South Hampton offers spacious homes and serene surroundings
South Hampton is a Rockingham County community with just shy of 900 residents. On the New Hampshire-Massachusetts state line, this affluent town offers large homes and a sense of country seclusion. But it’s a short drive to Amesbury, Massachusetts, a historic city where residents can shop or dine. State forests, rivers and ponds spread through South Hampton, and it’s near the Seacoast region, offering locals a variety of outdoor escapes and a scenic natural landscape.
Outdoor escapes for nature lovers in South Hampton
South Hampton offers many beautiful natural areas. The Powwow River Woodlands is small compared to other preservation areas, but it is ecologically rich. Spanning just over 7 acres, the forest sits along the Powwow River and features a short, easy trail loop of under 1 mile. The woodlands offer hiking, biking, fishing and kayaking opportunities. Managed by the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire, the land was donated in memory of the Coffin family and is permanently protected under a conservation easement held by the town. The forest provides public recreation and a valuable wildlife corridor that connects to larger natural areas. One such area is the Cowden State Forest, which offers more hiking opportunities to visitors. The Powwow River itself offers recreational experiences, flowing 23 miles through New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Anglers can cast their lines into the water, and paddlers can launch their kayaks or canoes. Straddling South Hampton and Amesbury, Tuxbury Pond has a popular campground along its shores. The Tuxbury Pond RV Resort offers a swimming pool, sports facilities, a game room, a playground and more. Visitors can rent RVs and enjoy a relaxing stay by the water. Additionally, South Hampton is a short drive from the Seacoast region, with Salisbury Beach located about 9 miles from the community’s center.
Variety of home styles along scenic country roads
Homes in South Hampton line gently curving country roads, where mature trees frames roadsides. Bright leaves drop onto large yards in the fall, and a canopy of green blooms in the spring and summer. Quaint Cape Cods and ranch-style homes can range in price from $430,000 to $690,000, while larger Colonial Revivals or farmhouses can cost $700,000 to $1.3 million. Prices depend on a house’s size, age and condition.
Limited shopping in town, more in nearby Amesbury
South Hampton is rural and residential, so there’s little commercial presence. Nor’East Architectural Antiques, an architectural salvage shop, is in the community. Visitors can sift through piles of antique treasures, from old doors and light fixtures to stained glass windows and vintage artwork. Heron Pond Farm has a farm stand that sells locally grown produce and plants. The farm also offers a Veggie-Go delivery service through which folks can have vegetables delivered right to their doors. For most shopping and dining, residents here travel about 3 miles into Amesbury. There’s a Vermette’s Super Market grocery store, breweries, local shops and restaurant options there. Folks can dine at Phat Cats Bistro, which serves domestic seafood, burgers, homemade desserts and more. Nearby, the family-owned Geo’s Roast Beef and Pizzeria is a more casual option where visitors walk up to the counter and order pizzas, calzones and roast beef sandwiches. Big-box shopping can be found about 8 miles away in Seabrook, where there’s a Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Ocean State Job Lot and more.
K-8 Barnard School and high school options
Kindergarten to eighth-grade students can attend Barnard School, which gets an A from Niche. For high school, students have options. They can attend Winnacunnet High School in Hampton or Amesbury High School across the state line in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Both schools get B-pluses from Niche and offer Advanced Placement courses.
Commute to Boston or Maine with nearby highway links
South Hampton is a car-dependent area. New Hampshire state Route 107A is the community’s main thoroughfare, leading into Amesbury, Massachusetts. In Amesbury, locals can access U.S. interstates 495 and 95, which lead south toward Boston, about 45 miles away, and north into Maine. For air travel, Portsmouth International Airport is about 23 miles north and Boston Logan International Airport is about 42 miles south.
Written By
Adreanna DeMarino
