Leading you home to this lovingly built and lovingly kept cape, belonging to the same family for 2 generations since construction, set on a cul-de-sac and wrapped with a sidewalk. Offering 4 bedrooms with a possible 5th on the main level, currently being used as the den (oak under carpet), and 2 full bathrooms. Upon stepping in you'll immediately take notice of the oak topped center staircase with matching banister, pine 6 panel doors throughout, recessed lighting and the inviting living room taking your eyes across to the dining area with built-in buffet piece to complement an evening of entertaining. Your eat-in kitchen is highlighted with custom built red oak hardwood cabinets, electric range and an elevated oven. The built in breakfast nook is classic americana with room for everyone in the morning and is only made better by its built-in storage. Head down the hall to find bathroom # 1 with step in shower, bedroom # 1, and the den with built in cabinets and a recessed TV alcove, ready for the perfect movie night. The second floor offers CAC, the primary bedroom spanning the full depth of the home with a walk-out dormer and integrated oak drawers and dual closets for storage. Bathroom 2 boasts a vanity area, sky light, and over-sized soaker tub, then go on to rooms # 2 & 3. Head down to the basement and make use of a beautiful entertainment area with dry bar, lots more storage and rich pine tongue & groove detail on the walls. The other side contains a hobby area and work bench, new Biasi 3-zone boiler, HTP indirect hot-water tank, and laundry area. Looking to the outside, with 8-zone IGS, you'll enjoy the composite front deck and sitting area, marvel the stamped double-wide concrete driveway, walk-way & patio, fully fenced yard, plus 2 sheds for storage and a 1-car garage. 200 amp elec. service, 45 min. to midtown and just 9 miles to the national seashore & Jones Beach all add up to make this home one of your favorites to see in beautiful Merrick!