The Squam River Landing community is showing signs of an upswing in the Squam Lake real estate market. Our sustainable development has sparked the interest of potential home buyers even in the off-season. The initial release of home sites began late this past November with a simple whisper campaign and within just a few short weeks it has produced several future home owners who have already put in their reservations here at Squam River Landing.
These future home owners are taking advantage of the limited time offer on incentives for the first twelve home sites in the initial release of the community. The first release of home sites consists of 24 home site locations. Several home sites feature views of Squam Lake or mountain range views to the southwest.
Click here to view home site locations on our master site plan.
Unlike New England's ski fanatics who have been disappointed thus far with the lack of snow, this winter is allowing potential home-buying visitors to continue touring the Squam River Landing community. "The momentum of interest continues to move us forward in a positive direction heading into the peak real estate season of the New Hampshire Lakes Region this summer" - Kirk Klafter, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
For information on this limited time offer on incentives, contact Kirk directly at 603-968-7711 or kirk.klafter@squamlanding.com.
A recent Yahoo Real Estate survey showed that home ownership is still an integral part of the American dream. But is owning a home with green, energy efficient features part of this home buyers dream? According to Yahoo's Home Horizons 2012 survey, yes. Half of the study's respondents stated that green or energy efficient features are desired for their dream home.
It may come as a surprise that green or energy efficient features topped the list of past favorites which include building a custom home, water views and mountain views. The great thing about owning a home at Squam River Landing is that it can provide you with all four features; an energy efficient (semi-custom) home with water views, mountain views or both!
When it comes to building homes, the term 'green' has become synonymous with higher costs. This is one of the most common hurdles that green homes struggle to overcome. As Sarah Saranka highlights in the
Yahoo article, new types of green homes are being developed which reduce energy consumption in cost-effective ways. Although these new styles of green homes are great for the average home buyer, they don't get the notoriety because they're not LEED Platinum projects.
The crew worked hard this past weekend to setup insulated foundation forms and get the concrete poured. Unlike a typical foundation which is composed of only concrete, the foundation of our model home uses Logix insulated concrete forms. The concrete is poured in between the foam forms which act as a thermal barrier for the entire foundation. The next step in the building process is framing so stay tuned!
M.E. Latulippe Construction has done a great job over the past few weeks to prepare the home site for the foundation. Currently the footings and frost walls are in place and the finishing touches are being put on the interior and exterior drainage. Why is so much focus put on the drainage? The simple answer is that dry basements make for happy homes and even happier homeowners!
We look forward to
Green Building Solutions arriving later this week with
Logix forms. Logix makes ICFs (insulated concrete forms) which provide increased thermal performance for basement walls. At the end of the day, ICFs make for a more energy efficient space when compared to the R-values of a traditional concrete foundation. Look forward to a post next week for an update on the foundation walls and the next step of the building process: framing.
Squam River Landing is finishing up excavation work on home site 14 in preparation for the foundation. Rather than using a traditional concrete foundation, the model home will feature Insulated Concrete Forms or ICFs. Using a combination of foam and concrete, ICFs provide a higher level of insulation which benefits both the homeowner and the environment.
We are very excited to be introducing our community into the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and the Squam Lake watershed. Owning a home at Squam River Landing provides the rare opportunity to live within the Squam Lake community where conservation and responsible development are valued above all else.
Homeowners at Squam River Landing can expect a healthy balance of lifestyle elements. One of New England's most pristine lakes is at your doorstep while some of New Hampshire's best skiing is within 30 miles. However, activities are not limited to just Squam Lake and the White Mountains. The Lakes Region has no lack of entertainment and activities thanks to the restaurants, cultural venues, state parks, shopping centers, etc. which breathe life into the local atmosphere. For information on owning your single-family home at Squam River Landing, go to our
contact page or call us at 603-968-7711.
After much patience and planning, Squam River Landing has officially broken ground with the construction of a model home! The home will be on
home site 14 which sits toward the top of the ridge line and boasts short-range views of the mountains to the South. The floor plan emphasizes open living space while connecting outdoor elements to optimize views.
This model home will feature 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and comfortable open living space. The main floor and second floor square footage totals approximately 2,200. The model home will also feature an unfinished walkout lower level allowing you to experience the full size potential of this floor plan.
