874 Merriman Road | Akron
Built circa 1885, the Merriman Farmhouse has been lovingly restored to reflect the Georgian Revival style and timeless elegance of the grand homes of that era. Gleaming Redwood columns rise atop a gentle hill overlooking historic Merriman Road, while the in-ground pool \u0026 guesthouse create an exceptional setting for entertaining. A 2-story front porch leads to sweeping foyer thats flanked by a stately dining rm w HW floors \u0026 a gas FP w marble surround to the right \u0026 a beautiful living rm to the left w HW flrs, gas FP w marble surround \u0026 historic windows. The wood-paneled den w FP \u0026 handsome built-ins. A charming 3 season rm (formerly a sleeping porch) w 2 sliders w new glass, wood-paneled walls \u0026 traditional \u0027haint blue\u0027 ceiling. The kitchen feat. Viking range, new sink \u0026 faucet, a lovely dinette w picture window. Mudroom connects the home to garage \u0026 feat. new split HVAC, slate tile floor, built-in cabs \u0026 original arched windows. Enjoy summer evenings on the screened porch overlooking pool \u0026 new patio. A 1st floor laundry rm w quartz c-top, full BA \u0026 half BA of of front foyer complete 1st floor. Upstairs 4 well-sized BRs, all w beautiful HW flr, 2 full BA incl. 1 w tile floor, subway tile shower, dbl sinks \u0026 linen cab. while the other feat. tub/shwr \u0026 pedestal sink. The bsmt feat. 2 brand-new 50-gal HWTs, 2nd laundry, daylight windows, 200-amp panel w newer service cable \u0026 400k BTU steam boiler. The backyard is a hidden oasis w a 20x40 in-ground chlorine pool w new cover, heater \u002723, filter \u0026 pump \u002723, 3 sheds. A new brick patio, pavilion w chandelier \u0026 Redwood deck creates the perfect backdrop for summer fun. The 1 BR 1 BA 1250 sqft Redwood-sided guesthouse w Pella windows, parquet flr, vaulted ceil. w skylights, kitchen w charming cabs \u0026 newer s/s appl., updated full bath, own HVAC. Main home painted w SW Emerald paint \u002724. The Merriman Farmhouse is rich with history, original character, thoughtful updates \u0026 exceptional spaces for entertaining \u0026 overnight guests. MLSNow 5211081
Directions to property: Merriman between Mayfair \u0026 Sunnyside
