BACKYARD PARADISE

The brick facad, board and batten house at 1720 Belleridge Pike includes a two-car garage.

The swing under the deck presents a panaramic view of the backyard wildflowers.

Mother Nature teamed up with the gardener's green thumb to produce a luscious backyard paradise at this Belleridge Pike home. Mature plantings and a variety of annuals produce splashes of color in rich green surroundings. A small fish pond nestled in the rock garden adds to the outdoor scene. The family will surely spend many peaceful hours enjoying the view from either the upper deck or lower patio. Equipment used to care for the landscaping is readily accessible in the lower storage/workshop area under the garage.

The brick and vinyl exterior of this two-car garage home is protected in the front and back by large shade trees. A pebble walk leads to the recessed entry. Once inside you'll find a formal living room perfect for entertaining a gathering of friends.

Paneling enhances the kitchen-dining area that opens onto the upper deck. Laminated doors add a contemporary touch to the newly remodeled kitchen. Storage will be easy with the corner lazy susan and pull-out cabinet shelves. Every cook needs to be organized, and the built-in desk and hutch in the kitchen are the spots to store and share recipes.

Striking midnight-blue trim accents the white tile of the hall bath. White cabinets brighten the room even more. Three good-sized bedrooms complete the main level.

You'll enter the lower level from the dining area. The divider wall to the stairs has been opened and decorated with spindles. All walls on the lower level are paneled. A wood-burning stove will chase away winter's chill in the multipurpose area.

A fourth bedroom on the lower level makes this house big enough even for a large family. A combination laundry room and bath are convenient additions.

There's no use wasting space if you don't have to. Bookshelves built along the stairwell will hold plenty of books and games to keep the family occupied. Glass doors protect display shelves built into another wall.

There's nothing like finding ways to keep those air-conditioning costs down. Here you can just throw open the windows on those cool fall evenings and let the fresh air in. A forceful attic fan will draw the air throughout the house.

If you like the look of nature with the convenience of the city, this just may be the home for you. Contact Prudential Bridgeport Realtors to view this well-kept ranch home at 1720 Belleridge Pike priced at an affordable $117,900.