Amherst Homes with Natural Shade Exterior Features

Welcome to Amherst, New Hampshire—a picturesque town nestled in the heart of Hillsborough County, where charm and nature intertwine seamlessly. Known for its stunning landscapes, historic architecture, and vibrant community spirit, Amherst offers an ideal setting for families and individuals seeking a peaceful yet engaging lifestyle.

As you explore the real estate opportunities in this enchanting town, you’ll discover homes that boast natural shade exterior features, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of nature right outside their door. These homes are often adorned with mature trees and lush landscaping, providing a serene environment and a refreshing retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Imagine sipping your morning coffee on a sun-dappled porch or hosting summer barbecues under the sprawling branches of a majestic oak tree.

Amherst is not just about beautiful homes; it’s also about a thriving community. The town is renowned for its excellent schools, making it a prime choice for families. With a rich history that dates back to the 1700s, you’ll find charming local shops, delightful eateries, and a variety of recreational activities that cater to all ages. The nearby parks and trails offer endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or simply taking leisurely strolls amidst nature.

In Amherst, you’re not just buying a home; you’re investing in a lifestyle filled with warmth, community, and the tranquility of natural beauty. Come and discover the magic of Amherst, where your dream home awaits amidst the shade of towering trees and the embrace of a welcoming community.

Newest Amherst Homes with Natural Shade Exterior Features

$599,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5101018 MLS

Step inside this classic New England cape and you are sure to fall in love. Entering from the mud room, you can either take a right into your 1 car garage or left into the home. The kitchen is clean and bright, with stunning quartz countertops, an abundance of white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances throughout. Moving up from a condo? No need for a dining nook here, enjoy your formal dining room which gets plenty of natural light. The first floor also features a spacious living room, a home office (which could be repurposed as a bedroom), and a convenient 3/4 bathroom. Upstairs are 3 sizable bedrooms and a full bathroom with hardwood floors throughout. The left side of the basement is finished and ready for your favorite hobbies, with the right side of the basement equipped with stunning systems and your laundry room. Outside is a massive, flat backyard, ready just in time for your Labor Day bbq. Schedule your showing today and begin to picture yourself in historic Amherst NH.

24 Manchester Rd, Amherst

$719,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5100703 MLS

Enjoy the perfect blend of privacy and convenience in this charming Colonial set on 2 picturesque acres. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, Souhegan Woods Golf Club, and Baboosic Lake, this home offers a peaceful country setting with easy access to everyday amenities. Currently configured with five bedrooms, this spacious home also features an attached three-car garage and three full baths. The first-floor study offers excellent potential as an additional bedroom, with a full bath conveniently located nearby, ideal for guests or multigenerational living. The finished walkout basement provides valuable additional living space, perfect for a recreation room, home office, gym, or media area. Outside, the private backyard is designed for relaxation and entertaining, featuring an above-ground pool with a new liner for enjoying warm summer days. Generously sized bedrooms, flexible living spaces, and a desirable setting make this home a wonderful opportunity. Showings begin at the Open House on Saturday, July 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come see all this exceptional property has to offer—you won't be disappointed!

74 Spring Rd, Amherst

$796,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5098735 MLS

Welcome to your little piece of paradise in Amherst, with an unbelieveable location just off the 101! This beautiful colonial has wonderfully warm living spaces - featuring a great room with reclaimed beams, skylights and a huge fireplace! And the eat-kitchen is a great gathering space with pretty cherry cabinets and solid surface counters, plus an island. 3 heat stoves keep you cozy in winter, and for summer there's an entertainers backyard with the enclosed inground pool! It just 'feels good'. Loved for 25 years - with many, many updates/maintenance items completed. Hardie Board siding, 3 yr young roof, new windows, kitchen and bath updates, furnace & water heater, beautiful reclaimed beams, hardwood fllors, electric updates (standby generator), and even a car charger. The large yard is ready for games, Joe English Brook runs behind, and it abuts conservation land with trails. 30' x 15' ft pool is old school deep and has great decking around it for entertaining, plus a great outdoor shower! A truly private spot at the end of the road with Amherst conservation trails all around. Upstairs is the Primary en-suite + 3 bedrooms/full bath and a grand finished attic space leaves extra space for sleeping, playing, or music, and storage. The full basement features a workshop area, large shelves and interior access to the garage. Welcome to the quaint town of Amherst with it's historic village and highly rated schools! Private showings begin Thursday July. Go and Show. Quick close possible.

