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**Highest and best due Tuesday, 10/20 at 6pm** *Potential 3rd bedroom* One-level living, classic charm and room to make it your own! Set on a quarter-acre lot in desirable Stratford, this inviting ranch offers hardwood floors, central air and a wonderfully flexible layout. The spacious living room is filled with natural light and features a fireplace and built-in shelving, creating a welcoming space to gather, relax or entertain. The eat-in kitchen offers ample wood cabinetry and an adjoining dining area for everyday meals. Comfortable bedrooms and a full bath keep daily living on one level, while an additional room with a bay window offers flexibility for a home office, formal dining room, den or potential third bedroom. The full unfinished basement offers tons of storage space and incredible expansion and finishing potential for a recreation room, home gym, workshop or additional living space. An attached two-car garage provides even more storage and everyday convenience! Outside, enjoy morning coffee or a relaxing evening on the covered stone porch, surrounded by mature trees and established landscaping. With convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, the Merritt Parkway, I-95 and Stratford's train station, this location brings together neighborhood charm and everyday practicality. Bring your ideas and personal touches to make this home your own. Make it yours today, this one won't last! ---------Stratford offers a wonderful blend of coastal recreation, local character and commuter convenience! Ranked No. 11 in WalletHub's 2026 Best Small Cities in America study, this Fairfield County town also earned the Arbor Day Foundation's 2024 Tree City USA designation and Growth Award for its commitment to community forestry. Enjoy the shops and restaurants around Paradise Green, explore the walking trails and scenic surroundings at Longbrook Park, or head to the 250-acre Roosevelt Forest for a peaceful escape among the trees. Boothe Memorial Park and Museum and the Connecticut Air and Space Center add history and local character, while Long Beach, Short Beach and the town's seawall invite you to spend time along Long Island Sound. With 18 miles of coastline, marinas and public boat launches, Stratford offers plenty of ways to enjoy life by the water! Local dining favorites and destinations such as Two Roads Brewing Company add even more to explore. Stratford's school community has earned recognition, too! Eli Whitney Elementary's assistant principal was named the Connecticut Association of Schools' 2026 Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year, and Bunnell High School received Special Olympics Connecticut's 2025 Spirit of Inclusion Award for its Unified Sports and inclusive school community. Commuters will appreciate access to the Merritt Parkway and I-95, along with Metro-North service from Stratford's train station on the New Haven Line for travel toward New Haven, Stamford and New York City. Shopping, dining and everyday services throughout town make it easy to balance a residential setting with the conveniences of Fairfield County living.