53 Stratford Rd

This charming lovingly maintained Tudor in Cathedral Gardens is for sale for the first time in over 50 years! Built in 1928 this home is set on a quiet block convenient to the LIRR, parkways and shopping with a private backyard and detached two car garage. A solid wood, arched front door and an entry foyer with two coat closets opens to the large, inviting living room with wood-burning fireplace and brick surround. A graceful arch transitions the living room to the spacious dining room offering lovely flow for entertaining and room for all of your guests! Through arched twin doorways off the living room, find the cozy den/sunroom with lots of windows and abundant natural light. Formal living room and dining room feature coved ceilings that create interesting architectural detail and higher than average ceiling height. The eat in kitchen is set off the dining room with a vaulted ceiling, granite countertops, stainless appliances, updated sink, gas cooking, decorative tile backsplash and dining area. The half bath off the kitchen completes the main floor. Upstairs are three generously-sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom features an additional alcove space. All bedrooms have ample closet space and room for a queen bed or larger. The full hall bath has a separate tub, larger shower stall and double vanity ready for your finishing touches. Stairs lead to a full walk up attic with loads of additional bonus space with unlimited possibilities! The basement recreation room is another great space for gathering and is open to the laundry area with adjacent rooms for storage and utilities. Side door from the driveway provides easy access to a mudroom area and the kitchen, while the back door located in the kitchen, leads to the fully fenced yard and detached two car garage. Updates include; 4 AC split systems installed in 2021, gas heating system updated 2014, shingle roof updated 2011, new dryer 2020, kitchen upgrades completed in 2011. Additional features include; wood oak floors with inlay details, many updated windows, in ground sprinkler system, updated front steps, 100 amp electric and more! Don’t miss this special place to call home!