$1,489,000

The Woodlands - A rare opportunity to purchase in one of Portsmouth's most desirable communities with the acclaimed Mary C. Dondero elementary school and a list of community amenities like an inground pool, a childs pool, pickleball and tennis courts that is bound to appeal to any buyer. The home sits to the back of the neighborhood and abuts the community's common land and walking trails and is a handsome, nine room, four bedroom, 3.5 bath colonial-styled home sited on a well landscaped lot with privacy. Remarkably updated and finished, you'll find a flexible floorplan ideal for many lifestyles. Brand new primary suite with walk-in closet and new (2026) luxury full bath with subway tiled walls and heated tiled floors. There is a second alternate primary suite that features a corner gas fireplace, 10'6" vaulted ceilings with skylights, a 17'1" x 4'5" walk-in closet and an ensuite luxury bath with 4'8"x2'5" shower and tiled floors. Two additional guest bedrooms and a new (2025) full bath with heated tiled floors and a small den/homework room complete the second story. The finished walk-up third floor features a separate office/study and excercise room - both with cork flooring. The large formal dining room features a wood-burning fireplace and is directly off the formal entry foyer opposite a cozy den or media room. The updated island kitchen features subway tiled backsplash, marble and soapstone counters, a Bertazzoni-brand gas range with five burners, a 42" Subzero refrigerator, Miele speed oven and an abundance of cabinetry all open to the fireplaced great room with direct entry to the 23'4" x 11'7" screened porch which overlooks the wooded rear yard and has direct access to the 14'6" x 10'2" rear deck. A rare opportunity to purchase in this sought after community just minutes to historic downtown Portsmouth, shopping, I95 and the ocean. Showings begin Friday 9/18/26 by appointment only.