Unique Luxurious Gothic Castle, gorgeous views of lake/mountain 500 acre estate!

Unique Luxurious Gothic Castle, gorgeous views of lake/mountain 500 acre estate!

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Castle in the Fall
Master bedroom
Basement Bar , pool table in the back ground. BYOB
TV pit and Kitchen
Jenny's Room

Overview of Unique Luxurious Gothic Castle, gorgeous views of lake/mountain 500 acre estate!

5 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Fitzwilliam, NH
  • Popular LocationFranklin Pierce University9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of the Pines18 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonadnock State Park27 min drive
  • AirportManchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

3rd Floor Ballroom

Guest Bedroom

Jenny's Room

Library

Lizzie's Room

Master Bedroom

Playroom

Sewing Room

Tyler's Room

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor

Toilet

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Kids Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Third Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Unique Luxurious Gothic Castle, gorgeous views of lake/mountain 500 acre estate!

Located atop of a hill, amidst 500 acres with miles of walking & groomed x-country ski trails, outdoor hot tub, & 5000 gallon swimming pool. This extraordinary 11,000 sq. ft. castle has incredible views of Mt. Monadnock from the N & lake/ beach from the South.
Enjoy the solitude & amazing sunsets on this gorgeous property in Rindge, NH. Great for family reunions, retreats, etc. Please note: no weddings, banquets, or receptions, only housing of such.

The castle was built by the owner & completed in 1995. The interior design is unique in it's secret stairways, slate & hardwood floors throughout, Gothic arches w/ faux stone walls, a huge formal yet comfortable living room w/ a marble & granite fireplace offset w/ a gorgeous grand piano, 9 foot ceilings,authentic tapestries & scrolled glass doors that open into a large Wedgwood style dining room offering a recessed ceiling w/ a lighted sunset. The basement bar/game room & third floor playroom will insure that Everyone of all ages will have fun!
The finished basement provides the renter with a professional size foos ball table, full size ping-pong table, professional size pool table, game card table with complete kit, dart board, and full mahogany bar area with with beautifully engraved wood throughout. Includes glassware, washing area, all wooden handcrafted stools and seating for a full house!
All kids will love the 3rd floor play area with a lego table and oodles of legos, games to play, dolls houses, horse stalls, kitchen and dress up area and much much more! Don't forget to jump on the newly upgraded trampoline as well! There is TV and game player access too!
Because we are located on a hill many hours are spent sliding (at your own risk) down the hill for kids from 2-99!
We also provide a huge Cedarworks play set and a treehouse located nearby.
If you need more entertainment head to the beach for a swim or boating, fishing, sunning, or paddle boarding. We also have Volley ball at the beach, corn hole, swim dock, life preservers, and noodles!
Take a walk around the lake to see the dam, and the many trails that are accessible to you (maps are provided).
Take a walk over our bridges and watch for the water fountain starting in the evening by the bridge next to the island (you can view it from the patio at the house!)
After sunset, sit to eat in the dining room and create your own sunset by the dimmer switch and the painted ceiling giving you a beautiful sunset scene! Add to that with the fireplace located in the dining room, living room, library, and master bedroom!
Every bedroom has a wonderful view of the mountain and/or the water as well!
The front of the Castle boasts beautiful flowers in spring and summer and fall, and decorated Christmas trees and lights outside in the trees throughout the yard.
The Castle has secret doorways throughout so don't hesitate to try to find them from the basement all the way to the 3rd floor are doors that are hidden and a joy for many to find!
If you feel you need more excitement, head to the top of the highest touret located on the fourth floor (where the exercise equipment is located) and climber the ladder to look out for a spectacular view of the water and Mount Monadnock. It is truly breathtaking!
We provide fully made beds for all and towels to use during your stay. There are plenty of pots and pans, kitchen utensils and staples if needed.
We hope that you enjoy this property as much as we do when we are here!


SOME NEW UPGRADES INCLUDE;
1. AIR-CONDITIONING IS NOW ON ALL THREE FLOORS,
2. THE LIBRARY HAS JUST BEEN UPGRADED COMPLETELY DONE IN MAHOGANY WOOD BOASTING CABINETS, SHELVES, A FIREPLACE ! LOCATE THE SECRET DOORWAY IN THIS NEW AREA AND ENJOY THE SECRET-STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO MANY SECRET DOORWAYS!
3. A NEW TOURET SURROUNDING THE NEWLY BUILT FIRE-PIT! THIS IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HOT TUB AREA TO SUPERVISE THOSE USING IT.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: The Guest must be at least THIRTY (30) YEARS OLD to rent the property. Please note that this is very important as YOU WILL HAVE FULL RESPONSIBILITY of the castle while you rent it. THIS IS OUR HOME, SO PLEASE TREAT IT WITH RESPECT, JUST AS YOU WOULD WANT SOMEONE TO CARE FOR YOUR HOME. THANK YOU.

Due to Town Zoning, we have to strictly limit the amount of people in the castle or on the grounds, for any gathering including WEDDINGS, BANQUETS, or RECEPTION to 22 people in total, even if they do not stay over night.

FIREWORKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED BY THE TOWN OF RINDGE. NO FIREWORKS ON THE PREMISES OR ON THE BEACH. IF ANY FIREWORKS ARE HEARD BY THE NEIGHBORS, THE POLICE WILL BE CALLED AND YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DEPOSIT.

THERE IS A 10pm OUTDOOR NOISE ORDINANCE; THIS MEANS ALL NOISE MUST BE INSIDE CASTLE AFTER THIS TIME.

