Showings begin 7/18! Get the best of both worlds living in this adorable cape where you are minutes away from downtown Portsmouth, Newington shopping centers & transportation routes, yet tucked away in a long established neighborhood. Located in the New Franklin School District. Lovingly maintained, there have been numerous updates in recent years. Renovations include a fully updated kitchen w/ custom cherry cabinets w/ soft closing drawers/doors, a matching line of stainless steel LG appliances & cherry wood bench by the entryway that provides shoe storage. Luxurious ceramic tile flrs w/ radiant heating flows through the kitchen & dining area. The dining area ceiling was raised & a sliding glass door installed, leading out to the large mahogany deck & spacious backyard; perfect for hosting gatherings or unwinding at the end of a hot Summer day. The flexible flr plan w/ bedrooms on both stories would allow for a first flr office or craft room instead. Each bedroom has double or walk-in closets. Both bathrooms were redone top to bottom w/ modern fixtures & added storage space. The upstairs, spa-like bathroom has a double vanity w/ quartz countertops, radiant heat flrs & a deep soaking jetted tub. The basement area has a finished family room area w/ built ins & a B-dry waterproofing system. There is another area used as an exercise room & also a large storage area. Access the backyard from the basement for easy outdoor furniture storage. This house has all the bells & whistles!