Homes & Condominiums that have it all in Every Season
The Appalachian Mountain Range runs from South Carolina north to the Canadian border. In the Northeast, the Green Mountains and White Mountain Ranges and the Taconic Ranges are in the Northeast. These mountain ranges are home to some of the most beautiful four-season mountain living in the United States. Living in the mountains is a great way to get away from the stress and busyness of city life. It is quite literally, a breath of fresh air. Mountain views are magnificent and can daily leave you in awe. Life in the mountains offers privacy and a way to get back to nature. If you love sports like hiking, fishing, mountain biking, snow skiing or snowboarding, and you find yourself going to the mountains often, then a mountain home just makes sense for you.
If you like cooler summers and snow in the winter, then the mountains are the perfect place to be. There are different types of mountain lifestyles, just as there are with lake lifestyles. You can have a lavish, modern mountain home to host family and friends or just a condominium or small mountain home to enjoy in all seasons. There are mountain communities that offer residents amenities, such as exercise and sport facilities, outdoor living areas, and neighborhood walking trails and parks. Though it might be surprising, there is something to be said about the mental and physical health benefits of living at higher elevations. Many will tell you that the fresh air, abundance of outdoor activities, and peace are some of their favorite parts of mountain living.
What to Consider When Buying a Mountain Home
There are dozens of factors to look at before purchasing a home. The top three are considered to determine the best mountain towns in which to buy a home include, weather, location, and accessibility. Of these three, the most important are location and accessibility, being somewhat close to shopping, healthcare, and home services are important to most looking for that perfect second home or future retirement home. There are numerous living communities that have grown to be very popular with buyers over the last decade. While a home in the mountains is always great, a home in a mountain community means you have endless amenities on hand in every season and resort activities, restaurants, health clubs, spas, and events in your living community.
A Home for Every Season
With life often entwined with work, family, friends, and obligations, vacations and getaways tend to focus on various locations. A home in the mountain can be great in any season and for every activity. Mountain living offers full-four-season options as a place to escape in the summer, in the winter, and during holidays with friends, family, and great memories. New England living is spectacular year-round, in every season there is a reason to enjoy it. Many great mountain homes across New England are easily accessible within a 3–4-hour drive from northeast metro market regions. Let’s face it the reality that, the easier your second home is to get to, the more often you will enjoy it!
Stowe, Vermont
Townhome on the 15th Fairway of the Stowe Golf Club, with big Worcester Range views, has it all. Walking access to the Stowe Rec path, Alchemist Brewery and Mountain Road shops & restaurants, near Stowe Mountain Resort (Hop on the ski shuttle in the winter) and 2 miles to Stowe Village. Condo fees include use of all amenities; Club house with game room, in-ground indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, outdoor tennis/pickleball courts and outdoor inground pool. Stowe, Vermont, is home to the state’s highest peak, Mount Mansfield, which offers skiing at the popular Stowe Mountain Resort. Although Stowe has a population of just over 800, it has made a name for itself thanks to its picturesque views and abundance of craft breweries and distilleries. $560,000
Woodstock Vermont / Quechee Lakes
Escape to the heart of Vermont’s stunning Quechee Lakes Resort in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom condo, offered fully furnished. Fully renovated interior boast three spacious bedrooms provide ample room for family and friends. Unwind by the fireplace in the inviting living area. Embrace the Quechee Lakes Lifestyle: Exceptional amenities, 2 championship golf courses with breathtaking mountain views, pristine hiking and biking trails, pool, tennis courts, as well as pickleball and paddle courts. Winter sports and skiing at resort. Exclusive access to fine dining, state-of-the-art exercise facilities. The heart of this village is The Green, a central square bordered by historic churches and restored late Georgian, Greek Revival, and Federal Style houses. $445,000.
Thornton New Hampshire / The Owls Nest Waterscapes
The Owl’s Nest master plan organizes the homes around communal outdoor spaces all connected by multi-use trails. At Waterscapes, each home is nestled perfectly throughout the resort, giving you spectacular views of the White Mountains. The resort is one of New England’s finest, offers golf, watersports, extensive racquet sports, health facilities, spa, restaurants and extensive activities. The Owl’s Nest gives you full access to all the White Mountain’s major attractions and tourist areas while living in a quiet private resort community. These new mountain homes offer open floor plans, light-filled homes, designed with luxury features, and modern conveniences for perfect four-season mountain living. https://www.waterscapesnh.com Townhomes from $600,000 / Homes from $900,000
North Conway New Hampshire
North Conway is the most popular destination for second homes and vacation homes in the heart of Mt. Washington Valley, in the White Mountain National Forest. One of the prettiest mountain towns in New England, the picture-perfect village of North Conway is just epic. With a beautiful view of the White Mountains Presidential range and a plethora of four-season activities as well as shopping, dining, and more it’s no wonder it has been in the “Top 10 Best Small Towns in America” for decades. There are over 10 different alpine skiing and winter sports facilities here. Mountain homes here are pricy to say the least, starting at about $650,000 and condominiums from $350,000. Attitash Grand Summit Hotel / Resort allows 13-week fractional ownership of luxury hotel suites in a beautiful resort hotel / resort complex, adjacent to Bear Peak at Attitash Mountain with expansive year-round amenities, for around $150,000.
Sunday River Newry Maine
Bethel, Maine, is a classic New England village, with a walkable downtown and delightful lodging and dining options, all within minutes of some of the state’s best outdoor recreation. A massive Boyne Resort hailed as a year-round destination. Mountainside 1 bedroom, 1 bath Sunday River Condo! Ski from the mountains to your front door as this home is located right at the base of the mountain! Spectacular Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course and learning facility. Great skiing, hunting, fishing, water sports, fitness center. Enjoy all the amenities from the indoor pool to the large common spaces for gatherings with family and friends. It comes with your own ground level locker for your skis and other recreational equipment. Let this be your year-round home, private getaway, or rent it for additional income. $374,900.
Sugarloaf Carrabassett Valley Maine
Maine’s largest four-season resort with amazing winter sports, summer activities, Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed spectacular golf course. A world-class mountain biking resort in the Northeast and home to the Xterra Trail Run World Series. Boyne Resorts has made Sugarloaf one of the finest year-round destinations for outdoor fun. Numerous Winter, Spring, Fall and summer special events and some of New England’s best foliage destinations. Full sports and fitness center, pools, adventure center, anti-gravity complex and so much more. The resort offers great dining choices, shopping, terrain parks & trails. Great opportunities at Dutchman Woods and the New West Mountain development offer new homes and condos. Resort condominiums from $275,000. Mountain Homes from $600,000.