THE FIREPIT MUST NOT BE MOVED. IT IS 25 feet FROM THE PROPERTY WHICH IS THE REQUIRED DISTANCE ACCORDING TO THE FIRE CODES. THE FIREPIT AT THE HOME AND AT THE BEACH CAN ONLY BE USED FROM 5pm-9am.
THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL RULES LISTED ABOVE, AND FOLLOWING THEM ACCORDINGLY.

Property manager

John & Lynda Hunt
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Cedarworks swingset

Events

Events allowed
Maximum 22 people in the Castle or on the property

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum of 10 cars, extra will be $100 per car deduction from the deposit
Maximum 22 people in the Castle or on the property
Use 1000 Sauvola RD. No access from Sunridge Road, gates are locked

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Maximum 22 people in the Castle or on the property
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 052831

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Fitzwilliam

Located in Fitzwilliam, this castle is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rhododendron State Park and Cathedral of the Pines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Dennison State Recreation Area and Monadnock State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Ava Marie Handmade Chocolates and Jacobs Hill. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Franklin Pierce University - 9 min drive
  • Jowder's Cove Beach - 16 min drive
  • Laurel Lake - 16 min drive
  • Cathedral of the Pines - 18 min drive
  • Monadnock State Park - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Fitchburg Station - 37 min drive
  • Nashua, NH (ASH-Nashua Municipal) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Lickety Splitz - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 7 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 8 min drive
  • Aroma Joe’s - 13 min drive

Reviews

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway Weekend
Rented the Castle for a Mom's get-a-way weekend to celebrate my 40th with 8 friends. The house and the property were fantastic and we had a wonderful stay. There was plenty of space so we could have our own rooms and sleep in. The kitchen was very well equipped and we enjoyed cooking together and exploring the castle and grounds - there's a great easy 45 min hike around the lake. Highly recommend bringing tiaras to wear in the hot tub while sipping mulled wine on a lovely fall day. Definitely looking forward to coming back with our families someday, there was plenty of space and activities for all ages to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

maryann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great way to spend your 60th Birthday
What a wonderful time we had doing a surprise 60th Birthday for my husband. there were 14 of us. The weather was great. so it gave up plenty of time to go and do some hiking. Everything you could need was at the Castle. The Game room and bar was awesome and we used often. Can't wait to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

5/5 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
This property is amazing. My family and I had a wonderful time. Everything was just as it was listed. Mike the caretaker was as nice as could be. Stopped by in the morning to see if we needed anything. Answered all of our questions about the trails and the property. The paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks worked out great for us. We had a ball. The house is beautiful. Plenty of room for everyone. We felt like royalty. Thank you, Linda & John.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a large group
We have so much fun at this house. Big enough to fit 16+ guests comfortably. Fun game room, large dining room, lots of bedrooms. But then quiet areas if you need some downtime. The grounds are great for long walks. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by John & Lynda Hunt

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The only entrance to the castle is Sauvola Drive which is off Able Road in Rindge, NH close to the Rindge/Fitzwillaim town line. Google has Hunt Castle at 1000 Sauvola DR.There is a designated Castle Beach marked specifically for you.

This home is our primary residence. Our children grew up in this home and now return to visit with their families. Construction began in the fall 1993 and finished in 1995. John's love of Castles began when he was a young child and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania. As an adult he found this beautiful 500+ acreage of land quite by accident in the woods of New Hampshire. The plans to build this home began after much travel throughout, Europe exploring other castles. Today, after our five children have grown up and left this wonderful home, they continue to return to this gorgeous property to come together as a quite large extended family. We continue to celebrate many of the holidays here with our family and have now opened it up to you so that you may enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The Cathedreal of the Pines is a must see located in Rindge 5 minutes away with beautiful gardens; a historical landmark you would not want to miss. In less than 30 minutes, one can venture to Mount Monadnock, the most climbed mountain in the world. For the first time climbers, Pack Monadnock , only 25 minutes drive (across from Temple Mountain), is also a great family climb for those who have younger children. The views are spectacular. The town of Fitzwilliam, approximately 10 minutes away, is famous for it's Antiques. The town of Peterborough ( approximately 20 minute drive or less) well known for the 'Peterborough Players' theatre house, was also the setting for the well known play 'Our Town'. It also has many cozy shops and wonderful restaurants. The bustling city of Keene is great for window shopping, fine dining, and entertainment. The Colonial Theatre in Keene, features plays with some well know actors, singers and comedians and is located on Main St. Twinkle Town miniature golf can also be enjoyed by all and is located between the towns of Rindge and Keene approximately 15 minutes away. Besides our beautiful beach and lake, there are many other lakes and state parks that are close by (not more than 20 minutes drive) for a great beach day.

What makes this property unique

The Castle is passive solar with cooling window treatments in summer and warming in winter along with solar panels. In summers the Castle is NEWLY air-conditioned on the first floor with a unit built in above the pit area. The second and third floors are air-conditioned as well (completed over the past 2 years). Newly built pit area for night-time entertainment and socializing. Private beach w/ several boats including kayaks 1&2 person, paddleboats, paddle boards, sailboat, and a Canoe. Swimming, sunning and fishing are a must! Volley ball and Corn-hole is set up at the beach with a storage shed for life jackets, paddles, chairs and sails. Port-a potty is set up for your convenience. Weber grill and fire pit at the beach as well. The pool is located on the East side of the Castle with granite steps leading down. The grounds are immaculately groomed and in spring and summer the flowers are abundant. On the south side at the bottom of the hill is a large Cedarworks playset for the kids with plenty of space on the field for soccer, field hockey, lacrosse etc.
In winter the hill is a fun place to go sledding and the lake out front is ready for skating. There are over 500 acres of trails for hiking the fall, spring and summer, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the winter. There is also a disc golf course used year-round weather permitting.
Don't forget to notice the bridge on the south side that lights up at night and the fountain in front of it that sprays at sunset for approximately 4 hours!

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