Sprawling colonial nestled in one of Stratham's most established neighborhoods with nearly 4,000 sq.ft. in the SAU16 Exeter School District. Well maintained and cared for with thoughtful details like exposed beams, pegged wide pine flooring, crown molding and built-ins. The kind of place where memories are made and everyone feels right at home, with plenty of space to grow and a flexible layout. The heart of the home is a large kitchen featuring an island with breakfast bar seating, solid oak cabinets with plenty of storage and counter space that opens to the eat-in dining area with a bay window overlooking the backyard. A formal dining room with crown molding, warm and inviting family room with wood-burning fireplace, sun-drenched sunroom, formal living room with fireplace and French doors leading to a library with built-in shelving. Grand entry with marble tile flooring and staircase. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a fireplace, walk-in closet and en-suite bath with tile shower, large tub and double vanity. Generously sized additional bedrooms, full guest bath, separate laundry room and a bonus room connecting to the great room are all on the second level. The tile mudroom connects the 2-car garage to the home with backyard access and second stairway leading to the large great room with 3/4 bath perfect as a guest suite, home office, media room and potential for multigenerational living, or ADU (buyer to verify). Unfinished basement offers even more storage. Oversized deck with screened gazebo overlooking a grassy yard with mature landscaping. New roof 2025, central A/C, generator hookup and 5-bedroom septic. Ideally located minutes from Stratham Memorial Elementary, Cooperative Middle School, Phillips Exeter Academy, Downtown Exeter, groceries and shopping. Easy access to Portsmouth, Pease, NH beaches and UNH. Homes like this don't come around often. Shown by appointment only, first showing block this Friday 6/5 4-6pm, Saturday 6/6 12-2pm & Sunday 6/7 11-1pm.