85 Kennard Road

Built in 2022 and only getting better — this cape-style home in Nottingham checks every box for buyers looking to trade the noise for something real. Set back from the road and surrounded by woods, this three-bedroom, two-bath cape offers the kind of privacy that's genuinely hard to find. Pull into your two-car garage and the rest of the world kind of disappears. Deer wander through the yard, the birds are loud in the best way, and on a weeknight it's quiet enough to actually decompress. The original owners have spent a few years making it their own — upgraded countertops give the kitchen a polished feel, and the newly added deck out back is already earning its keep, whether that's morning coffee with the trees or a fire going after a long day on the trails. A new fenced in yard to keep things in (or out) of your yard, and a generator hookup means a nor'easter is just another cozy night in. Central AC handles the other end of the calendar. Pawtuckaway State Park is just down the way — miles of hiking, mountain biking, and paddling just minutes from your door. The town beach is a warm-weather staple that never gets old, and Nottingham's rural character means your neighbors are more likely to be wild turkeys than anyone else. Still, you're surprisingly well-connected — the Seacoast, Manchester, and Concord are all an easy commute, making this a realistic option for buyers who want the lifestyle without sacrificing the practicality. This is better-than-new construction with all the hard decisions already made and the finishing touches already done. Move in, hang your coat, and start enjoying it from day one.