1601 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Sale Price: $525,000

This beautifully and meticulously maintained home is a definite must-see! Pride of ownership exudes inside and out. The attention to detail the current owners have paid will certainly be appreciated by all who see it, including the yard which is a gorgeous, purposeful low-maintenance oasis. From the minute you step inside, you'll see and feel the love the owners have for this home. Sunny beautiful front-to-back living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and an office nook. Formal dining room for family meals that will have been prepared in this comfy Provencal kitchen built with ease of meal preparation in mind - efficiently arranged with lots of corian counter space, German tile backsplashes, and plenty of storage for all your creative needs. Step down from the kitchen to a 20 x 20 family room complete with an entertaining area and separate kitchenette with handy pass-through window from the kitchen, surround sound, and beautiful views of the gorgeous backyard. Upstairs you'll find a front-to-back light-filled master bedroom with walk-in closet and a very nice private bath, 2 more bedrooms and another beautiful full bath. The full basement offers plenty of storage, a nice clean laundry area, 5 yr young multi-zone high efficiency FHA gas heating system and a 2 yr old water heater. Enjoy the central AC in warmer months. The grounds of this home are just beautiful, and the backyard is a very special and private tranquil oasis in the midst of Portsmouth living.