26 Brookings DriveKingston, MA 02364Price: $865,000

At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Kingston, this expanded home backs right up to the Jones River. More than an acre wraps around it, and the setting feels like a private park that happens to come with a house.Mornings start on the private deck off the primary suite, with coffee in hand and the day waking up slowly around you. On the weekend, you can carry a kayak across the yard and launch it from your own backyard. When friends come over, the oversized deck is where everyone gathers, looking out over the peaceful land.Inside, the updated kitchen sits at the center of the home and opens into comfortable living spaces. The layout works as well for a quiet weeknight dinner as it does for a holiday crowd. Five bedrooms and two and a half baths give everyone room to spread out. The finished lower level adds flexible space that bends to your needs, like an extra room you can reshape as life changes.This home has been well cared for over the years. The baths and windows have been updated, solar panels help lower energy bills, and central air keeps every season comfortable. A 6-bedroom septic system gives you capacity to grow, and the home is already pre-wired for a hot tub.You get life on the river while sitting outside the flood zone, in one of Kingston's most sought-after spots. Plan your visit soon.