96 Highland Ridge Rd, Barrington, NH 03825

Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this Colonial is set on 1.84 acres in Highland Ridge, an established wooded neighborhood convenient to scenic lakes and ponds, hiking trails, Nippo Lake Golf Club, and shopping in every direction. Barrington offers a peaceful rural setting just west of Dover, with easy access to UNH, Portsmouth, the Seacoast, and routes north. The formal front of the home makes a striking first impression, but the backyard may make you never want to leave! Gorgeous hardscaping and carefully tended perennial gardens create a private outdoor retreat. The well-equipped gazebo features electricity, a ceiling fan, cable outlet, screens, and a three-season enclosure, while the 12' x 16' shed provides valuable additional storage. Inside, the sellers meticulous care over eight years is evident throughout. Much of the main level has been professionally painted, and hardwood flooring has been added both upstairs and downstairs. The inviting family room is warmed by a gas fireplace, while the dedicated dining room can be styled as formally or casually as desired. A generous eat-in kitchen offers tile flooring, stainless-steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, a pantry, and a center island topped with quartz. The convenient laundry and half bath are just steps away. A separate flex room, currently used as an office, completes the main level. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private full bath. Two additional generously sized bedrooms share a se