of-the-line kitchen and a family room open to the second floor focused on a beautiful fireplace. There are so many extras from the gorgeous granite counter tops, vaulted living room, with grand fireplace with a custom built mantle. Then step outdoors to the relaxing wraparound deck overlooking gardens, and if that doesn't do it just step on down to the in ground pool with diving board. Equine amenities include a newer 4 stall barn with all utilities, 90x120 outside arena, fenced grass turnouts and more. The property is also home to a vernal pond, wildlife galore, including whitetail deer, fox, and wild turkey. |
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Elegant Home in Desireable Subdivision setting!
Well built, just gorgeous home! Hardwood throughout, gas fireplace in beautiful familyroom, eat in granite kitchen has breafast bar,custom maple cabintry,tile backsplash, formal pillar dining, livingroom/den off kitchen,
master has breathtaking private bath, french sitting area, private lower level bedroom, quaint mudroom, central air, sprinker system, security system, 9'ceilings, IMMACULATE!!! |
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New Construction open floor plan Colonial. Large kitchen family room area w/ masonry fireplace & raised paneling detail. Lrg Master w/ 2 walk ins, Generous allowances, picture perfect aesthetics,a premium cul d'sac setting of elegant homes. Potential finished space above gar. Numerous details not found in similar priced new const. |
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QUALITY BUILT COLONIAL IN FABULOUS SUBDIVISION. LOADED W/UPGRADES: GOURMET KITCH, GRANITE, HARDWOOD, C/AC, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS AND MORE. FINISHED LL FAM RM, 5TH BDRM. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED WITH IRRIGATION & PATIO, ABUTS CONSERVATION LAND. HEATED GARAGE W/SINK & DIRECT ACCESS TO LL. EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY IN THE FANTASTIC PINKERTON ACADEMY SCHOOL DISTRICT! MOTIVATED SELLER HAS BEEN RELOCATED - CALL TODAY! |
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PRIVACY AND PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT enhance this spacious and well designed home! Walls of Windows invite the outdoors in and drench the interior with light. Gourmet Kitchen with 7 ft island works for today's lifestyle. Many upgrades include: Granite counters, C/A, Cathedral ceilings, Gas range, H/W, Tile Flooring, Bdrms with Tray Ceilings, Finished LL for 4th Bedroom or Office, Irrigation system, Prof.Landscaping w/slate walls, In-ground Pool, Transfer generator switch,Level fenced back yard, 3 Season Room, Outbuilding, Trex Decking, and so much more! Seller is licensed RE agent. |
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