242/247 Prospect Hill Road, Sunapee, NH

$1,950,000

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7

Beds

5

Baths

4,986

Square feet

14.70

Acres

About 242/247 Prospect Hill Road

Historic Prospect Hill Estate, a 14.7 ±-acre gem blending Hollywood legacy with modern income potential. Built ~1905 by vaudeville star Billy B. Van as"Bolivar’s Rest," the grand Victorian main house offers 5 beds, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors, carpeting, high ceilings, a spacious dining room, massive fireplace, and wrap-around porches across three finished floors, currently vacant (former rental). A house across the street (barn side), currently rented on a month-to-month lease, a 2-bed, 1.5-bath house, fully occupied. Directly across from the house is a magnificent 100 foot long Gambrel roof barn encompassing 3 levels, 2 with drive in access. This structure provides an amazing 12,000 sq ft of usable space for cars, boats, gathering spaces or a commercial enterprise. Currently the barn is used for paid storage, workshop and retail spaces. An 8,000 sqft Metal Building offers storage, antique restoration, and woodworking for structural components. A 700 sqft former piggery provides additional rented storage. Evolving from a dairy farm to a1930s chicken farm, 1940s dance hall, 1950s theater, and 1970s riding academy, this estate is minutes from Lake Sunapee and Mt. Sunapee, close to I-89, and just 2hours from Boston, ideal for entrepreneurs, equestrians, or investors seeking history and opportunity.

Features of 242/247 Prospect Hill Road

MLS® # 5053505
Price $1,950,000
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 5.00
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Square Footage 4,986
Acres 14.70
Year Built 1905
Type Residential
Sub-Type Residential
Status Active

Community Information

Address 242/247 Prospect Hill Road
Area Sunapee
City Sunapee
County Sullivan
State NH
Zip Code 03782

Amenities

Utilities Cable
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Heating Propane, Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling Other
Fireplace No
# of Stories 2

Exterior

Roof Metal, Shingle, Asphalt Shingle

Additional Information

Date Listed July 25th, 2025
Days on Market 83
Zoning RL - R

Listing Details

AgentJessica & Anthony Dolan
OfficeDolan Real Estate

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