3058 Merrill Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33759

Welcome to your dream home from its ideal location through the front door into an open vaulted living area leading to multiple living areas and out into your overly generous backyard! Ideal for first-time buyers, second home buyers or investors, this charming single-family residence boasts a blend of comfort and convenience in a serene neighborhood that's a hidden gem on the sunny coast of Florida. No flood zone or evacuation zone, according to the owner. Step inside and be greeted by a spacious, open living area with a soaring vaulted ceiling and new luxury vinyl flooring that adds elegance and durability to your daily living. Filled with natural light, the tiled Florida room invites you to relax and soak up the sun, while updated lighting fixtures add a modern touch to the home's warm ambiance. Florida room can be easily converted to another bedroom with the addition of a closet or split into two offices, each with its private entrance. This well-maintained property features two cozy bedrooms in the original area of the home. The primary bedroom is highlighted with a cedar-lined closet for preserving your wardrobe, complemented by an additional closet to ensure ample storage space. The home includes two baths, one hall bath shared by the bedrooms and another in the garage conversion, used as a third bedroom. Entertain guests or enjoy private moments in your spacious vinyl fenced-in backyard, complete with a fire pit and hot tub, set among flowering plants and trees. Whether hosting a lively gathering or enjoying quiet playtime, this outdoor oasis is a delight. Not to be overlooked, the flexible garage space offers endless possibilities, adding an additional 480 square feet of air-conditioned usable space. Whether you envision a potential rental opportunity, third bedroom, bonus room, private office or workshop, the mini-split air unit and separate entrance cater to multiple uses. For those preferring traditional parking, it can easily revert to a full two-car garage with air conditioning. This exceptional home has been attentively updated with a hot water heater in 2020, roof in 2014 and HVAC system in 2017, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Furnishings are optional. Its prime location means you're just a short drive from Phillies games, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, and Clearwater/St. Pete airport. Bordered on the north by Moccasin Lake Nature Park and though the ballfields to the south leading to Del Oro Park, there are plenty of trails for biking or recreation. From the ballpark, you can ride or walk across the Ream Wilson Trail to Del Oro Park all the way to the water. Courtney Campbell Causeway is within minutes to visit, ride a bike or just place your chair in the sand to gaze at the beautiful Tampa Bay. Honeymoon Island Beach is a 15-minute drive to the gulf. With easy traffic patterns, you can be in downtown Tampa, downtown St. Pete and Tampa International Airport within 20 minutes. Clearwater/Mease Hospital is only eight minutes from your home.