The entry fee of $125 is meant to cover the selling costs of the home, and with thousands of entries worldwide, Sage has covered the cost of the home and built a comfortable retirement fund for herself.
The essay need only be comprised of 200 words or less and winners and runners-up will be chosen by two judges by May of 2015.
The inn is a promising business to own. With year-round tourism for all types of recreational outdoor activities, and Kezar Lake in close proximity, guests are sure to be filing in during any season.
The inn consists of seven guest rooms, two dining rooms, and a screened-in wrap-around porch with picturesque views of the surrounding White Mountains.
The inn is furnished by antiques, provides a warm, cozy environment; whether it is the cold days of winter or the chilly nights of summer. Everything, from the parlor fireplace and piano to the light colored paints in the dining areas, make this destination feel like a true home-away-from-home.
The house itself is of historical interest: its barn was built in 1795, and the house in 1805.
For more information about the contest entry, visit www.wincenterlovellinn.com.
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