1801 MERRIFIELDS DR Silver Spring, MD 20906

OFFERS TO BE PRESENTED ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2 AT 7:00PM. Deceivingly large expanded cape cod with rear and second level additions! Beautifully maintained and updated by the current owners who have truly enjoyed being the stewards of this warm and welcoming home. Inviting front walkway and patio lead to a covered front entry. Foyer with coat closet and powder room is flanked by the living room on the left and a main level bedroom on the right. Living room and dining rooms have hardwood flooring, crown moldings and oversized windows and both enjoy warmth from a gas insert fireplace. The main level bedroom has hardwood flooring under the carpeting, and a bay window overlooking the front yard. The current owners added a gorgeous family room off the back with french doors to the private rear patio. The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances including double ovens, 5 burner propane cooktop and fridge with a freezer drawer, granite counters with a breakfast bar, gorgeous and ample cabinetry. A spacious informal dining area is open to the kitchen and family room. The laundry is just off the dining area, with more pantry storage and a wash tub. The upper level was expanded to enlarge the owners suite - it now has a cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet and a luxurious bath with dual-sink vanity, skylight, jetted soaking tub and separate glass-enclosed shower. There are two other expansive bedrooms with plenty of closet space and hardwood flooring under the carpeting. The full bathroom in the hallway was also renovated with ceramic tile flooring, a ceramic tile surround tub/shower and a Silestone counter vanity. A cozy recreation room with a brick surround gas insert fireplace and knotty pine paneling in the lower level, as well as a second recreation room with an awesome granite topped bar and recessed lighting. The bar area has an exit to the side yard. An office/exercise room is off the bar area and also has knotty pine paneling. A third full renovated bathroom features ceramic tile flooring and a ceramic tiled shower. Huge storage/utility room with a cedar closet, and another storage room. The lot has been professionally landscaped and maintained. Beautiful private patios on the front and rear of the home, and spacious level front, side and back yards. The front walkway and patio were completely redone in 2020 - great place for coffee in the morning. The rear patio was done in 2002 and makes a tranquil and private setting for dinner al fresco or entertaining. The garage is detached and will fit two small cars, or make a great workshop or studio. Electric car charger at the end of the driveway! Public water and sewer, electric heavy up in 2001, Oil burner 2011, Anderson insulated windows throughout, roof replaced in 2022, new carpeting installed March 2024. Seller may need a rent back until the end of June.