125 Merrick Ave

Welcome to 125 Merrick Avenue. Seeking refuge from city life? Only 25 minutes to Manhattan, 15 minutes to Brooklyn yet a world away. Just think of this natural setting when you awake every day. If privacy is what you are looking for, look no further… The Park Avenue address of Todt Hill; the highest point on the eastern seaboard, located in one of the most bucolic settings on Staten Island. This 5-bedroom home was built by a prominent builder for himself/family. The serene property abuts the 52+ acre Reed’s Basket Willow Park which is protected and permanently preserved under state law. This home is 3800 square feet plus 2600 square foot lower level basement. Enter the gallery foyer into the large formal living room with rear facing windows to the backyard. The first floor consists of master bedroom suite with en-suite bath. Also on first floor is a library/private office, formal dining room, large family room with stone gas fireplace, tremendous eat in kitchen with sliders to the backyard, laundry room /pantry, additional half bath, entrance to the two-car garage and entrance to the lower level and deck. From the kitchen there is access to the patio- yard- pool. The well-designed eat-in kitchen consists of granite counter tops and white cabinetry. This very well thought out home encompasses four bedrooms on the second level with two full baths. All bedrooms are separated by a full bathroom for the utmost privacy. All bedrooms are ample sized with generous proportions and large closets. Close to transportation, Staten Island Expressway, 20 minutes to NYC, 20 minutes to points in New Jersey. Easy access to Express buses to Manhattan and train to ferry. Staten Island know for excellent food and shopping. The Island offers cultural events, Snug Harbor, Saint George Theatre, Empire Outlets, Trader Joes, Staten Island Mall and much more.