Upon entering this private and picturesque property, a warm familiar feeling embraces you. Nestled amid lush landscape and benefiting from southern exposure, this home anchors the delightful surroundings of fruited trees, perennial plantings and a handsome, detached loft barn to evoke a sense of calm and comfort. This non-traditional cape-styled home offers a flexible design with contemporary flair. A relaxed layout is characterized by a bright, open concept eat-in kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry and breakfast bar. Large casement windows frame the sprawling front yard providing an ideal vantage point to bird-watch while sipping morning coffee. Plenty of space is afforded by a 2300 SF floor plan that includes a bright, sun-drenched front-to-back living room on the main level. Sliding doors connect to a lovely 3-season porch that overlooks an in-ground pool and private patio and provides shade, shelter and exceptional space for entertaining.  A skylit bonus room over the garage offers added space for recreation, guest overflow or work-from-home options. Located in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood close to the Durham town line and just 5 minutes from the UNH Campus, 15 minutes to Dover and 30 minutes to Concord & Manchester.