Living in Moultonborough

Moultonborough stretches along the northern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee in Carroll County, encompassing Castle in the Clouds, a historic mountaintop estate turned museum and nature preserve. The town's mix of lake, mountain, and forest land gives it a varied recreational landscape. Winnipesaukee's shoreline supports boating and lakefront properties, while Castle in the Clouds and the surrounding Ossipee Mountains draw hikers year-round. The town's commercial center is modest, with most larger shopping trips heading to Center Harbor or Meredith. Housing in Moultonborough ranges widely, from modest inland homes to premium lakefront estates, reflecting the town's mix of year-round residents and wealthy seasonal homeowners. The town attracts nature lovers, retirees, and second-home buyers drawn to its combination of lake and mountain scenery.