Welcome to your serene retreat in the highly desirable Stratford Lakes community-where nature, comfort, and convenience come together effortlessly. Backing to Chiming Bells Pond, Big Dry Creek Trail, and expansive open space, this beautifully updated home offers a rare sense of privacy with direct access to peaceful walking and biking paths. Step inside to soaring vaulted ceilings and rich hardwood floors that flow through a bright, open layout. The remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances connects seamlessly to the cozy family room, complete with a fireplace-perfect for relaxing evenings or casual entertaining. A formal dining room under dramatic vaulted ceilings provides an elegant setting for gatherings. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring dual walk-in closets and a luxurious en-suite bath with abundant storage and a frameless glass shower. Additional bedrooms offer tranquil pond views and share a stylishly updated hall bath. Outside, your private backyard oasis is ideal for morning coffee or evening sunsets, with an open space landing just steps away offering sweeping mountain views. Enjoy added peace of mind with a new high-impact roof (eligible for insurance discounts), new water heater, and a well-maintained HVAC system-plus a radon mitigation system already in place. As part of the Stratford Lakes community, residents also enjoy a large private pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, and a calendar full of social and holiday events. This is more than a home-it's a lifestyle surrounded by beauty and connection.