24 Loines AvenueMerrick, NY 11566Price: $2,149,000

Welcome to 24 Loines Avenue, Merrick ! Located in the prestigious “MERRICK WOODS “ section and within School District 25 (Chatterton Elementary), this absolute stunner stands as one of the area's most distinctive modern Center Hall Colonials. Custom built in 2008 and meticulously maintained, this exceptional residence offers approximately 4,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a private shy half-acre lot with remarkable frontage and depth. Superior craftsmanship and premium materials are evident throughout, beginning with a grand two-story foyer, 9-foot ceilings on the main level, and rich hardwood floors finished with oil-based stain and topcoat. Formal living room with a fireplace and formal dining room provide elegant entertaining spaces, while the expansive den with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace creates a warm and inviting gathering area. A sun-filled sunroom, enhanced by ten windows and its own gas fireplace, offers a stunning year-round retreat. The open-concept chef's kitchen anchors the home and features Viking stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a substantial 4' x 9' center island with seating and storage, flowing seamlessly into the adjacent dining and living areas. Custom trim, detailed moldings, and refined oil-based finishes reflect the exceptional attention to detail throughout. The home offers five generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a private bath featuring double sinks, high-end finishes, and two oversized walk-in closets. All bedrooms are equipped with custom closet systems, while an additional full bathroom with double vanity and a second-floor laundry room with cabinetry provide everyday convenience. A fully finished basement with its own heating zone delivers versatile space ideal for recreation, fitness, or extended living. Advanced systems include three-zone hydronic heating, central air conditioning, natural gas utilities, hybrid insulation (spray foam and blown-in fiberglass), whole-house water filtration, 200-amp electrical service with sub-panel, and a full security system-offering exceptional comfort, efficiency, and soundproofing. The outdoor setting is equally impressive, featuring professionally maintained landscaping, extensive bluestone and brick hardscaping, a natural gas fire pit, underground gutter drainage, and an 8-zone automatic sprinkler system, with ample room to add a pool or additional outdoor amenities. Completing the property is a heated and cooled three-car detached garage, fully finished and equipped with a two-zone Mitsubishi split system, attic storage, new roof, slab, and footings, along with a long private driveway extending beyond a gated entrance for enhanced privacy and parking. Set on a quiet, tree-lined street close to the LIRR, parks, beaches, and major parkways, this turnkey residence seamlessly blends timeless architectural elegance with modern luxury-offering estate-like privacy and enduring value in one of Merrick's most sought-after neighborhoods. Built to last, thoughtfully designed, and truly exceptional 24 Loines Avenue, Merrick is the dream you have always wished for. Make it your reality.