The Benson Estate

Some properties are merely real estate. This is living history. George Benson chose this hill deliberately in 1896 — because some places simply announce themselves as extraordinary. One hundred and thirty years of Derry history agree with him. Now it is your turn. Standing on North Shore Road since 1896, the Benson Estate was conceived by prominent local merchant George W. Benson as a statement of permanence — a Victorian farmhouse of remarkable character, its wraparound porch stretching wide like open arms, its cupola-crowned carriage barn rising beside it like a proud companion. For well over a century, this ensemble has overlooked the shimmering waters of Beaver Lake, unchanged in its bones, unwavering in its dignity. Presented for the first time in a generation, the Benson Estate on North Shore Road is one of Rockingham County's most singular offerings — a landmark Victorian property, completely and meticulously renovated from the ground up, accompanied by three Planning Board-approved building lots and deeded access to Beaver Lake. Built in 1896 by prominent local merchant George W. Benson, this iconic estate has presided over the shores of Beaver Lake for nearly 130 years. Its profile — a grand white clapboard Victorian farmhouse joined by a cupola-crowned red carriage barn — is as immediately recognizable today as it was when a horse-drawn sleigh last crossed its grounds. What has changed, entirely and without compromise, is everything within. The Residence & Barn The seven-bedroom main house has undergone a complete, ground-up renovation — every system, surface, and structural element brought to modern standard while preserving the gracious proportions and architectural integrity of the original 1896 construction. The wraparound porch, black-shuttered windows, and steeply pitched roofline remain as composed and commanding as ever. Inside, seven generous bedrooms and elegantly scaled living spaces make this equally suited to a large family, a multi-generational household, or an executive retreat. The carriage barn — a masterwork of New England vernacular architecture, distinguished by its gambrel roofline, signature cupola, and weathervane — has been similarly transformed through ground-up renovation. Its soaring interior volume and large-format barn doors present limitless potential: garage, guest quarters, studio, workshop, or a combination thereof. Together, the house and barn form one of the most architecturally distinguished estate compounds in the region. Beaver Lake — Deeded Access The property carries deeded lakefront access to Beaver Lake, among the most sought-after addresses in Derry. The grounds roll naturally from the residence down through a private lawn and garden to the wooded lake edge — offering swimming, boating, fishing, and year-round recreation as a permanent feature of daily life here, not an occasional privilege. The Development Portfolio — Three Approved Lots Recorded at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds, Book 4515 / Page 2823, and surveyed by Promised Land Survey, LLC, the subdivision plat (Map 55, Lot 22, approved October 13, 2020) establishes three individually entitled, Planning Board-approved building lots with frontage on both Northly Road and North Shore Road. Wetland delineation is complete. All entitlement work is done. The three lots may be developed as a private family compound, sold individually as premium lake-community residential parcels, or held as appreciating land assets in one of New Hampshire's most desirable suburban markets. In any configuration, the embedded value is immediate and significant. Location & Financial Advantage Derry is positioned 42 miles north of Boston and 11 miles from Manchester, with convenient access to I-93 and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. The White Mountains, Portsmouth, and the New Hampshire Seacoast are each within an hour. As a New Hampshire property, this estate carries no state income tax and no state sales tax — a compelling financial distinction for buyers relocating from Massachusetts or any income-tax state. Derry itself is consistently recognized as one of New Hampshire's finest communities — safe, highly rated for its schools, rich in outdoor recreation, and home to Beaver Lake, one of the area's premier residential addresses. The Summary Main Residence: 7 Bedrooms — Complete Ground-Up Renovation. Carriage Barn: Cupola & Weathervane — Complete Ground-Up Renovation. Water Rights: Deeded Beaver Lake Access. Building Lots: 3 Planning Board-Approved, Fully Entitled. Registry: Rockingham County — Book 4515 / Page 2823. Road Frontage: Northly Road & North Shore Road. Distance to Boston: 42 Miles. Distance to Manchester: 11 Miles. State Income Tax: None. State Sales Tax: None. Originally built for a family who understood that the finest investments are those built to last — the Benson Estate now offers its next steward not merely a home, but a legacy, a lakefront, and a rare development opportunity, all in one address. North Shore Road, Derry, NH 03038 | Rockingham County, New Hampshire Exclusively offered for private sale by The Ashby Group Development financing available Listed by: Brian Logue, The Ashby Group LLC, Office : 617-395-9966 Direct : 508-942-8341 Drew Shane, The Ashby Group LLC, 310-339-8896, 53 State Street, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02109