OFFERS, IF ANY, ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 3:30 PM ON MONDAY, 3/3. Location, charm and opportunity all in one! Welcome to Stratford Road, a quiet, one block welcoming street highly sought after for its close-in location, walkability to shopping, dining, and easy access to the Metro. This close-knit community is a gem, hidden in plain sight, just a few blocks from downtown Bethesda.<br/><br/> A two-story addition thoughtfully expands this gracious Colonial, creating a wonderful transitional floor plan featuring an open gourmet Kitchen, a separate Breakfast Nook , and an adjoining light-filled Family Room, opening to a pleasant Deck. Gracious Living and Dining Rooms, Powder Room, Entry Foyer and Laundry Area (complete with laundry chute) complete the Main Level. Fresh paint throughout the home.<br/><br/> Upper Level 1 includes a king-sized Primary Suite with cathedral ceiling and a wall of glorious windows and abundant closet space. 4 additional Bedrooms and a renovated Hall Bath complete this Level.Upper <br/><br/> Upper Level 2 is fabulous bonus space, newly carpeted, with windows and a separate storage area. The Lower Level, also newly carpeted and painted, includes a finished Rec Rm area, a large utility room with a work bench, a handy quarter Bath, and an additional walk-out Workshop. Generous storage areas.<br/><br/> Wood floors, interior freshly painted (2025), 2-Zone HVAC, recessed lighting and a large rear deck. Walk/bike/bus to downtown Bethesda, Metro, the new Marriott Headquarters, Suburban Hospital, NIH-Walter Reed NMMC. Easy access to DC, VA, 495 and 270. WHITMAN Cluster.