Canterbury Homes with Garden Exterior Features

Welcome to Canterbury, New Hampshire – a picturesque town nestled in the heart of Merrimack County, where charm and tranquility meet the great outdoors. With its rich history dating back to the 18th century, Canterbury captivates residents and visitors alike with its quaint New England character, stunning landscapes, and a strong sense of community.

Canterbury is renowned for its scenic beauty, boasting lush greenery, rolling hills, and serene lakes, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. The town offers a plethora of recreational activities, from hiking and biking to fishing and kayaking, ensuring that every day can be an adventure in the great outdoors. The vibrant local community is complemented by various seasonal events, farmers' markets, and festivals, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

When it comes to real estate, Canterbury offers a delightful selection of homes that feature beautiful garden exteriors. Imagine waking up to the sight of blooming flowers and lush greenery right outside your window. These homes are designed to embrace nature, providing ample space for gardening enthusiasts to cultivate their own personal oasis. Whether you envision a tranquil retreat or a vibrant garden filled with colorful blooms, these properties offer the perfect canvas for your green thumb.

In Canterbury, you can enjoy the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience, with easy access to nearby cities while still savoring the peace and quiet of small-town living. Discover your dream home in this enchanting town, where every garden tells a story, and every day is a chance to embrace the beauty of nature. Come and experience the magic of Canterbury, NH!

Newest Canterbury Homes with Garden Exterior Features

$399,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5111974 MLS

Embrace the best of New Hampshire lake community living at 7 Sherwood Forest Dr! Tucked into the Sherwood Forest Shores community, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a wonderful combination of privacy, outdoor living, and water access. Residents enjoy water access and beach rights to both Lyford Pond and New Pond, providing opportunities for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddling, all within walking distance. The home's open-concept 1st floor creates an inviting gathering space, with the kitchen flowing seamlessly into the living area and out to an expansive deck overlooking the backyard. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom are conveniently located on the main level, while the 2nd floor is dedicated entirely to the private primary suite. The recently renovated primary bath features a beautifully tiled shower and marble double-sink vanity, while a generous bonus room offers flexibility for a home office, studio, or potential future expansion. The raised walk-out basement adds another dimension to the home with approximately 450 sq ft of finished open-concept space, featuring a striking natural-wood bar, pellet stove, and abundant natural light. A separate workshop and storage area provides plenty of room for hobbies, projects, and more. Step outside and the property truly comes to life. A massive deck, large stone patio, fully fenced backyard, and storage shed create multiple spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Numerous improvements by the current owner include Tigerwood flooring in the living room, a new dishwasher, the updated deck, stone patio w/ granite steps, extensive landscaping and tree work, updated walkways, a new leach field (2021), a second-floor heating zone, and more. Just minutes from Route 106 and I-93, and conveniently located near Gunstock Mountain Resort and all that the Lakes Region has to offer, this is your opportunity to enjoy the quintessential New Hampshire lifestyle, just outside your front door. Don’t wait too long, showings start TODAY!

7 Sherwood Forest Dr, Canterbury

$446,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 5109279 MLS

Rare opportunity for a piece of Canterbury NH history- the 1749 Samuel Ames House is sited on a corner lot in the Town of Canterbury Center and near the old church, country store and post office, library, town hall, and the old Zions Hill Cemetery. Yesterday meets today in this center chimney colonial. Classic old home features like gunstock corners, old pine floors, a dutch staircase, BUILT INS throughout, a formal dining room, and a root/wine cellar exhibit the character of yesteryears, pair it with a modern kitchen (2020) stainless steel appliances, a converted propane fireplace in the living room, an electric FP in the primary bedroom. Upstairs has plenty of rooms and a flexible floorplan. This home can address the need for extended families/multigenerational living with additional finished living space over the garage, the space can have a number of uses. 2nd floor laundry! Oversized one car garage, private back yard with mature landscaping, including a majestic Sycamore tree in the front yard- So much new about this sturdy old home- roof in 2019, new heating system in 2020, 2nd floor windows recently replaced. SOLAR Panels convey with the home and are owned- installed in 2020! This country located home is less than 10 minutes to Interstate 93 and the conveniences of exit 17 shopping center. Check your history books , and then come check out this beautiful "new to you" home. Showings start Saturday 9/12.

2 Old Tilton Rd, Canterbury

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