906 Shedd Hill RoadStoddard, NH 03464Price: $749,999

Looking for privacy, views, and water access? This hilltop retreat fits the bill. Located on top of a hill overlooking 7-mile-long Highland Lake, the 25-acre property with deeded water access to a private beach offers a peaceful year-round escape. The warm and inviting three-story open concept home features plenty of gathering areas including the large kitchen, dining, and living room centered by a double-sided fireplace, and highlighted by large windows that take in the beautiful views of the lake. The finished walkout lower level opens to a large brick patio surrounding the house on three sides, with views, plenty of seating, an outdoor shower, and small waterfall/pond with glacial boulders. A long deck connects the home to a separate workshop. The property abuts the Pierce Wildlife & Forest Reservation, 3,479 acres of permanently protected land. https://www.forestsociety.org/property/peirce-wildlife-forest-reservation). Winter outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy snowmobiling, ice fishing, and skating on Highland Lake, snowshoeing, and skiing at nearby Pats Peak Ski Area, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Mount Sunapee Resort.