26 Williamsburg Dr, Amherst

$1,195,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 5098820 MLS

Set on 2.33 private acres in Amherst, this exceptional Royal Barry Wills residence was designed directly by Royal Barry Wills Associates and reflects extraordinary craftsmanship, architectural proportion, and period-correct materials throughout. Offering more than 4,500 square feet with 11 rooms, 5 bedrooms, and 3½ baths, it blends timeless New England character with thoughtfully designed spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Enter through a 42-inch-wide, nine-panel "coffin" front door with a solid brass box lock into a foyer with a central staircase. The formal living room features raised paneling, elegant millwork, a fireplace, and a panoramic bowed window. A hallway leads to a private office with hidden secret door and a large first-floor primary suite. Designed for entertaining, the kitchen opens to a great room with a large fireplace and custom pass-through bar, while a sunroom with bluestone flooring overlooks the landscaped grounds. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a large walk-in attic with expansion potential. New heat pump system with central air. Authentic period details include four fireplaces built with water-struck clay brick, troweled plaster walls, oak flooring with hand-forged rosehead nails, solid brass hardware, rat-tail hinges, and custom iron locks. The grounds, designed by renowned NH landscape architect Leon E. Pearson, feature brick and granite walkways, terraces, a granite fountain, custom lamp posts, irrigation, and a circular pea stone driveway. An attached heated three-car garage provides direct access to the large unfinished basement, complete with a workshop ideal for the automotive enthusiast or hobbyist. Adding to the home's appeal is its exceptional location, less than a half mile from the Jasper Valley Swim & Tennis Club and within 3 miles of three golf courses. Rarely does a property come to market that so fully reflects the architectural vision and craftsmanship of a Royal Barry Wills design.

7 Melendy Holw, Amherst

$675,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 5095845 MLS

Privately set on a serene 1.9-acre wooded hillside lot, this light, bright, and spacious 3 bed, 3.5 bath Contemporary home offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and modern comfort. Located just minutes from the shores of Baboosic Lake and situated within the highly desirable Amherst School District, this property is an absolute standout. Step inside to a main level designed for seamless living and entertaining. The expansive dining room boasts gleaming hardwood floors and opens directly to a refreshing screened in porch your new favorite spot for morning coffee. The heart of the home is the fully-applianced kitchen, featuring rich cherry cabinetry, durable Corian countertops, a central island, tile flooring, and sliders leading out to a massive back deck overlooking nature. Cozy up in the inviting living room, where a striking granite fireplace serves as the centerpiece, complete with a Vermont Castings wood stove. Just beyond, a gorgeous four-season sunroom floods the home with natural light, offering a tranquil space to relax all year round. A convenient first-floor laundry room and half bath complete the main floor. Upstairs, the vaulted primary suite serves as a true retreat, offering abundant closet space, an updated private bath, and a private balcony to enjoy the seasonal views of Temple Mountain and Pack Monadnock. Two additional spacious bedrooms and a second beautifully updated full bathroom complete the upper level. The walk-out lower level adds fantastic versatile square footage, featuring a finished room currently utilized as an office and media room, a 3/4 bath, and a second wood stove. It’s the perfect setup for a guest suite, teen retreat, home gym, or game room! Central AC, public paved road and dual oil tanks to maximize cost savings. Front porch, screened porch, upper balcony, massive deck, and an irrigation system. Unbeatable commuting access to Route 101 while maintaining a quiet, private country setting.

9 Pavillion Rd, Amherst

$1,100,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5094629 MLS

Nearly new Rees custom-built home located in the desirable town of Amherst, set on the historic and picturesque Christian Hill, just minutes from the center of town. This thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers true one-level living, with most bedrooms on the main floor and a flexible fourth bedroom or bonus space upstairs—perfect for guests, office, or media room. The open-concept layout features a striking living room with tongue-and-groove ceiling detail, gas fireplace, and 9-foot ceilings throughout, creating an expansive and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with quartz countertops, under-cabinet lighting, wine fridge, and two pantries—including a hidden pantry with automated motion-sensing lighting. The primary suite is a standout with spacious closets, custom tile shower and tub. Additional highlights include LVP flooring, central air, whole-house generator, and a Rinnai tankless hot water heater. The home is fully wired with Cat 6 ethernet for modern connectivity for your Office on the main level. Enjoy the three-season room with Sunscape vinyl windows, a welcoming front porch, and added touches like a projector setup for easy entertaining. Both the laundry room and hidden pantry feature motion-sensing light switches for added efficiency. The property is serviced by a 720’ deep well and a 4-bedroom stone and pipe septic system, with the opportunity to finish the basement for additional living space. Why build when you can move right into this exceptional, like-new home? One-level living at its finest in one of Amherst’s most sought-after settings.

40 Christian Hill Rd, Amherst

$839,900

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 5094129 MLS

This beautifully updated home in desirable Amherst Hills makes you feel welcome immediately. Pull up a chair near the fire in the comfortable family room graced with BUILT-INS and beautiful WIDE-PINE FLOORS, or spend warm summer evenings on the oversized SCREEN PORCH, long after dinner is done. Enjoy hosting in your stunning NEW KITCHEN with granite, a gorgeous BUTCHER BLOCK ISLAND complete with PREP SINK, all new stainless steel appliances including INDUCTION COOKTOP and a roomy walk-in pantry. Dinner parties will glow in the pretty dining room with FRENCH DOORS to the magical back yard, while the formal living room beckons with handsome paneling and a stately BRICK FIREPLACE. Don't miss the hard-working MUD ROOM with updated powder room and separate laundry space. Upstairs find a spacious PRIMARY SUITE with its own fireplace, BRAND NEW TILED BATHROOM and oversized walk-in closet. 3 more well-sized bedrooms and an updated full bathroom make daily life a breeze. Continue up to the 3rd floor where a 5th bedroom, bonus room and a 3/4 bathroom are perfect for an office, in-law or GUEST SUITE! Outside and hidden away in this quiet, leafy haven, you can star gaze from the HOT TUB or roast marshmallows around the spacious FIRE PIT, garden in the raised beds or turn cartwheels on the flat back yard. This amazing home boasts lovely HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout and has been recently updated with all NEW WINDOWS, new garage doors, NEW BOILER, exterior and interior paint and even a gorgeous NEW DRIVEWAY! Located in this centrally located, fabulous walking neighborhood, you are close to everything--2 min to Rt 101, 3 min to Amherst Village, 7 min to TOP RATED SCHOOLS and shopping and just 26min to Manchester Airport. If you are looking for character and updated quality, privacy but with easy access to everyday needs, you need to come see this beauty! OPEN HOUSE SAT 6/13 10:30-12:30.

