Eaton NH Real Estate and Eaton Town Information
Eaton was granted and incorporated November 7, 1766 by Benning Wentworth, governor of the Province of New Hampshire under King George III. The Town?s 25,600 acres were divided equally between Clement March and 65 associates. According to the Charter, they were obliged to plant and cultivate 5 acres out of every 50 acres within 5 years and continue at that rate or lose their land to the Town to be re-granted.
Most of the grantees were absentee landholders and speculators. They had difficulty meeting the requirements. By 1790, 42 of them sold their land at a tax sale for one or two dollars per 100 acre lots.
Eaton was settled by pioneers. One of the first settlers and first to buy land in Eaton was William Robertson in 1784. Eaton's written history begins with the first Town meeting held at Samuel Banfill's house on July 1 of the same year. By 1790, there were 253 persons and 44 households in Eaton, which included the territory of Madison, but not many of these inhabitants lived within present day Eaton limits. There were very few settlers in today?s Eaton before 1812.
Eight Ranging Officers? Grants of about 10,000 acres to the north and east were annexed in 1795. The Tamworth-Eaton boundary was set the next year and revised in 1808. By 1850, Eaton had its highest population of 1,743 and 2 years later, more than half was split off to Madison, leaving Eaton with about 16,890 acres in 1860 with a population of 780 residents.
For the next 100 years, the population was in general decline along with other rural New England towns. People were moving South and West with the opening of canals and railroads to richer farmland and developing Midwestern cities. After World War II, a trend away from city congestion, crime and pollution brought retired and second homeowners to Eaton and a slow by steady increase of young families with children.
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Mountainside Estate w/ Panoramic Mountain Views on 6 acres, a private pond, heated inground pool, a 2 story barn, guest quarters. A contemporary saltbox design home w/ many custom features, including a warm sunspace, custom woodwork, central air and much more. . .
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GORGEOUS TIMBERPEG POST & BEAM HOME SET ON 27 ACRES of open fields and woods. Mountain views, Southern exposure and very private. Excellent use of space with an open floor plan highlighted by a massive stone fireplace. Attention to detail in construction evident throughout this home. Additional land available--separately or as a package.
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PASSIVE SOLAR POST-AND-BEAM CONTEMPORARY ON 18 ACRES! Private retreat-like setting includes guest cottage, wood shed and organic gardens. Three bedrooms plus loft, office, open concept first floor living area and sunny walkout lower level. Great outdoor living with large screened cedar porch and adjoining deck. A truly special property.
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A Snowville Gem on 22 acres, with open fields, gardens, barns, 1, 000 ft of Snow Brook frontage plus a small pond. A wonderful sunny private setting, for a Gambrel Style home with charming wood floors, custom wood paneling, screened porch, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.
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Crystal Lake Cottage with 200 feet of frontage on one of New Hampshires most pristine lakes. Enjoy mountain views across the water and experience the beauty as the Loons call carries across the water. This seasonal cottage has a wonderful great room with fieldstone fireplace and a large screened-in porch.
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Crystal Lake in beautiful scenic Eaton, NH is w/in walking distance from this spacious home. A sunny & bright open living/dining area features a fireplace & vaulted ceiling. Large Master bedroom suite w/private balcony. Family room has a gas fireplace on a brick hearth, attached garage, a practical home with fun entertainment spaces & central air.
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This country home has several wonderful upgrades in recent years--including a whole new kitchen and dining area and bright, sunny MBR with walk-in closet. On a classic New Eng. rd, the property enjoys a beautiful setting, with a nice yard & view out to Mt Chocorua. King Pine Ski & 300 acre Audabon preserve nearby, and beach rights to Crystal Lake.
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Several pastoral fields that were farmed in the past with a partial log sided house and a wood fireplace in the living room. Located in Eaton within a mile of Crystal Lake Beach. Nice sunny location. 17 Plus Acres.
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Snowville Getaway on 3 acres with attractive grounds, 30 x 33 Barn and even a tennis court. The large living room has a custom built large granite fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Very pleasant, quiet rural setting with westerly views.
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