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STRAWBERRY ROAD This home was built in 2004. Luxurious home on Strawberry Road

Five-acre property includes fruit trees, room to grow vegetables

This Royal Oaks home sits on more than five acres of oak tree-studded property.

Located at 368 Strawberry Road, the 2,539-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The kitchen is equipped with granite counters, oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a pantry and breakfast nook. Also on the first floor is a family room with a fireplace and a bedroom next to a full bathroom.

The upstairs primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and bathroom with double sinks, jacuzzi tub and separate shower stall.

A three-car garage features a workbench and attic.

Outside, the acreage includes mature fruit trees, raised garden beds and a 10-by-16-foot greenhouse.

The home, built in 2004, is listed at $1,160,000 by David Lyng Real Estate. For information, visit bit.ly/3b6mbDp.

Tom Brezsny’s

Real Estate of Mind

Provoking thought since 1990

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