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Escape to this welcoming lake house for relaxing getaways in New Hampshire

rustic lake house exterior

This rustic lake house was designed as a relaxing family retreat by Zero-Ten-Design, situated along Indian Point at Pleasant Lake in New London, New Hampshire. Five generations of the homeowner’s family have been raised to enjoy, respect, and appreciate the region’s natural beauty, which attracted them to build on this property.

The architects were commissioned to replace a modest cottage on the property with a comfortable lakefront getaway to be enjoyed by future generations that not only preserves the fabulous views of the lake but also respects the unique ecosystem around the point. To fulfill the needs of a large family with frequent guests, this new home base is broken up into three separate structures — a main house, a boathouse, and a detached garage.

rustic lake house exterior with a driveway

The main house encompasses 7,640 square feet and provides the primary living quarters and dining space for the family and their guests. The boathouse accommodates various watercraft storage during the winter, but opens up in the summer as a game room and brewing deck, along with an upstairs bunk room to accommodate family and friends that visit during the summer.

rustic lake house entry

What We Love: This lake house in New Hampshire provides the owners with an inviting getaway to entertain family and friends. Comfortable living spaces help to promote relaxation while enjoying the peaceful views of the lake. Screened porches are perfect for keeping out pesky bugs and shelter from the elements while offering a space for lounging and family gathering. Overall, we love the inviting warmth of this retreat and all of the fabulous amenities that it offers.

Tell Us: Would this lake house be your idea of the perfect family retreat? Let us know why or why not in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of New Hampshire: A woodland cabin retreat with peaceful lakefront views in New Hampshire and A lakeside camp-like home provides a woodland escape in New Hampshire.

rustic living room with a fireplace

rustic living room with a fireplace

rustic screened porch with outdoor furniture

rustic screened porch with outdoor furniture

rustic screened porch with outdoor furniture

rustic kitchen with an island and pendant lights

rustic kitchen with dual islands

rustic built-in dining banquette

rustic kitchen sink cabinet wall with windows

rustic kitchen with an island

rustic staircase entry with a bench

rustic staircase

rustic staircase guardrail detail

rustic upstairs hallway

rustic bedroom with windows

rustic upstairs hallway

rustic window seat reading nook with built-in bookcases

rustic upstairs hallway leading to the staircase

rustic ceiling detail

rustic upstairs hallway

rustic staircase

rustic staircase detail with a stone wall

rustic mudroom with a bench and storage

rustic garage with a home bar and a ping pong table

The detached garage just off the main road is tucked out of sight into the backdrop of a lush green wetland. The careful placement of the structures allows a glimpse of the lake for walkers passing by the main road. As you come down the driveway approach, the structures and lake view will gradually expand out to celebrate the dramatic 180-degree view of the pine grove and shoreline that are unique to the point.

rustic garage with a pool table

rustic garage with a pool and ping pong table

rustic guest family room with bunk beds

rustic sleeping porch

rustic screened porch with rocking chairs

rustic lake house exterior

Great care was taken to make the structures’ appearances from the lake remain true to the quaint New England lakeside architecture, with the exterior finishes seamlessly blending into the natural terrain.

rustic lake house exterior

rustic lake house exterior with snow

rustic lake house exterior

rustic lake house exterior

rustic lake house exterior with a covered patio

rustic lake house exterior with snow

rustic lake house exterior with a fire pit and Adirondack furniture

rustic lake house exterior with a fire pit and Adirondack furniture

rustic lake house exterior with a pathway

rustic lake house exterior

rustic lake house exterior

rustic lake house exterior

rustic lake house exterior at dusk with snow

rustic lake house exterior at dusk with snow

rustic lake house exterior at dusk with snow

Photos: Courtesy of Zero Ten Design

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