Cool winter weather is on its way; it’s that time of year we all dream of curling up in front of a crackling fire! Our quest for warmth invokes feelings of comfort, childhood memories, and cravings for hot cocoa. Many buyers searching for that perfect Seacoast home consider a cozy fireplace a must-have amenity.
Early American homes needed fireplaces for life’s necessities…they were stoked all day and night as a primary source for heat and cooking. The Rumford fireplace was the brainchild of Count Rumford (aka Sir Benjamin Thompson of Woburn, MA), introduced in the late 1700s as a design innovation featuring a high, wide firebox deemed more efficient and less prone to smoking. This style is still common throughout New England. Today, we have the luxury of choice, with many alternatives to a traditional fireplace, including wood stoves, gas inserts, and even LCD screens with flickering flames. But there’s nothing quite like an untamed wood-burning fire!
Here, we present 4 Seacoast homes with cozy fireplaces sure to keep you warm all winter long.
Waterfront Property, Rye, NH
4 Beds | 4+ Baths | 5,200 SF | $5,750,000
This luxury property is our top pick for the fireplace aficionado! Not only does it have 180° views of the Atlantic Ocean, a custom wine cellar, an infrared sauna, and Viking kitchen appliances, but three (3) cozy fireplaces of the finest quality. We invite you to tour its beautiful rooms where you can relax by a warm, crackling fire.
31 Old Locke Road, North Hampton, NH
4 Beds | 3+ Baths | 4.78 Acres | $2,100,000
This Little Boar’s Head gem was designed for entertaining, with large, open rooms that flow seamlessly throughout its main living area. The formal living room’s wood-burning fireplace has a custom insert to maximize efficiency, ensuring a steady, warm glow as a backdrop to good conversation with your favorite guests.
2 Boulters Cove, North Hampton, NH
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,690 SF | $1,299,000
This coastal, contemporary home is filled with natural light from its many skylights and windows. It is heated with a unique radiant system strategically placed throughout its soaring ceilings. The focal point of the main living area is a massive inglenook-style hearth with a natural gas-fired stove. As we toured the property, we couldn’t help but imagine basking in its warmth on a blustery winter’s day with snowflakes swirling outside!
9 Burnham Road, Windham, NH
4 Beds | 4+ Baths | 2.69 Acres | $975,000
Our fourth featured home with a cozy fireplace is the most recently constructed (2014) and is situated within the beautiful Terra Bella neighborhood. Its formal living room has an optimal blend of traditional details (note: stunning coffered ceiling) and modern conveniences, the most notable of which is a (propane) gas fireplace. No hassle with handling wood and stoking the fire, here a simple switch is all you need to add ambiance!
A Selection of Homes with Beautiful Fireplaces Our Team Sold in 2020.
18 Becker Lane, New Castle, NH
Sold for $5,937,500 in December
292 Middle Road, Portsmouth, NH
Sold for $1,800,000 in November 2020
2 Tower Road, Kittery Point, ME
Sold for $917,000 in November 2020
65 High Street, Exeter, NH
Sold for $810,000 in July 2020
210 South Road, Rye Beach, NH
Sold for $3,499,000 in September 2020
For more information about Seacoast homes with cozy fireplaces,
please contact us! At Tate & Foss Sotheby’s International Realty, we pride ourselves on having in-depth knowledge of our market area. We’d like to share that insight with you.
