1179 Merritt St, Fairfield, CT 06825

First-time home buyers and right-sizers...Don't miss this Fairfield opportunity! Move in and add your touches to a charming vintage Cottage/ Cape on a quiet street. This home exudes character and offers many options. Enjoy central AC and a three-season porch with private views overlooking a tree-lined street. Enter into a versatile room-sized foyer, step through stately columns into the living room featuring beamed ceilings and French doors. Original hardwood floors continue into a spacious dining room with bay windows and a built-in, perfect for entertaining! The sunny eat-in kitchen has room for a table, an island, or both! A convenient 1st floor master boasts roomy dual closets, hardwood floors and plenty of natural light. Two FULL baths complete the 1st level. The finished 2nd level includes two airy bedrooms, each with double windows and ample closet space, and a bonus area/loft/work space with many possible uses. Enjoy the walkable Stratfield neighborhood, highly rated Fairfield schools and convenient commute options to NYC and New Haven (just minutes to Fairfield Metro station, the Merritt Parkway and I-95)..not to mention coveted access rights to Fairfield beaches!