20 STRATFORD ROAD

Charming Home, Affordable Price, Prime Location! The oversized lot is perfect for those seeking space and tranquility. Inside, a bright, open floor plan featuring beautiful terrazzo flooring throughout the home. The spacious living area flows seamlessly into the dining room and kitchen, creating a welcoming atmosphere for family and friends. The breakfast bar becomes a popular spot during parties and entertaining. The kitchen boasts plenty of storage and countertops making meal prep a breeze. A large GE side by side refrigerator is 25.3 cubic feet, has a built-in ice dispenser, adjustable door bins, and slide-out glass shelves. The Whirlpool glass top range has a large capacity self-cleaning oven with a delay bake option and one touch bake and broil feature. There are 4 radiant elements and a full width storage drawer. The dishwasher will help alleviate those sinks full of dishes! The kitchen is conveniently located next to the car port with an entry door allowing easy transport of groceries from car to counter. A standout feature of this property is an oversized backyard- a true oasis, boasting beautiful trees. There is plenty of room for a garden, pool, playground, fire pit gazebo and yard games. A storage shed provides the perfect place to keep all your yard games, garden tools, etc. neatly organized on the many shelves inside. The back yard has a chain-link fence across the back, a wood fence on one side, and a wooded buffer on the other creating privacy. Smart features enhance this home: Nest Thermostat is easily programed in the app to change the temperature of your home on a set schedule (i.e. when you leave for work & 30 minutes before you get home), and then can be adjusted anytime you want remotely from your cell phone. This can save you $ on your electric bill! The Ring Doorbell can detect motion. Get alerts about what's happening at your front door from any mobile device. See, hear, and speak to visitors in real time from anywhere. Florida’s active lifestyle is available nearby – 1.5 miles from the Englewood Sports Complex, 1 mile from horse stables, 3.4 miles to Boca Royale semi-private golf club, 4.7 miles to Englewood Tennis Club, 2.5 miles to boat/jet ski rentals, and only 3.6 miles to Englewood Beach. Drive just 1.3 miles to take classes at the Englewood Arts Center that is associated with the Ringling College of Art & Design or attend a theater production at Lemon Bay Playhouse less than 1 mile away. Enjoy being less than a mile to walk-able downtown Englewood with excellent restaurants like Mangos and Vino Loco, coffee shops like Joe Maxx and Culture Coffee, Elsie Quirk Library, and a collection of great local shops. Publix and Walgreens are only about a ½ mile away. It is reassuring to know that Englewood Hospital is only 2.1 miles away. Englewood Elementary is just 1.1 mile, Englewood Sky Academy for middle schoolers is less than 1 mile and Lemon Bay High School is about 3 miles. Don't miss the opportunity to own this beautifully maintained gem in the heart of Englewood Gardens and the chance to join the optional Englewood Gardens Beach Club on Manasota Key, with beach access and social events. Currently renting? Make the move from renting to home-ownership! Interest rates are down and this affordable property can provide the pride and joy of creating a Home that showcases your personal touch.