- beds
- 6
- baths
- 5
- sq ft
- 4,864
- Built
- 1890
477 E Mountain Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
Residential · Active · MLS #5061096
Listing Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty | Andrew Peterson
The home
About this home
Welcome to 477 East Mountain Road – Peterborough’s Crown Jewel! Perched on prestigious East Mountain Road, the magnificent “Knights Hill” estate,once the historic home of conservationist and benefactor Josie Kane,has been meticulously restored to its former grandeur while enhanced with modern luxuries. Encompassing 6/7 bedrooms, 5 baths, and approximately 5,000 square feet of sophisticated living space, the residence is surrounded by hundreds of acres of meadows, woodlands, and includes conserved land, ensuring unrivaled privacy and sweeping ridge views across the Monadnock region. A long, scenic private drive leads to a stately courtyard and guest cottage. Through a grand mahogany doorway, the soaring great room impresses with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and a commanding stucco fireplace. The chef’s kitchen with granite island and octagonal breakfast alcove serves as the heart of the home, while the owner’s wing offers dual elegant baths and a refined private retreat. Guests are graciously accommodated in a standalone cottage or in the carriage house apartment with its own kitchen, bath, and private entry perfect for in-laws, staff, or extended stays. Outdoor living features expansive bluestone terraces, manicured gardens, and open columned porches framing some of New England’s finest mountain views. Just minutes from downtown Peterborough and within easy reach of Boston, this extraordinary estate is a rare legacy offering that combines history, seclusion, and timel
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior3 property facts
- Rooms
- 16
- Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, Steam, Oil
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile, Other
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1890
- Garage
- 5
- Parking
- 5
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities3 property facts
- Lot size
- 70.15 acres
- Water
- Well
- Zoning
- R
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $29,211
- Assessment year
- 2025
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$12,522 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $10,088
- Property tax
- $2,434
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $29,211. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Listing history
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Price & market context
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| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $1,995,000 | $612,000226% above local |
| Price / sq ft | $410 | $33323% above local |
| Days on market | 346 | 102239% above local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 11, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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