A rare opportunity to acquire a landmark 13,400 square foot Greek Revival estate in Canaan’s historic district, offered as a ready platform for a boutique inn, event venue, or mixed-use lodging concept without a forced construction timeline. Set on approximately two acres of landscaped grounds with mature trees and deeded access to Canaan Street Lake, the property is located along a scenic and historically preserved corridor. Originally built in 1798 as a stagecoach stop and later serving as a popular inn and the home of Cardigan Mountain School, the property carries a long legacy of hospitality use. The interior has been professionally gutted, creating a clean canvas to execute your own vision. Existing plans contemplate a 21 room interior corridor layout, however the property is offered without obligation to complete a specific design, allowing buyers full control over scale, phasing, and capital deployment. This offering is well suited for boutique hotel or inn operators, event and retreat venue owners, hospitality groups seeking a New England presence, or lifestyle investors pursuing a phased or mixed use concept consistent with local approvals. The seller is open to owner financing with favorable terms, providing additional flexibility for qualified buyers. Offered as is Seller is a licensed NH real estate broker.

Listing courtesy of James Doucette of Jim Doucette Real Estate, LLC jdoucet@worldpath.net



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