Apartment in Stratford, CT

Tucked all the way at the very end of the complex, this lower-level ranch-style unit offers the kind of peaceful setting buyers always say they want... and rarely actually find. Overlooking the pool with seasonal views of the Housatonic River, breathtaking sunrises, and stunning fall color, the back deck is the kind of spot that makes morning coffee feel a little more expensive. Inside, the kitchen brings the charm with butcher block countertops, a farmhouse sink, and tiled backsplash, while the bright living room opens seamlessly to the deck for that easy indoor-outdoor vibe. The full bath is stylishly finished, the primary bedroom offers a comfortable retreat, and the second bedroom-compact, full of character, and listed on tax records-adds flexible bonus space. Add in in-unit laundry, gas heat, cooling, two parking spaces, and an HOA that covers the big stuff like heat, hot water, snow, trash, pool, and more... and suddenly this hidden little gem starts looking very hard to ignore. Just minutes to the Merritt Parkway and Route 8, but it feels like a quiet escape.