This extraordinary modern contemporary estate, located on Lake Winnipesaukee’s Black Cat Island in Meredith, NH, uniquely combines luxury and privacy on nearly 10 acres with 989 feet of pristine shoreline. Built originally around 1960 but thoroughly refreshed, it spans over 11,000 square feet, featuring 20 rooms, 7+ bedrooms, and 10 bathrooms. The home boasts exquisite finishes including old-growth walnut floors, mahogany walls, and masterful architectural details. The estate, priced at $16,950,000, includes a deep-water mahogany boathouse, multiple docks, firepits, ponds, orchard, and additional accommodations, making it an unparalleled legacy compound.
Sunroom Seating Area
The space functions as a sunroom with large, floor-to-ceiling windows providing abundant natural light and views of the green outdoor landscape. The room features a vaulted white beadboard ceiling and a rustic antler chandelier as a central lighting piece. Furniture includes a set of sturdy wooden chairs and a sofa with floral-patterned cushions arranged around a round wooden coffee table adorned with a sunflower vase. The floor is tiled in light stone, complementing the earthy tones. A massive natural stone fireplace on one side adds warmth and historic charm.
Lakeside Patio Seating
This outdoor lakeside area features a semicircular stone patio with six red Adirondack chairs arranged around a central fire pit. To the right, white wooden chairs sit on a dock beneath a large green umbrella, offering shade and a relaxing spot to enjoy the water’s edge. The setting overlooks a serene blue lake surrounded by green tree-lined shorelines and small islands in the distance. Vibrant green grass borders the stone patio and dock, complementing the natural beauty of the water and sky filled with fluffy white clouds, creating a peaceful and inviting environment.
Boat Garage
This boat garage features a rustic and elegant interior design with natural wooden walls and a high vaulted ceiling composed of wooden planks supported by exposed beams with black iron fasteners. The floor is a rich, dark wood, and a stone baseboard lines the walls, adding texture and an organic feel. The area houses a sleek, modern black boat with tan and blue upholstery, docked in an indoor water channel. Large windows and doors at the far end allow natural light to enter, enhancing the warm, inviting atmosphere. The overall design combines functionality with charming craftsmanship.
Backyard Patio
This spacious backyard patio features a large beige sectional sofa with assorted throw pillows in orange, stars and stripes, and blue and white stripes, providing a cozy seating area. A vibrant red umbrella sits overhead, anchored in the center of the seating to offer shade. The patio is paved with large gray stone tiles. Adjacent to the house with gray shingles and white columns, the design blends classic architectural details with modern outdoor comfort. Lush green lawn and trees surround the patio, while a group of red Adirondack chairs lines a fire pit in the background, enhancing the inviting outdoor space.
Garage Exterior
This two-car garage exterior displays a classic rustic aesthetic with weathered wooden shingles providing texture and warmth to the facade. The building has a peaked roof with white trim, accents, and structural beams that contrast crisply against the natural wood. Two large white garage doors dominate the front, perfectly symmetrical and functional. A smaller white pedestrian door sits to the left alongside a single square window with grids, allowing light into the interior. Above the doors, there are three windows under the triangle peak, and a decorative wooden sign reading ‘The Lake House’ adds charm. The surroundings include green trees and plants, enhancing the natural and welcoming setting.
Kitchen Island
This spacious kitchen centers around a large, curved island with a dark countertop and vertical paneling in a creamy white shade, complemented by several tall wooden chairs with leather seats. The room features white cabinetry with classic molding details and bronze hardware, arranged along three walls, providing ample storage. Stainless steel appliances include a large refrigerator and a built-in microwave. A farmhouse-style sink is set into the wooden-toned countertop, and the backsplash behind the stove presents a subtle wave pattern in neutral colors.
Dining Room
The dining room features a large oval wooden table surrounded by eight upholstered chairs in a light beige fabric with dark wood frames. Two black wrought-iron chandeliers hang above the table, adding a rustic yet elegant touch. The walls are painted in a soft beige tone complemented by white crown molding and baseboards, enhancing the room’s classic look. A geometric patterned beige and cream rug anchors the furniture, and a large rustic framed mirror reflects the natural light coming through a set of bay windows. The windows provide a view of greenery outside, infusing the room with brightness and warmth.
Dining Room
A spacious dining room features a large round wooden table surrounded by eight upholstered chairs with patterned fabric in neutral tones. The floor is hardwood with a large light-colored area rug underneath the table. The walls are painted in a soft beige color accented by white trim and molding. Multiple glass-paneled French doors and windows allow natural light to illuminate the room and offer views of the outdoors. A black wrought iron chandelier with candle-like lights hangs centered above the table. A wooden cabinet and a dark sideboard with a modern table lamp complete the design.
