The New Hampshire hideout of Ghislaine Maxwell can’t sell

The secluded New Hampshire estate where Ghislaine Maxwell was famously arrested in 2020 has seen a notable price reduction just three months after hitting the market for $2.5 million. The property, located in Bradford, spans 156 acres and offers breathtaking mountain views, two standalone dwellings, and expansive acreage surrounded by conservation land.

Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was apprehended at the estate by federal agents on July 2, 2020, following nearly a year of evading capture. Authorities were able to track her down using GPS data from her cellphone. Maxwell had sought refuge at the rural compound shortly after Epstein’s death in 2019.

The property was last sold in December 2019 for $1.1 million through an LLC linked to Maxwell and her then-partner, Scott Borgerson. This purchase raised suspicions due to Maxwell’s murky financial status, which included numerous bank accounts and complex financial transactions.

Despite its dark past, the property is now listed for $2.37 million, down from the original asking price. The main timber-frame residence and detached guest barn feature two bedrooms each, with luxurious amenities such as a great room with a fieldstone fireplace, a sunroom with a wood-burning stove, and panoramic views from every room. Outside, the estate boasts fields, a workshop, an equipment garage, private walking trails, and a pond fed by a waterfall.

However, the property has struggled to attract buyers, likely due to its association with Maxwell’s criminal activities. Real estate agent Cara Ameer of Coldwell Banker believes that the property’s notoriety and the prospect of financially supporting Maxwell or her affiliates deter potential buyers. The negative publicity surrounding the estate may prove insurmountable, despite its impressive features.

Nevertheless, Ameer acknowledges that opportunistic buyers may see this as a chance to negotiate a deal on a luxury property. If the estate is sold close to the reduced asking price, it would still represent a significant return on the $1.1 million investment made in 2019, more than doubling its value despite its tainted history. The fate of the property remains uncertain as it continues to linger on the market, overshadowed by its infamous former occupant.