1 Darwin Drive, Merrick, NY 11566

Welcome to this One-of-a-Kind COLONIAL! This meticulously maintained 4 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath Expanded Crest Colonial is almost 2200 SF and offers a blend of classic and modern updates in Merrick’s beautiful CREST neighborhood. This home welcomes you into a SPACIOUS and INVITING main level. The living room features a cozy GAS FIREPLACE and a unique cedar-lined WINE CLOSET—perfect for Relaxing or Entertaining. The updated kitchen is a chef’s delight with Granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, a Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven and an abundance of cabinetry and counter space. Dining Room has sliders out to a serene PERGOLA. Just off the kitchen is a STANDOUT feature: a full, legitimate Bar complete with Brick Wall and faux Copper tiles on Ceiling - this is a SHOW-STOPPING space to gather and entertain. Second floor has 3 generously sized Bedrooms plus a 4th Bedroom that could also be an Office/Guest room. The large Primary Suite has wood flooring, an extra-large closet (WIC), gorgeous urban style Chandelier and a private Ensuite Bathroom that includes the Washer and Dryer for total convenience. Some additional features are most of the home has been freshly Painted,New Carpeting installed in bedrooms (Hardwood floors underneath carpeting), has a partially finished basement perfect for storage or Rec room, Attic with pull down stairs in garage and 4th bedroom/office, Updated 200 Amp Electric and both CENTRAL AIR and GAS HEATING systems have two-zone control for year-round efficiency PLUS there's an Oversized Garage with a Stone Paved Driveway! Step outside and discover your personal BACKYARD RETREAT. Enjoy a morning coffee on the FRONT PORCH or spend your time off in the spectacular outdoor living space—complete with a 12 x 24 Salt Water IN-GROUND POOL, Waterfall, Custom Pavers, PERGOLA with Ceiling Fan and Decking, Stone FIRE-PIT with a Seating Area, and a Granite-topped Outdoor Bar. The greenery and mature landscaping ties it all together into a true suburban PARADISE. A VERY SPECIAL HOME INSIDE AND OUT - Don’t miss the opportunity to make this GEM yours!