Living Room Seating
A cozy living room seating area is arranged around a central white coffee table. Four plush armchairs upholstered in warm beige fabric surround the table, each accented with patterned throw pillows in neutral tones and subtle geometric designs. The walls are painted a soft beige, complemented by white crown molding and thick window trim, adding architectural detail. Large multi-pane windows span the back wall, allowing abundant natural light to fill the space and offering a view of an outdoor patio with an umbrella and greenery. The ceiling features white-painted beams and a decorative light fixture, enhancing the inviting atmosphere.
Bedroom Interior
This spacious bedroom features a high, vaulted ceiling with an artistic pattern of arches and crown molding painted in white, contrasting softly with the warm beige walls. The centerpiece is a large bed with a blue upholstered headboard and matching footboard, adorned with a mix of patterned and plain pillows. Flanking the bed are two white modern nightstands, each topped with a simple beige lamp, providing balanced lighting. A white tufted bench with rolled armrests sits at the foot of the bed. The flooring is covered in a light-colored textured carpet, enhancing the room’s airy and serene atmosphere. Doorways on either side of the bed lead to adjoining rooms, adding depth to the layout.
Bunk Bed Area
A charming, symmetrical bunk bed area designed for multiple sleepers occupies this room. The space features white paneled wood construction around the built-in beds, each accessed by dark wooden ladders angled forward. The room has a peaceful atmosphere with its soft blue walls accented by white crown molding and trim. At the far end, large windows with divided panes allow natural light to brighten the room, enhanced by blue-striped Roman shades. A single air vent and a traditional ceiling light fixture hang overhead, while a rustic wooden chest and an upholstered blue wingback chair add cozy and functional touches to the polished wooden floor.
Bedroom Interior
A serene bedroom painted in soft, muted blue walls with white trim and crown molding creates a calm, inviting atmosphere. A large bed with a padded headboard is adorned with multiple plaid pillows and crisp, white bedding. The floor is covered by a textured woven rug, adding warmth. Natural light filters through two windows with light fabric shades, offering a view of lush greenery outside. A wooden dresser with a classic design stands against one wall, topped with a small modern lamp. A gray upholstered armchair with a subtle pattern adds comfortable seating, while a geometric chandelier hangs from the ceiling, blending modern and rustic styles gracefully.
Home Office
This cozy home office features a classic design with deep navy blue walls on the upper half and crisp white wainscoting covering the lower section. The ceiling is painted white with elegant crown molding. A large wooden desk with detailed paneling and sturdy legs sits centrally on a zebra print rug that adds a lively pattern to the space. The desk holds a computer setup and a small vase of flowers. Three white-framed windows provide ample natural light, overlooking greenery outside. Two framed black-and-white photos hang on the right wall, and a vintage-style pendant light hangs from the ceiling, completing the warm atmosphere.
Game Room
This spacious game room features a pool table with a protective brown cover in the center, set on warm wooden flooring. To the right, there is a built-in wooden bar with high-backed chairs, dark cabinetry, and a hanging pendant lamp creating a welcoming atmosphere. The room showcases exposed wooden beams on white vaulted ceilings, enhancing the classic style. Large windows and glass doors along the left wall allow natural light to flood the space. Decorative vintage signs adorn the beige walls, and a vintage yellow racing car with fuel pumps adds a unique, nostalgic touch at the far end of the room.
Home Bar Area
This home bar features a rich wooden design with extensive paneling and built-in shelving accented by elegant recessed lighting. The bar counter with a smooth beige stone top is surrounded by four sturdy wooden bar stools with dark leather seats, offering a warm and inviting seating area. Three pendant lights with yellowish shades hang directly above the counter, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Behind the bar, glass-front cabinets showcase decorative glassware and bottles, while a circular mirror with an arched wood frame adds a classic touch. The flooring is composed of polished light wood planks, complementing the traditional yet upscale aesthetic.
Wine Cellar Storage
This wine cellar features exposed red brick walls and arched alcoves, creating a rustic, historic ambiance. The floor is laid with red brick tiles in a herringbone pattern, complementing the walls. Wooden wine racks are built into the alcoves, storing numerous wine bottles horizontally. An arched rack centerpiece holds bottles vertically and pairs with a wooden shelving unit below, containing additional bottles and wooden storage crates. The curved ceiling is white with distressed patches revealing more brick underneath, and a vintage-style hanging lantern provides warm ambient lighting, emphasizing the cellar’s classic, inviting atmosphere.
Listing Agent: Ellen Mulligan of Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH via Zillow
