Why Live in Bradford
Bradford, a neighborhood in Newbury, offers a range of housing options from ranch-style, Cape Cod, and colonial homes to expansive farmland and lakefront properties on Lake Massasecum. Home prices vary, with residential homes typically between $300,000 and $575,000, while larger properties on the outskirts can reach up to $2 million. Bradford is known for its rural charm, with homes often set back from country roads and surrounded by towering trees. The area is within 10 miles of Sunapee, providing easy access to Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee State Park, which offer resort activities, beaches, ski slopes, and hiking trails. Locally, Lake Massasecum provides recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and ice skating, with amenities at Lake Massasecum Park and Campground and a private beach at French’s Park. Bradford’s small-town feel is complemented by local businesses like Sweet Beet Market + Café and the long-standing Appleseed Restaurant. Community events are frequent, including a summer concert series, Independence Day celebrations, and holiday festivities. The area is car-dependent, with Route 103 and Route 114 being the main thoroughfares, and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport about 40 miles away. Schools in the area include Kearsarge Regional Middle and High Schools, both highly rated, and the private Mount Royal Academy in nearby Sunapee.
