Imagine ending your day surrounded by blooming gardens, mature trees, & the privacy of your own backyard retreat. This thoughtfully updated 3-bed, 1-bath home in Stratford's North End is set behind a striking Japanese maple & features a bluestone front porch, manicured landscaping, & a fenced backyard filled w/ perennial gardens, hydrangeas, flowering vines, a weeping birch, & mature Fuji & McIntosh apple trees. Inside, natural light fills the home through energy-efficient vinyl windows, highlighting hardwood floors throughout most of the first & second levels. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace w/ its original mantle & brick surround, while the updated kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, an island w/ seating, & a coffee bar. A formal dining room, first-floor bedroom overlooking the backyard, updated full bath, & bright mudroom complete the main level. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms w/ multiple closets & dormers that create flexible space for reading, working, or relaxing while bringing in abundant natural light. The finished lower level provides additional flexibility for a home office, den, gym, or playroom. Additional highlights include LED recessed lighting, crown molding, a heated garage, & a level, usable yard. Conveniently located near Paradise Green, Longbrook Park, beaches, schools, shopping, dining, breweries, Stratford Center, & the Stratford train station.