16 Alyssa DriveDerry, NH 03038Price: $800,000

Imagine starting your morning with coffee overlooking colorful perennial gardens, listening to the gentle sound of the backyard water feature. As the day warms up, head outside for an afternoon by the pool, with an attached deck perfect for lounging, grilling and gathering with friends. There's room to garden, play or simply enjoy a backyard lovingly established over the years. Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in Derry, this spacious Colonial offers the neighborhood setting you want with the convenience you need. Inside, an updated kitchen becomes a natural gathering place, while generous living spaces give everyone room to spread out. When cooler weather arrives, choose from two gas fireplaces or the cozy warmth of the pellet stove which is perfect for a crisp fall evening or watching the snow fall outside. Some of the big-ticket improvements have already been taken care of, including a newer roof, furnace and hot water heater. A backyard shed provides extra storage for gardening tools, pool supplies and more. And then there's the location. With Routes 28 and I-93 nearby, you can enjoy the relaxed pace of Southern New Hampshire without feeling far from anything. Head to Tuscan Village in Salem for dinner, drinks and shopping, explore some of the area's local favorites, or spend the day in Boston, approximately 40 miles away. Manchester and its airport are also within easy reach. Weekends bring even more choices. Pack the beach chairs and head to the NH seacoast, or welcome fall with apple picking at Londonderry's iconic Mack's Apples. From summer days by the ocean to crisp afternoons in the orchard, and world class hiking and snow sports just a little more than an hour away; so much of what makes New England special is close to home. Come for the space and setting. Stay for the gardens, pool and cozy fires. Fall in love with a home, and a lifestyle, made for enjoying New England.