153 Buck StreetPembroke, NH 03275Price: $409,900

Walk in and the kitchen is already working for you: stainless steel appliances are in place, so the first dinner in your new place can happen the day you get the keys, not three projects from now. A bright sunroom stretches off the main living space, ready to be whatever you need it to be: slow coffee on a weekday morning, a reading chair in the afternoon light, or a front-row seat to the seasons turning outside the glass. And one of the biggest question marks of a home is already answered. The furnace is just a year old, and natural gas heat keeps winter predictable and efficient. Out back, the yard opens into something special. Partially fenced, it leaves room to garden, grill, or gather friends around the fire. A hot tub sits ready for cool evenings, and the Suncook River is right there; go for a paddle, fish , or simply take in the view from your own yard. There's also a detached garage with an unfinished upper level: a blank canvas for a future workshop, studio, or extra living space (buyer to verify). Pembroke keeps you close to Concord and the surrounding region without the crowds which makes for an easy base for work, errands, and weekend plans. If you've been hoping for a home with water out back, room to grow, and a warm, lived-in feel from day one, this is the one to see. Showings start 10/14 Open House Saturday 10/17 10AM-12PM