225 Merrill Lane

This custom home, built by its owner, sits on 3.05 acres that run back to the water in Mountain Creek. It has about 3,668 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths, a saltwater pool with a tanning ledge, and one of the larger lots in the subdivision.

Step inside through a columned entry to wood-look floors and an open, easy flow. The living room centers on a floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace with a mantel and opens right into the kitchen, with a granite island and sink, white cabinetry, and pendant lighting. A breakfast area with a chandelier, a built-in desk, and windows to the deck sits just off the kitchen, and the formal dining room is framed by white columns, with a sliding barn door. Spray foam insulation on the roof and sound-dampening insulation in select walls keep the home comfortable and quiet.

The sitting room is a favorite, with a vaulted ceiling and a wall of wide windows looking out over the yard and pool. There's also a dedicated room that works well as a home gym, office, or hobby space.

The primary suite has a double tray ceiling with crown molding and a picture window looking straight out to the pool. Its bath has a walk-in tiled shower with frameless glass, a separate soaking tub under a window, and dark wood vanities with framed mirrors. The main-floor primary suite has its own luxury en-suite bath. The fourth bedroom, also downstairs, has a private ADA-accessible bathroom, which is ideal for guests, family, or anyone who prefers one-level living. Upstairs, the fifth bedroom works just as well as a bonus room, media room, or playroom.

Outside, the pool is ready for summer. The pump and salt system were replaced within the last two years, the salt cell was replaced last summer, the liner is about four years old, and a pool vacuum is included. Beyond the pool, a large backyard stretches toward the water, with plenty of room to play, garden, or entertain on 3.05 acres.

Ready to make it your new home? Call (334) 922-8883 or text (334) 310-4276 to schedule a private showing.