Bonin Architects together with McGray & Nichols has created this gorgeous retirement home for contemporary living and entertaining with sweeping vistas over Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire. Nestled on a south-facing peninsula within the tree line, this home in the New Hampshire Lakes Region captivates with panoramic lake views, mountain vistas, and a sense of privacy.

Designed for comfortable living, it features a main-level owner’s bedroom suite, a study, and a warm and inviting screened porch. The lower and upper floors cater to family and guests with four additional bedroom suites, an exercise room, and a recreation space—all designed with a focus on compliance with shoreland regulations while maximizing the stunning views and lake access.

Surrounded by forest, the home offers a peaceful respite for relaxing and enjoying outdoor activities. This year-round haven will welcome generations to enjoy living the lake life.

The property appears like a country estate as you approach the residence down a long driveway. The exterior facade is characterized by a gabled roof with a pair of English-inspired stone chimneys, an inviting entryway that is framed in stone, and elegant arched doorways and windows.

The entire residence is heated, cooled, dehumidified, and humidified through geothermal systems. Humidification plays a crucial role in preserving the woodworking throughout the house, especially during winter, preventing issues related to drying out and movement.

What We Love: Designed for family living and entertaining, this contemporary home offers the most gorgeous views over Lake Sunapee. This lakeside home was perfectly positioned on its site to take advantage of the great views and moderate elevation above the lake in every room. The outdoor living areas extend spaces physically and seasonally. We are especially loving the living room with its striking stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling with timber frame trusses.

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Above: This house is nestled on a point of land that has a rare 270-degree view of Lake Sunapee.

Above: Large bluestones are used for the footpaths that circles the house and for the patio.

Above: The walkway consists of a Granite flagging sourced from Chester, Vermont.

Above: A richly stained floor and a white oak timber frame roof structure create a cozy contrast to the room’s light color palette.

Above: The dining room and the screen porch are separated by a folding, glass NanaWall, which can be opened during warm weather and closed off in the cooler months.

Above: This screen porch is perfect for entertaining with its warm and welcoming vibe. This space includes a beautiful blend of woven rattan furniture with Sunbrella-covered cushions, and tribal pillows and rugs.

Above: The dining room has a semi-formal feel with a mix of mirrored cabinetry and chairs upholstered in a Ralph Lauren plaid.

In the dining room, the formality of the mirrored cabinetry provides a contrast with the informality of the chairs upholstered in a Ralph Lauren plaid.

Attention to detail can be found throughout this home, including the craftsmanship — raised-panel columns, three-piece crown molding, baseboard curved molding, coffered ceilings, and wainscoting.

Above: The kitchen island features a countertop of Calacatta Gold marble, while the perimeter countertops are a durable quartz in pure white. The woodworking is custom-fabricated raised-panel cabinetry that conceals all the appliances, with the exception of the stove.

Above: This graceful staircase is located in a turret, which also provides a distinct division between the house and garage.

Above: The bedroom features a calming, monochromatic color scheme. The furniture selections nod to Eastern influences, including silk-upholstered chairs and a glass table that is set atop a carved foo dog. The ceiling light fixture is comprised of latticework rice paper. On the bed, the silk coverlet was sourced from Matouk. The window treatments are by Scalamandré.

PHOTOGRAPHER John W. Hession, Photographer