Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Lakeside Real Estate Solutions
Old Mill Properties, REALTORS has served the Newfound Lake area as Bristol's oldest continuously operating real estate firm since 1979. Founded by Don Martin and owned since 2012 by Lorna Platts Sirois, our team of local experts brings decades of combined experience in real estate transactions. Specializing in Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, and surrounding communities, we offer deep market knowledge, access to the New England Real Estate Network (MLS), and personalized service for buying, selling, and renting properties. Our agents live in the communities they serve, providing unparalleled insight into local real estate opportunities. As members of the Lakes Region Board of REALTORS, we maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritizing client safety and satisfaction.Our full-service rental department handles vacation homes, year-round residences, and income properties. With a commitment to transparency and community stewardship, we've built lasting relationships with clients who return repeatedly for our expertise. Our office remains at 507 Lake Street, Bristol, NH, offering in-person and virtual services to accommodate modern needs. Through consistent training and attention to detail, we ensure every transaction meets the highest standards of professionalism. Our legacy of trust and local expertise continues to make us the preferred choice for Newfound Lake area real estate.
Services
Real Estate Sales
Rental Management
Vacation Rentals
Property Listings
Buyer Representation
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of continuous service to the Newfound Lake community
- Our agents are lifelong residents with unmatched local market knowledge
- We maintain MLS network access for comprehensive property listings
- We provide dedicated rental management services for seasonal properties
- We prioritize client safety with flexible virtual service options
Services
Real Estate Sales
We specialize in residential real estate transactions across the Newfound Lake region. Our agents provide market analysis, pricing strategy, and negotiation expertise for sellers while helping buyers find ideal properties. With access to MLS listings and local off-market opportunities, we serve clients buying or selling single-family homes, vacation properties, and investment real estate in central New Hampshire.
Rental Management
Our full-service rental department manages seasonal and year-round properties throughout the lakes region. We handle marketing, tenant screening, lease agreements, and property maintenance coordination. From short-term vacation rentals to long-term residential leases, we offer comprehensive management solutions for property owners seeking reliable income from their real estate investments.
Vacation Rentals
We offer curated vacation rental options in prime lakeside locations. Our inventory includes furnished homes near Newfound Lake with amenities like lake access, mountain views, and proximity to recreational areas. We assist guests with booking summer rentals, winter ski accommodations, and special event stays while providing owners with occupancy management and guest services.
Buyer Representation
Our agents specialize in guiding buyers through New Hampshire's real estate market. We provide personalized property searches, mortgage pre-approval assistance, and inspection coordination. With local expertise in lakeside communities, we help clients navigate waterfront regulations, seasonal property considerations, and regional market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.
Property Listings
We create comprehensive marketing plans for property sellers in the Lakes Region. Our services include professional photography, virtual tours, MLS exposure, and targeted digital campaigns. Our agents leverage local market knowledge to price properties competitively while highlighting unique features of lakeside homes, rural estates, and investment properties to attract qualified buyers.
People
Lorna Platts Sirois
Owner
Lorna Platts Sirois has been a Newfound Lake area real estate professional since 2012, bringing decades of local market expertise to her role as owner of Old Mill Properties. A lifelong resident of Alexandria, she combines community knowledge with modern real estate practices.
Diane Masessa
Agent
Diane Masessa serves as a real estate agent specializing in lakeside properties. With extensive experience in the Bristol market, she provides personalized service to clients buying or selling homes in the scenic Newfound Lake region.
Kim Bruneau
Agent
Kim Bruneau brings local market expertise to real estate transactions in the Lakes Region. As a dedicated agent at Old Mill Properties, she focuses on connecting clients with residential and investment properties in Alexandria and surrounding communities.
Elaina Shinn
Agent
Elaina Shinn specializes in Newfound Lake area real estate, offering market insights developed through years of working with buyers and sellers in central New Hampshire. Her approach emphasizes clear communication and community knowledge.
Melanie Benton
Agent
Melanie Benton provides real estate services to clients in the Lakes Region, leveraging her understanding of local market dynamics to help buyers and sellers achieve their property goals in the Bristol area.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in real estate transactions across the Newfound Lake region, including Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, Hill, and New Hampton, NH.
Do you handle vacation property rentals?
Yes, we manage seasonal and year-round rental properties with our full-service rental department, offering both short-term vacation homes and long-term residential leases.
Are you part of the MLS network?
Yes, we participate fully in the New England Real Estate Network (MLS), providing access to comprehensive property listings across New Hampshire.
Do you offer virtual services?
Yes, we provide virtual showings and remote consultations to accommodate client needs while maintaining safety standards.
What types of properties do you handle?
We handle residential sales, vacation rentals, income properties, land parcels, and commercial real estate in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
