5 Distinctive New England Listings from Farmsteads to Coastal Retreats

Tucked into the landscape of Woodbury, Open Meadow Farm unfolds across 9.88 scenic acres, where fenced pastures and beautiful gardens frame a classic farmstead setting. A 4-stall barn anchors the property for equestrian pursuits, while ponds and a brook add a quiet, natural rhythm to daily life. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home is designed for easy living, with a screened porch that invites long summer evenings and an office suited to working from home. Practical spaces include a full basement, along with both attached and detached garages for storage and hobbies. Recent updates bring everyday confidence, including a new heating system, generator, and mini-splits. Set just 90 minutes from NYC, it offers a rural retreat that still feels within reach of the city.

Set on a two-level site along US-202 in Winthrop, this turnkey automotive business opportunity is designed for visibility and throughput, with exposure to 20,000+ cars daily. The 6,384± sq ft facility is organized around a 60’x100’ shop equipped with three lifts and radiant heat, supporting everything from routine auto repair to specialized work in an engine rebuilding/machine shop. A dedicated paint booth and mixing system expands service capability, while a 960± sq ft mezzanine adds flexible space overhead. Outdoors, the property is arranged for display of 75+ vehicles, complemented by additional office/storage buildings that keep operations efficient and inventory-ready. With a backlog of work and seller support in place, the setting is primed for a smooth transition into day-to-day production.

Along the water’s edge in Tamworth, New Hampshire, this acreage unfolds beside the clear waters of the meandering Swift River, with a view of Mount Chocorua anchoring the horizon. The setting feels both serene and connected, positioned in the heart of town and centrally located between the White Mountains and the Lakes Region. A duplex-style cabin is joined by five stand-alone cabins, strategically placed in the woods to preserve privacy and a sense of retreat. Days here can follow the seasons: nearby skiing when snow falls, access to snowmobile trails, and lakes for fishing when the weather turns warm. Whether envisioned as an investment property or a family compound, the layout invites a shared gathering place with space to slip away into the trees, and return to the river’s steady, calming rhythm.

Size: 6+ acres

Set on approximately 0.85 acres in Ogunquit’s sought-after Ocean Heights neighborhood, this executive coastal home balances privacy with easy access to town and shore. Just over a mile from Ogunquit Village and less than half a mile from Footbridge Beach, it offers a day-to-day rhythm shaped by ocean air and coastal convenience. Inside, more than 2,700 square feet of light-filled living space unfolds in an open plan suited to everyday living and entertaining, with hardwood floors, two fireplaces—including a double-sided design—and a sunken great room. A granite-appointed kitchen flows naturally into the dining and family areas. A screened and glass-enclosed porch creates an easy retreat outdoors. Upstairs, the primary suite features two large walk-in closets, alongside two guest suites with ensuite baths; one opens to a large balcony and a rooftop deck with pretty Atlantic Ocean views.

Steps from the sandy shores of Drakes Island Beach, Pine Cottage offers an easy, sunlit take on coastal living in Wells. Set back from the road beneath a stand of mature pines, the home has remained in the same family since the 1930s, carrying a sense of continuity that’s increasingly rare. A bright front porch and sunroom shape the daily rhythm—morning coffee with filtered light, then out to the welcoming outdoor spaces. With four bedrooms and two baths, it’s designed for beach weekends and long summers alike, while an oversized, surveyed lot leaves room for lawn games and the possibility of expansion. Spend afternoons on the deck, take morning walks by the ocean, and let the day end with sunsets in one of Maine’s most sought-after beach communities.