1018 MERRICK AVE

Beautifully maintained Cape Cod on a wide private lot, with new professionally designed driveway with accent pavers, custom lighting/landscaping and custom steps/front porch. Wraparound deck with brick patio, views of back and side yards with seasonal pops of color from spring through autumn. Makes working from home a win-win! The floor plan is flexible for a busy lifestyle and entertaining guests. Gleaming hardwood floors downstairs with rooms to use as 3 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms with office/study/den. The sunny kitchen has generous granite counter space; a desk and serving counter, both topped with granite, along with brick wall accents. The French doors to deck/patio let in lots of light. Stainless steel appliances. Spacious living room or family room features a classic colonial mantle with wood burning fireplace and glass doors. Thermal, hi-efficiency windows throughout. The bedrooms adjacent to the newer, modern bath can be used for guests or maybe the yoga space/media room you've always wanted. The private, 2nd floor primary suite features vaulted ceilings, a spacious bath room with stall shower, a walk-in closet area plus a finished bonus room for seasonal storage. Note the 3 custom skylights with blinds. Plenty of closet and eave storage, too. Recent updates include: HVAC 2016; hotwater 2014; roof 2013; dehumidifier 2013; leaf filter gutter system 2020; washer and dryer 2020; chimney liner 2018; Gas range 2018; Updated electrical 2019; garbage disposal 2014. Walk to Newton Lake to jog, fish, have a picnic. Drop in a kayak and paddle along the winding lake, past playgrounds and stone foot bridges. Walk to the Speedline for a quick ride into Philly for work or its nightlife! The school district is top notch, showcasing diversity, equity and inclusion: boasting some of the best sports, marching band and theater programs a district could offer! Two shopping centers close by featuring an ACME, a Target, lots of trending shops, the very popular Westmont Bagels and rumor has it, a Sprouts Farmer's Market may open there soon! HSA home warranty for buyer at time of final settlement.