Years of hard work and care combined with updates throughout are part of what makes the home at 4501 Stratford Drive in Middletown so distinctive.

Professional landscaping and mature trees help to frame the front of the property, and backyard features give homeowners their own place for relaxing and entertaining, with an in-ground pool, covered, rear patio with a new awning and a privacy fence.

The home has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a finished lower level. It is listed for $167,500.

The entrance opens to an open foyer with hardwood flooring and a mirrored coat closet.

The living room adjoins the family room, with wall-to-wall carpeting uniting them.

Windows in the living room admit light. Chair rail trim accents the dining room.

Homeowners will find ample cabinet and counterspace in the eat-in kitchen.

A breakfast nook is ideal for enjoying that first cup of coffee. Vinyl flooring, wood cabinets and a counter bar are among updates in the kitchen.

The family room has charm of its own with a wood-burning fireplace, wall-to-wall carpeting, custom window treatments and a door that opens to the back yard.

Three bedrooms, including the main bedroom, are on the first floor.

The main bedroom’s sleeping area is furnished with wall-to-wall carpeting and custom window treatments. A mirrored closet and an adjoining bath with a vanity and a shower are additional features. A window in the bath overlooks the pool.

The home has two additional bedrooms, which each have wall-to-wall carpeting and a closet. A second full bath is located off of the main hallway. It has a tub/shower and a vanity.

In addition, the home has a finished lower level that has a brick, wood-burning fireplace, a bar with a wet bar and a second family room/recreational room, an exercise area, an office, a full bath and more.

The home has an oversized, two-car garage with a side service door. The garage also has workshop space and attic storage with pull-down stairs.

A recently updated driveway is another plus.