Portsmouth, NH
Wooded surroundings. Portsmouth and the coast close by.
Single-family homes, a neighborhood pool and courts, and a wooded setting in south Portsmouth. Discover The Woodlands, with downtown dining, nearby trails and Rye’s shoreline all part of the surrounding Seacoast.
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Off Harding Road in south Portsmouth, The Woodlands unfolds along F.W. Hartford Drive and T.J. Gamester Avenue. A looping street layout, established trees and wooded surroundings give the neighborhood a distinct sense of place.
The setting brings together space around individual homes and access to the wider Seacoast. A day here might include time by the neighborhood pool, a stop along Lafayette Road or an evening in downtown Portsmouth.
Colonials, Capes, Garrisons and Contemporary designs bring variety to the streetscape. The neighborhood’s homes span different layouts and building eras, with individual lots and wooded surroundings shaping each property’s setting.
Explore the home directory to compare styles, sizes and lot areas, then look more closely at the spaces and features that matter to you. Michael Bean can help you consider a particular home or plan the next chapter for the one you own.
A heated swimming pool and a separate smaller pool anchor the neighborhood recreation center. Two lighted tennis courts include a court marked for pickleball, alongside basketball, a playground, picnic areas and a fire pit.
Summer kickoff gatherings and pool parties add to the seasonal calendar. Whether the plan is a swim, a game or time outdoors, the recreation center offers several ways to enjoy the neighborhood. Ask Michael for current recreation membership and access details.
The nearby Urban Forestry Center on Elwyn Road offers woodland trails and views toward the salt marsh along Sagamore Creek. Lafayette Road puts groceries and other everyday stops in the surrounding area, including Market Basket at 1500 Lafayette Road.
Head into downtown Portsmouth for the shops and restaurants around Market Square, performances at The Music Hall and the waterfront gardens of Prescott Park. The neighborhood’s south Portsmouth location also puts neighboring Rye within reach for time along the coast.
At Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, a sandy ocean beach and picnic areas offer another way to spend a Seacoast day. The Woodlands brings these city, woodland and coastal destinations together around a residential setting.
For homeowners
Start with your home: its setting, layout, improvements and condition. Work with Michael Bean on a property-specific valuation, preparation priorities and a marketing plan that shows buyers what makes it distinctive.
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Discuss the home and setting you are looking for. Michael can help you evaluate resale opportunities, compare individual properties and organize the documents and questions that matter before a purchase.
Explore resale opportunities →Compare 115 neighborhood homes by address, style, size and lot area. Directory entries do not indicate current availability.
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The Woodlands is in south Portsmouth, off Harding Road, with homes along F.W. Hartford Drive and T.J. Gamester Avenue. Nearby destinations include the Urban Forestry Center on Elwyn Road, Lafayette Road shopping and downtown Portsmouth.
The recreation center includes a heated pool and smaller pool, lighted tennis courts with pickleball lines on one court, basketball, a playground, picnic areas and a fire pit. Michael can help you check current recreation membership and access details.
The neighborhood includes Colonial, Cape, Garrison, Contemporary and other single-family home styles. Browse the directory’s 115 homes to compare individual styles, living areas and lot sizes.
The Urban Forestry Center on Elwyn Road offers woodland trails and salt-marsh views. Lafayette Road has grocery shopping, including Market Basket. Downtown Portsmouth offers Market Square shops and restaurants and the waterfront gardens at Prescott Park. Wallis Sands State Park in neighboring Rye provides beach access and picnic areas.
Dondero Elementary School is on nearby Van Buren Avenue. Contact the Portsmouth School Department to confirm school assignment and enrollment information for a specific address.
Contact Michael Bean to check current listings and discuss homes that match your search. The directory covers 115 neighborhood homes for reference; inclusion does not mean a home is currently for sale. Availability changes as properties enter and leave the market.
Bean Group · Portsmouth
Based at 1150 Sagamore Avenue in Portsmouth, Bean Group’s local team can help you plan your next move in The Woodlands.
Selling? Discuss a property-specific valuation, preparation and a marketing plan tailored to your home. Buying? Get local guidance on the neighborhood and individual resale opportunities.
Bean Group · Brokered by eXp Realty
