42 Harding Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Elwyn Park and directly abutting 100 acres of conservation land, this lovingly maintained home offers the perfect blend of coastal convenience and peaceful privacy. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home was loved by the prior owner for nearly 58 years! The well designed floorplan features a kitchen with attached sitting area, living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room and a first floor bathroom with shower. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms and another full bath. Additional interior features include newer windows, oak floors throughout, meticulously maintained mechanical systems, and a clean, unfinished basement providing excellent storage or future expansion potential. Set on a beautifully kept, wooded . 23-acre lot with a 1-car attached garage, the property is a true nature-lover's paradise. The private backyard directly abuts Portsmouth’s 100-Acre Woods conservation land, ensuring your peaceful views are permanently protected. Enjoy a highly walkable lifestyle, with both the top-rated Dondero Elementary School and the scenic trails of the Urban Forestry Center just a short walk away. Offering a quiet, tight-knit community feel while remaining just minutes from downtown Portsmouth’s world-class dining, shopping, and historic waterfront, this exceptionally cared-for home is a rare find.