What do you like/dislike about Epsom, NH? (Manchester, Concord: mobile home, buying)

[Diana Evelyn]

Hello! I have been a frequent lurker here and have appreciated the resource it has been.

Would anyone like to share their thoughts on Epsom? Likes/dislikes? My husband and I are looking at a property there and think that this area will be a good fit for us. We live in NY and I personally only had a chance to drive through this area fairly quickly months ago. I thought Northwood Lake was very pretty and Bear Brook State Park seems great from what I have seen online. We have two young children who we will be homeschooling but may like to take advantage of extracurricular school activities.

Thanks for your thoughts in advance!

~Diana

[pauloman]

Nice central location.... close to concord, manchester, walmart, sears, food stores etc. Yes, nearby lakes and parks.

CON: no 'pretty' downtown. Sort of 'blue collar' crossroads town. City government is pretty poor economically.

Sort of a town on the main highways that folks just drive through - suspect the real charm is 'off the main road' known mostly by the locals.

But as said, you cannot beat the location - sort of close to everything!

paul

Pittsfield (about 7 miles for Epsom)

[Ken E]

I lived in Epsom years ago and really liked it.You cant beat the location. Your within a short drive to anything you would need. I think the town government is probably pretty much the same as most small towns in the area.I agree with the above poster that best part of Epsom are the back roads out towards Bear Brook , up towards Pittsfield over by Deerfield ect. There definatly is no shortage of nice places to live.

[GraniteStater]

Epsom is close to Concord and not too far from Manchester. It has great scenery, close to lakes, and Bear Brook. I would avoid buying property close to the Suncook River as it has been having serious flooding problems the past several years due to a new avulsion. They are trying to getting federal funds to fix the flooding issues. Otherwise it is a nice rural town that is slowing growing in population.

[beth 1080]

I grew up in Epsom, and loved it. Actually, went up Fort Mt. today with my kids to pick blueberries. I would live there now, but it's too far of a commute for where I work. I also home school. It's quite close to the seacoast and the capital. Great for science and history. It seems like funding is a bit short because some of the way back roads are not well maintained. Bear Brook is AWESOME. They just built a new playground too. They have a 4H camp in the summer, many trails for hiking and mountain biking, and we used to go ice skating there in the winter. Because it's a State Park there is a small fee if you drive your car. They also have town sports up to the sixth grade. I hope that was helpful.
Beth

[Diana Evelyn]

Thanks again for the replies! We are also looking at another property in Pittsfield. I have been doing some of my own research on the town but also love to hear any personal experiences/input you would like to share, likes/dislikes etc. on this town as well.

Thanks so much!

Diana

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by Diana Evelyn

Thanks again for the replies! We are also looking at another property in Pittsfield. I have been doing some of my own research on the town but also love to hear any personal experiences/input you would like to share, likes/dislikes etc. on this town as well.

Thanks so much!

Diana

Pittsfield is a much poorer town compared with Epsom. Taxes are higher in Pittsfield and it has a large number of modulars and mobile homes. I don't know the entire history regarding why Pittsfield is economically depressed, but it has its share of problems. Epsom is quite a bit better overall IMO.