Your tranquil retreat awaits! Welcome to 16A Rand Road in desirable Bow NH. This turnkey 5 bedroom contemporary Colonial sits on 16 private acres & abuts the 100+ acre Hirst Forest. A saltwater pool , lovely landscaped grounds, hot tub, basketball court and fenced-in artificial turf area for pups (or putting green? ) are just some of the amenities. PLUS a 35' x 85 ' BARN  with game room & finished loft which will delight car & hobby enthusiasts! Inside the light-filled home you will appreciate the open floor plan. The spacious granite kitchen with island, SS appliances & breakfast nook is the heart of the home and leads to the living room w/gas fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the back yard. The dining and family rooms are connected for excellent entertaining flow! The convenient office, laundry room and half bath complete the first level. Upstairs are 5 bedrooms including the Primary Suite with a gorgeous bathroom including double vanity, soaking tub, tiled shower and custom walk- in closet. The large bedroom over the garage w/ walk in closet abuts a full bath. The finished loft above the barn offers 674 SF of living space and the wide open barn w/concrete floors & 12' door has amazing storage for all the "toys" . Enjoy the best of both worlds- completely private, yet less than a mile to all Bow schools, easy highway access, shopping & 22 miles to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Delayed private showings start Wednesday 7/9.