Situated in the most picturesque corner of southwest NH at the foothills of Mt Monadnock and surrounding Dublin Lake is the Dublin Summer Colony. The Thistles, built in 1888 for American composer George Luther Foote, is one of 45 architecturally and historically significant, Victorian era summer "cottages" that make up the Colony which drew many social, political, and artistic persons and families to the area. The home is sited for maximum privacy on 20+/- acres and faces south with picture-perfect views of Mt. Monadnock. The property abuts conserved forest south of Dark Pond and Hurricane Hill, to which the property is connected by private and public trails. Designed in the shingle style by the English architect Henry Vaughan, the 5,471 square-foot home was constructed with the highest levels of craftsmanship for the period, featuring arched passageways, decorative moldings, beadboard wainscoting, well preserved random width old growth pine flooring and mahogany bannisters.  

The large kitchen was entirely renovated in 2018-2019 with Vermont Cabinetry custom cabinets, all new high-end appliances, and Vermont soapstone countertops. The kitchen features a large walk-in pantry with a 48-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, original pie safe and cabinetry. The original butler’s pantry with large “German silver” sink and original cabinetry includes an ice box and serving window. 

Across the entire front of the home is a wide porch with mahogany bannisters, a large portion of which is screened, to take in the views of the broad lawn and Mt. Monadnock. The main entrance accessed by the porch, has a large Dutch door into the formal entryway with coffered ceilings and fireplace. There is also a large parlor with a fireplace, an office with library shelving, a bathroom with period fixtures, and a beautiful dining room with a fireplace.

The second floor has five bedrooms, three en-suite, and five baths. The primary suite has a fireplace, enormous bay window, a large walk-in closet, an attached dressing room and a recently renovated bathroom with Italian tiles, large double shower, bidet, and Waterworks fixtures.

Behind the main house is a two-bedroom guest house, a heated workshop and a beautiful music conservatory with a high, beamed ceiling, parquet floors, and a large fireplace and a three-bay garage. The original carriage house, located down the lawn from the main house, has been converted to a charming three-bedroom guest house with a new, full foundation.

This peaceful, very private setting includes gorgeous lilacs, gardens, open spaces, and wooded trails. Just 20 minutes to Keene and one hour to Manchester Regional Airport.