Lovingly updated and cared for by this owner for the past 18 years! Wonderful ranch is elevated with front porch views of the sunrise on Merritt Lake and beautiful sunsets off the back deck! This sweet home is located at the end of quiet Merritt Lake Dr enjoying a greenbelt to the south and sitting on nearly 1/2 acre lot tree-lined for privacy. Original Oak hardwood floors thru-out with ceramic floors in the bath and galley kitchen and Oak cabinets. Terrific floor plan with dual-sided fireplace from the living room thru to a study, also used as a 3rd bedroom. Owner added a charming and rustic family room addition with pine cathedral ceiling, corner stone fireplace and balcony to enjoy your morning coffee! Doorwall off study to 32x14 deck with gazebo for a dining table or bring a hot tub with the 220 electric already there! Big yard and the lower level is spacious for rec room or entertaining with a dry bar, walkout and access to garage. Balance of the space utilized for laundry, storage and utilities. New and recently installed: roof, chimney crown/bricks, front porch deck boards/side steps, furnace blower, a/c solenoid, well pump, gutters, water heater, rents a new Culligan water softener and just had the septic tank cleaned! A perfect nest to come home to! Quick occupancy and turn key ready! Merritt Lake is electric motors only.