$299,900
Under contractAbout this home
Welcome to The Secret Garden Cottage at 30 B Hancock Street. Tucked among vast, mature gardens, this 664+ square-foot bungalow is full of charm, proving that the best homes aren't measured by their size, they're measured by how they make you feel. From the moment you arrive, you'll be drawn to its inviting porches, timeless character and peaceful setting that feels like a hidden escape. Virtually staged to showcase its potential, this home demonstrates how functional and inviting a well-designed space can be. Inside, you'll find a bright living room, a cozy eat-in kitchen, one comfortable bedroom, and a full bath, creating a home that's warm, welcoming, and easy to love. Step outside to discover two fabulous porches and beautifully established gardens that bloom with color and life, offering a tranquil retreat for gardeners, birdwatchers, and anyone who appreciates nature. Whether you're sipping coffee on the front porch, entertaining on the side porch, or wandering through the lush gardens, every corner of this property invites you to slow down and savor the moment. Plenty of storage in the full basement, including a laundry room. Perfectly situated, just 20 minutes from Portsmouth, 40 minutes from New Hampshire's beautiful beaches, and only 1½ hours from Boston. The Secret Garden Cottage offers the ideal blend of peaceful living and convenient access to the Seacoast and beyond. If you've been searching for a home with heart, character, and timeless appeal, this one is not to be missed.
Property details
- MLS
- Prime MLS
- MLS #
- 5099678
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Under contract
- Days on market
- 27
- On market date
- N/A
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.06 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
- District
- Rochester School District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
- District
- Rochester School District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
- District
- Rochester School District
Walkability
Blended score for Rochester's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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