As Squam River Landing moves forward with the model home construction we are interested to hear what you think about the homes, the area and the project itself. Reach out to us and tell us what works for you! 'Like Us' on the
Squam River Landing Facebook page or leave us your information on our
contact form. If you just want to talk, give us a call at 603-968-7711. Renderings of the model home will be available soon.
Riveredge Marina is situated at the southern end of Little Squam Lake next to the covered bridge in Ashland, New Hampshire. As Squam Lake's largest operating marina, Riveredge has earned the reputation of providing customers and visitors with reliable marine service and a true Squam Lake experience. The
Riveredge Marina motto is "
Our Marina, Your Lakehouse" and is something that we truly believe in. Along with providing excellent marine work and great customer service, our goal is to be your access to the Squam Lakes and to encourage participation in the Squam lifestyle.
Riveredge Marina is the lakeside amenity for the Squam River Landing residential development. Home owners at Squam River Landing can expect full access to all of Riveredge Marina's great
features and amenities. This includes a clubhouse event room with views of Little Squam Lake, outdoor barbeque areas, rental boats, marine services, boat houses and much more.
Riveredge Marina will be the hub for activity at Squam River Landing. Whether you want to host a party in the clubhouse or simply relax lakeside while reading a book, Riveredge Marina puts it all at your fingertips.
The Three Lakes Landscaping recently finished a stone wall which marks the rear entrance to the Squam River Landing community. The wall itself is fronted with blueberry sod and the area atop is filled in with stones, moss and native plantings. The stones were handpicked from an existing stone wall in Southern New Hampshire which gives the wall its historic appearance.
The next step is to map out and begin work on the trail system. The trail system will intertwine throughout the Squam River Landing community and will provide a multitude of uses for the future homeowners. Whether it's a morning walk with your dog to a viewing area or an afternoon snowshoe, the trail system
is another great way to enjoy your home at Squam River Landing. The trail system will also provide homeowners with easy access to Squam Lake through
Riveredge Marina and the town beach on Little Squam Lake.
In other exciting news, the first snow of the season came to the Lakes Region! The landscaping crew still has some work ahead of them and with the reminder that winter is right around the corner our team is ensuring that we complete necessary tasks before it's too late!
Situated in the heart of New Hampshire, the Lakes Region provides residents and visitors with a unique balance of location and lifestyle. Only two hours from the Boston metropolitan area, the
Lakes Region offers everything that one could want and more. Squam River Landing is just minutes from countless recreational and leisure activities including great restaurants, spas, medical services, ski areas, snowmobile trails, golf courses, mountain ranges, and not to mention the lakes and rivers.
The White Mountains are within easy reach and provide near infinite opportunities for adventures and challenges, while the nearby lakes and rivers offer any type of water activity one could ask for. Some of New Hampshire's most popular ski mountains including Loon, Cannon, and Waterville Valley are only thirty miles north on Interstate 93. But New Hampshire's seemingly endless list of activities is not limited to the outdoors.
New Hampshire has a number of
cultural venues, offering everything from minor league baseball to local theater productions, summer art classes, and world-class musical acts. To put it simply, the Lakes Region of New Hampshire is a place to pursue your passions from your own backyard.
The Squam Lake community has always been about fostering a responsible balance of development and conservation. This care and understanding of Squam's beauty and uniqueness lead to the conception of organizations such as the Squam Lakes Association and the Squam Lakes Conservation Society. Organizations like the SLA and the SLCS have aimed to preserve the character of Squam Lake and the surrounding watershed so that it can be enjoyed by future generations just as it was in the past.
For the overall health of the community, some development and
new construction is good; for the retention of value, both monetary and emotional, preserving the character of the lake has been vital. Squam River Landing is a residential community designed to harmonize with the Squam Lake community. Protecting the ridge line canopy, practicing low-impact building and encouraging buyers to find their shade of green are being done because small choices can add up to make a big difference. It is our goal to harmonize Squam River Landing with the Squam Lake community by encouraging sustainable and responsible building practices while providing homes for people who will help enrich the area and enjoy all it has to offer.
