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John Lynch, former New Hampshire governor, lists his island mansion. See inside.
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The oceanfront property boasts views of Richard Branson’s and Larry Page’s islands, according to the listing agent.
The British Virgin Islands may be nearly 2,000 miles from New Hampshire, but John Lynch knew the trip to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands was worth the trip. The Granite State’s former governor, who served from 2005 to 2013, is selling his stunning island home, “Bella Beach Villa at Oil Nut Bay,” for $15,900,000.
The Wall Street Journal, which broke the story on July 17th, reported that Lynch and his wife, retired pediatrician Dr. Susan Lynch, listed their home because they want to travel. “I have mixed feelings about selling, but we don’t use it as much as we could,” Lynch told the Journal.
Measuring 6,000 square feet, the six-bed, 6.5-bath mansion, which is being sold furnished, is the picture of tropical luxury. Tucked on about a half acre on a cul-de-sac, the home is surrounded by lush foliage and meticulous landscaping, all with a prime location on the oceanfront.
Boasting a Balinese influence, the home features a single-level floor plan. Upon entrance from the long wooden walkway, you’ll find a welcoming kitchen with a breakfast bar and a dining space that measures 328 square feet in all. Under beautiful vaulted wood ceilings, it opens directly into the great room, which measures 547 square feet. It offers the ultimate gathering space with a fun nautical theme and a wall of doors that open to the patio overlooking the infinity pool.
The single-level living is a great feature, particularly when one has one children, said Roz Colthart, real estate director of Oil Nut Bay, who has the listing. “They’ve got their children, and they’ve got their grandchildren. They’ve got little toddlers in the family.”
The right wing of the home features the primary bedroom suite, which measures 343 square feet. It also embraces the same indoor/outdoor aesthetic as the rest of the home, boasting easy access to a patio of its own through sliding glass doors and a spacious stone outdoor shower. The 243-square-foot en-suite bath is expansive and provides access to a pair of walk-in closets.
This side of the home features three other suites — all are accessible from the outside and have outdoor showers.
The opposite wing of the home is similar to the right, boasting a second primary suite and another bedroom suite. However, this side also features an additional kitchen, a laundry room, a 161-square-foot fitness room, a garage, and a 158-square-foot storage space.
As you’d expect, the stunning view is one of the most coveted aspects of the home. Colthart said the view includes a look at Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the distance, as well as Eustatia Island, which belongs to Larry Page, one of the founders of Google.
“It is kind of referred to as the ‘billionaires’ playground.’ In property it’s location, location, location,” Colthart said. “I honestly think that locations for tropical homes do not get better than this.”
And talk about unique views: There are flamingos in the salt pond just off the property.
“You get that burst of pink when you walk by,” Colthart said.
Or ride by. The home comes with two golf carts, The Boston Globe reported on Wednesday.
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By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org
CONCORD – While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.
It now goes to the House for consideration.
This would be a $1 increase for those who have out of state plates going through the tolls at Hooksett, Hampton and Bedford for out-of-state plates, a 75 cent hike for those taking Hampton’s Exit 2 and on the Spaulding turnpike at Rochester, and a 50 cent hike for those taking the exit off I-93 to Hooksett.
An analysis in the bill shows that this would increase toll revenue by $53.3 million in fiscal year 2027 and go up each year to generate $81.4 million a year in 2036.
Senate Bill 627 passed on a voice vote with two Republicans, Senators Regina Birdsell of Hampstead and William Gannon of Sandown opposing.
Senator Mark E. McConkey, R-Freedom, moved to take the bill off the table and offered an amendment.
He said the last time there was a systemwide increase to the turnpike toll was 19 years ago.
“I am sure we could all agree the cost of operations…has continued to escalate when revenue is not rising with it,” and he noted that with an enterprise fund, the state can only spend what it takes in.
The state has just completed a 10-year highway plan and there was a $400 million shortfall in projects that could not be paid for under the current income.
McConkey said the measure would not increase tolls for New Hampshire drivers with a state license plate.
“Why don’t we ask our neighbors,” to pay a toll increase. “We are getting the best of all worlds,” by passing the bill, he said, including “protecting our residents” and having resources for improvements to the turnpike system.
Sen. Gannon, R-Sandown, asked McConkey if there are any studies on impacts near the border on businesses.
If implemented, McConkey said the state will be the 27th lowest in per mile cost still. McConkey said the bill would also increase from seven to 14 days the amount of time for those with NH license plates to pay for a toll adding there are other states that also have different rates for out-of-state users.
The Hampton toll cost would go from $2 to $3, while Hooksett and Bedford would rise from $1 to $2 for out-of-state plates.
New Hampshire currently has the lowest rate per mile among states with tolls roads.
The governor said she does not support a toll increase.
“We are not going to put a burden on drivers for a toll increase,” Ayotte said. “Families are struggling.”
WILTON, N.H. (WHDH) – A woman died in a Wilton, New Hampshire, house fire Wednesday morning, according to the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.
At 9:08 a.m., Wilton firefighters responded to Burns Hill Road after a caller said their home was filling up with smoke. When they arrived, a single-family home was on fire and they found out two people were still inside on the second floor.
A man and a woman were both taken out of the house by firefighters and taken to Elliott Hospital. The woman was pronounced dead and the man is in serious condition.
Officials have not released the name of the victim at this time.
At this time, investigators are looking into the cause of the fire and are trying to determine if a power outage in the area played a factor. The fire is not currently considered suspicious.
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