135 Lower Straw Rd, Contoocook, NH 03229

Tucked back from the road & surrounded by landscaped grounds, this Hopkinton 2-bedroom, 3-bath home offers privacy and an inviting layout. Entering through a tiled four-season sunroom with a warm wood ceiling serves as a mudroom, sitting area, or flex space. Off the 9x foyer are two bedrooms. The primary suite features a private full bath with radiant heated flooring and a slider leading to a secluded deck overlooking the backyard. The second bedroom also enjoys its own full bath, providing comfort and convenience for family or guests. Downstairs, the home's dramatic centerpiece is the sun-filled family room, where a floor-to-ceiling wall of windows fills the space with natural light. Gather around the fireplace with energy-efficient pellet stove insert (remaining pellets can stay) or enjoy year-round comfort with the mini-split system. Just steps away, the dining room offers access to a composite deck, creating an ideal flow for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The kitchen features newly painted cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and easy access to the laundry, utility area, and half bath. A staircase from the utility room leads directly to the attached two-car garage complete with built-in workbenches. Outside, enjoy a detached storage shed, circular paved driveway, stone walls, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces thoughtfully integrated into the landscape. System updates include: family room mini-split, 2023, Weil McLain boiler, 2021, electric hot water heater, 2020. Con