11 Nathan Lord Rd, Amherst

$899,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5090042 MLS

This hard to find generous .98 ACRE LOT on Baboosic Lake in Amherst with approximately 275 FEET of private shoreline just steps from your door is waiting for you. Welcome to this lakefront retreat with a NEW 30+ FOOT FLOATING DOCK, and views that turn every ordinary day into a getaway. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch delivers easy, one level living, plus an oversized 2 CAR GARAGE and a separate 100 AMP RV HOOKUP for the adventurer in the family. Tucked roughly 120 feet from both the road and the water, the home strikes that rare balance of privacy and panorama. Step inside to a warm, wood-paneled living room with built-ins, a fireplace, and sliders framing an ever-changing lake view, your front row seat for sunrise coffee. The FULLY RENOVATED EAT-IN KITCHEN dazzles with ALL NEW APPLIANCES and a handsome BUTCHER BLOCK ISLAND, flowing into an open flex space made for dinner parties, game nights, or lazy Sunday brunches. Cozy up to the NEW PELLET STOVE when the temperature drops, then drift out to the deck for evening cocktails when summer calls. The primary bedroom enjoys its own private half bath, while two more bedrooms and a full bath give everyone room to spread out. Friends coming over? The wide paved driveway means parking is never a puzzle. Here's the best part: the big ticket items are already done. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE a NEW ROOF, NEW WATER HEATER, NEW FLOORING, NEW PLUMBING, NEW WASHER / DRYER and many more improvements, so you can skip the heavy lifting and focus on the fun stuff: choosing paint colors, hanging your art, and making this lakeside gem unmistakably yours. It's a canvas ready for your personal touches and a few finishing flourishes. Spend your days paddling, fishing, and swimming, and your evenings counting stars from the dock. When you do venture out, trails, shopping, restaurants, and highways are all close by. Lake life isn't a someday dream, it's a sign-here-and-start-living reality. Schedule your showing today and come fall in love.

4 Clark Island Rd, Amherst

$1,769,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 5088412 MLS

A truly unique property right in the heart of Amherst Village, this gracious Federal Style Brick Colonial has room for everyone with 5 generous bedrooms, 5 baths, and a circular drive with 4 car garage. This is the Chef's kitchen you dream about, featuring a Viking gas range, double dishwashers and an oversized island with prep sink, ample storage, and seating. Character and historic charm abound with exposed brick, wood beams, high ceilings throughout and elegant wide pine floors. The great room overlooks the backyard and has a built-in bar and bonus loft. Offering a flexible floorplan with several rooms that could be offices and/or guest quarters as needed, this home even has dual geothermal and oil heating systems for comfort and convenience. The meticulously landscaped grounds were designed for entertaining, with an inground pool, a hot tub, several seating and dining areas on the patio and an enormous yard featuring perennial gardens. Too many improvements to list! Close to commuter routes and airports, less than an hour to Boston. Your dream home awaits!

117 Boston Post Rd, Amherst

$1,595,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 5082935 MLS

Opportunities of this caliber are rarely offered in Amherst. Known as Journey’s End Farm, this distinguished 1770 estate has been thoughtfully reimagined and refined, offering a rare blend of historic character and modern infrastructure across more than 4,550 square feet. Privately set on over 7 acres, the property offers a true estate setting with a natural running stream, expansive granite patio, heated in-ground pool, fire feature, and curated outdoor spaces designed for both relaxation and entertaining. The residence reflects a significant level of investment, with extensive improvements to structural components, mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, and septic—delivering the efficiency of a modern home while preserving architectural integrity. A custom kitchen anchors the main living spaces, centered around a striking 12-foot quartz island and opening to the family room, dining room, and den, each enhanced by original wide pine floors and multiple wood-burning fireplaces. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath featuring a soaking tub, tiled walk-in shower, and radiant heat. Additional bedrooms maintain historic charm while benefiting from thoughtful updates. A dedicated recreation wing includes a theater room, sauna, and additional living space. A separate living area offers flexibility for extended use, including potential accessory dwelling use, subject to approvals. A classic 3-stall barn with tack room completes the property, ideal for equestrian or lifestyle use. A rare opportunity to own a reimagined estate in one of Amherst’s most desirable locations.

23 Old Manchester Rd, Amherst

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