19 Patriots RoadStratham, NH 03885Price: $1,389,000

Handsome 13 room, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath hip roof colonial home sited on a private and well landscaped 2 acre lot nestled in an established neighborhood on a sleepy, low-trafficked street just minutes from shopping, local schools, Rte 101 and historic downtown Exeter and Portsmouth. Step into the marble two-story foyer to a grand staircase anchored by a stunning, open concept formal dining/living room with detailed tray ceilings and soft backlit cove/crown moldings throughout - stunning first impression. Also off the foyer is a private study/office with glass French doors for privacy and built-in cabinets with display/bookshelves above. A pocket glass French door separates the formal dining from the epicurean-inspired custom kitchen with upscale stainless steel appliances including a six burner gas range with warming rack. Breakfast bar seating for 3, a walk-in pantry and a formal breakfast nook and all are open to the family room which features mahogany inlaid oak flooring, a stone wood-burning FP, built-in surround sound and direct access to the large and private rear deck overlooking the open lawn and wooded backyard. Additionally, there is a spacious primary suite, a generously-sized cedar-lined walk-in closet, a large spa bath and 3 additional guest rooms including a VIP suite with en-suite 3/4 bath. Lower level media/theater room, fifth bedroom, private gym and gym bath with steam-all with radiant heated floors. Natural light throughout.