This beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home w/ 1 car garage has landscaping to rival Longwood Gardens. The home and property has been continually upgraded, improved and customized since 1968 by the original owners. To the right of Front Door entrance is a large living room w/ natural gas Brick Fireplace, Gray Slate Mantel and Hearth and upgraded Anderson Bay Window overlooking superb front yard landscaping. The living room also has a Bose Stereo System w/ strategically placed speakers. The sound system is remote controlled w/ a space-saving wood/glass cabinet built into the wall for TV, DVR and audio/video components. Next to the living room, the dining room has an upgraded Anderson Bay Window overlooking a fenced-in, gorgeously landscaped backyard. The dining room is open to the upgraded eat-in kitchen w/ beautiful granite counter tops and back splash, hickory cabinets, gas cooking range/oven, new stainless steel refrigerator w/ ice-maker, new stainless steel built-in microwave, recessed ceiling lighting, ceiling fan, and Anderson Tilt-in/Easy-Clean window overlooking the beautiful back yard. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, all with upgraded Anderson Tilt-in/Easy-Clean Windows, upgraded six-panel doors, like the rest of the home, Hunter Ceiling Fans in all bedrooms and wall-to-wall carpeting. For solid oak hardwood floor lovers, all 3 bedrooms, including the bedroom level landing area/hallway, stairway, living room and dining room have original solid oak hardwood floors, protected underneath the carpeting. The upstairs bedrooms share an upgraded full bathroom w/ new vanity, fixtures, toilet, ceramic tile floor, tub/shower combo, medicine cabinet and lighting. In the bedroom level hallway a door opens to walk-up stairs to a lighted, floored attic that provides additional storage space. On the garage level is a charming den w/ wainscoting, ceiling fan, upgraded window and direct access to garage, laundry area and half bathroom. Upgraded laundry area and upgraded half bathroom have stunning custom solid wood wall and ceiling woodwork with a rustic but elegant theme. Laundry area has ceramic tile floor, laundry tub, washer/dryer, and door leading to backyard patio. The garage has automatic opener w/ steel insulated door and a top row of windows. The backyard has a covered porch, patio, tool shed and gorgeous landscaping. You will absolutely love living at 693 Stratford Rd in this charming, very special, superbly upgraded home.