136 3rd Ave, Stratford, CT 06615

Beautiful beach cottage with farmhouse feel in the highly desirable Lordship section of Stratford, just a 3 minute walk from beaches and restaurants. Built in 2018 with water views from master bedroom and third floor loft. House has 3-zone central heating and air with smart thermostats and a tankless hot water heater. Built to FEMA standards with low flood insurance rates. The first floor enters through a custom built Dutch front door into a welcoming tiled living room with wood burning stove. Large dining room flows into the living room for easy entertaining. Large kitchen features custom built cabinets with glass doors, double drawers, quartz countertops, double oven, large farmhouse porcelain double apron sink, subway backsplash, 15-inch depth upper cabinets, and built-in china cabinet. Mudroom off of kitchen provides plenty of extra storage space with a pantry, coat closet, and broom closet. Lovely powder room includes antique mirror, Italian tile flooring, and chandelier. First floor staircase leads to a large open landing currently being used as library space. Laundry closet located conveniently on second floor between the bedrooms. Master bedroom features plenty of natural lighting through large windows that wrap around the house with views of the neighborhood and Long Island Sound. Watch the ships go by while reading your favorite book in the sitting area. Walk-in closet with shelving units. Bath features tiled floors, 7-foot double sink vanity with drawers and cabinets, deep soaking tub with hand-held sprayer, and shower with built-in seating. Third floor loft is a potential third bedroom, office, media room, and/or home gym. Loft features panoramic views of Long Island Sound and the Lordship neighborhood. It also includes three storage closets and a long built-in oak bench. Windows in loft crank outward for maximum breeze. First floor back door steps out onto a screened porch that leads out into an inviting oversized stone patio area. Lining the patio are terrace gardens with blueberries and roses and a variety of vegetables (in-season). Property includes an Amish built chicken coop designed for up to 12 hens, and a solid enclosed run for their exercise. Collect eggs in the morning, while you sun-bathe on the beach in the afternoon! Detached two-car garage has upstairs loft for extra storage, new door and opener, and a new roof. This meticulously maintained beach house will not last long!