8 Matthews Road, Swanzey, NH — Open House Sat & Sun, April 18

This Weekend

Open House — come walk the property.

No appointment needed. Stop by either day, meet the listing agent, and see why buyers from Boston, Connecticut, and New York are driving north. Coffee on us.

Saturday

April 18, 2026

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Drop in any time during the window.

Sunday

April 19, 2026

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Can't make Saturday? Sunday works too.

8 Matthews Road, Swanzey, NH 03446
Corner of NH Route 10 and Sawyers Crossing Road · 5 minutes south of Keene

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Video Tour

Walk the house before you drive up.

Start at the covered entry, move through the kitchen and living area, and end in the backyard on the rail trail. Best viewed full-screen with sound on.

Prefer stills? Scroll down for the full gallery, or schedule a private walk-through.

The Home

Turnkey and move-in ready.

Open-concept main floor, hickory hardwoods, and a wood-burning fireplace. A bedroom set up as a dedicated home office, a spacious primary suite, and a back deck that opens onto the trail. Nestled in the trees on a private lot.

More Than Meets the Eye

The details that make this home different.

Beyond the listing photos, a few things that don't always come through in a drive-by: extra finished space below, a bonus shed, and a setting most Boston-area buyers won't find at this price.

The Setting

Tucked into the woods

Mature trees, landscaped gardens, and direct rail-trail access off the back of the lot. Total quiet, under ten minutes from downtown Keene.

+876 sq ft

Finished lower level

Pictured: the legal 5th bedroom — a big, light, wood-floored room with a sliding barn door through to a walk-in closet and the full spa-shower bath. It plays equally well as a rec room, media space, or teen hangout. Next to it sits a small windowless den and plenty of storage. With its own bath and separate entrance potential, the lower level is set up to convert into a self-contained in-law suite — and Swanzey permits accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Bonus Room

Wood-paneled flex space

Vaulted ceiling, sun-washed windows, and classic knotty pine — reading nook, guest space, or a third home-office setup.

Custom Plaster Finish

Hand-troweled Marmorino shower

A seamless, hand-applied Italian Marmorino plaster finish — the same lime-and-marble-dust technique used in high-end European spas — with a rain head and built-in niche. There's no grout and no tile lines; the whole shower reads as one continuous, waterproof sculpted surface.

Outdoor

Bonus shed

Beyond the 2-car attached garage — a separate shed for the mower, bikes, kayaks, and all the seasonal New England gear.

Layout

See the full floor plan

Two floors plus a finished basement, totaling 2,484 sq ft of living space with an intuitive open-concept main level and bedrooms clustered upstairs.

The Neighborhood

Welcome to the Monadnock Region.

Swanzey is a quiet New England town tucked against the Ashuelot River, 5 minutes south of Keene. You get real countryside with walking trails, covered bridges, and Mt Monadnock on the horizon — plus a full-service college town with restaurants, a hospital, and a regional airport in your back pocket.

8 minto Main St, Keene

23,000population (Keene)

0 mito Ashuelot Rail Trail

0%state income tax

8 Matthews Rd Keene points of interest Mt Monadnock (approx.)

The Monadnock Region — what you’ll actually do here

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Why This Home

Built for the life you actually want.

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Space that works

5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an open main floor — room for a growing family, two home offices, and a guest suite without stepping on each other.

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Nature at the back door

The Ashuelot Rail Trail abuts the back property line — walk, run, or cycle right out the back door, with miles of riverside gravel in either direction. Seasonal views of Swanzey's covered bridge from the property.

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Minutes to Keene

A vibrant college town with restaurants, coffee, a hospital, a regional airport, and the things you'd miss if you were truly remote.

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Remote-work ready

Fiber-capable internet in the Monadnock region. Two rooms ready to serve as dedicated offices, plus a main-floor nook for afternoon calls.

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No state income tax

New Hampshire has no state income tax and no sales tax. For most households relocating from MA, CT, or NY, that's five figures a year — every year.

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Classic New England

Hickory hardwoods, a wood-burning fireplace, and a master en-suite. The character you came north for, without the fixer-upper surprise.

From Your City

Closer than you think.

Usable as a primary residence, a remote-work base, or a weekend escape. Pull in off Route 10 and you're home.

From Boston, MA

2 hr 9 min

~115 miles · I-90 → Rte 2 → Rte 10

From Hartford, CT

1 hr 55 min

~97 miles · I-91 N to Brattleboro

From New York, NY

4 hr 11 min

~240 miles · I-91 N via Hartford

The Price Compare

What $640,000 buys, by zip code.

Same list price, very different square footage. This is why buyers are moving to the Monadnock region.

Market	Home at ~$640K	Bedrooms	Sq Ft	Lot
Swanzey, NH (this listing)	5BR / 3.5BA Colonial	5	~2,600	Private lot, rail trail
Newton, MA	1BR/1BA condo, no parking	1	~650–800	None
Cambridge, MA	Small 2BR condo	2	~750–900	None
West Hartford, CT	3BR mid-century ranch	3	~1,600–1,800	Small suburban lot
Westchester County, NY	2BR co-op or dated 3BR	2–3	~1,100–1,500	Shared / small
Brooklyn, NY	Studio / 1BR condo	0–1	~450–650	None

Market values are directional and reflect typical Q1 2026 listings. Final comps depend on condition, street, and day-on-market.

Do the Math

Estimate your annual state income tax savings.

New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages. Move here from MA, CT, or NY and you keep more of every paycheck.

Current state Household income

Estimates state income tax only. NYC adds local income tax. Property tax varies by town; NH property tax is higher per $1000 but offsets against income/sales tax savings for most households.

Estimated Annual Savings

$12,500

vs. Massachusetts at $250,000 income

Schedule a Tour

Come see it in person.

Pick a time that works on Michael's calendar — or just call or text. Private showings available evenings and weekends. Virtual tours by request.

Michael Chapdelaine

REALTOR® · Aimpoint Realty Group

Keller Williams Metropolitan

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