1656 Merton Rd NE

A Quintessential Ranch Home located on One of the Very Best Streets in Morningside-Merton Road with common spaces recently renovated and designed by Brian Patrick Flynn. This coveted street enjoys wide sidewalks and low traffic. This home features an exceptional open floor plan with generously sized rooms, an outstanding terrace level with soaring ceilings, a three-car garage, and a 10++ screened porch that overlooks the flat, level backyard. The front door opens to reveal a generous, handsome foyer that leads to the oversized great room that opens to the kitchen as well as the dining room and additional open space. Enjoys four bedrooms- one being the master suite, separate home office, and separate handsome study/library. The main level also enjoys a really exceptional large screen porch with high ceilings, specialty lighting, and a fireplace. Terrace level features multipurpose recreational area, with media room currently used as kids playroom, well-appointed refreshment kitchen with island and seating for seven, and fifth guest suite- ideal nanny or in-law suite. Abundant storage throughout and an oversized three-car garage. The exterior is completely fenced with a power gated and level yard with playground equipment, a large rear motor court, and a professional basketball net.