$425,000

**Sellers request Highest and Best Offers to be submitted by 8/17 8pm** Tucked into a private, tree-lined 0.42-acre lot in Old Mystic, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath raised ranch offers space, style, and privacy in equal measure, with a ductless split unit plus window units keeping things comfortable year-round. Step inside to a sun-filled main level where the living room's cozy gas fireplace anchors a stylish gathering space that flows into a fully renovated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, and a breakfast bar perfect for casual dining. Three bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bath complete this level. Downstairs, the finished lower level adds incredible flexibility with a spacious recreation room (currently a home gym), a fourth bedroom, a second full bath, and direct access to the attached garage - ideal for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Step outside to your own private retreat: an expansive 21'6" x 15'11" deck overlooks a lush, wooded backyard bursting with blooming hydrangeas, perfect for entertaining or unwinding surrounded by nature. Ideally located just 0.4 miles from Northeast Academy Elementary and minutes to Groton Middle and Robert E. Fitch High Schools, with easy access to shopping, dining, and commuter routes. Move-in ready and waiting for you - schedule your showing today! **Sellers request Highest and Best Offers to be submitted by 8/17 8pm**