7708 MERRILY WAY, Lakeland, FL, 33809 | $349,900

Well maintained. . . beautifully cared for. . . no CDD. . . low HOA. . . third-acre lot. . . move-in ready. That alone tells the story of why this home is so desirable. But there's more! This executive style home in the beautiful north Lakeland neighborhood of Derbyshire has newer roof - 2019, A/C system with UV filter - 2021 (with bulbs replaced and ductwork sealed in 2025), newer stainless kitchen appliances - 2019, new drainfield - 2024, 2 new risers & filters - 2025. The gorgeous shaded and landscaped lot features a long driveway for plenty of guest parking and a fully fenced spacious backyard. Oversized garage features newer pull down attic access stairs, and is a side load garage for added curb appeal. Curved walkway adorned with planters and a rich bed of ivy leads you to the covered entry porch. Once inside, you'll find the formal dining space immediately to your left, with upper plant/decor shelves and a beautiful arched window overlooking the front lawn. Straight ahead is your very spacious living room, perfect for entertaining with direct access to the wet bar, and french doors with transom windows leading onto the lanai. Adjacent to the living room is the open kitchen with large breakfast room and an additional set of french doors leading to the lanai. Did I mention those french doors feature built-in blinds for easy maintenance and lasting beauty? Spacious and bright kitchen also features a breakfast bar and loads of cabinet space. Split bedrooms optimize privacy, with two large 11x13 secondary bedrooms at the right side of the home, and the primary suite at the left side. Secondary bedrooms share a full bath with large vanity space, skylight, and tub/shower combo. The masterpiece of your oasis will be the extremely generous primary suite with large ensuite bath. The bedroom itself features tray ceiling, expansive footprint, and sliders leading out to your private little deck area. The ensuite bath features garden tub with separate shower, private water closet, dual sinks, extended vanity space and plenty of floor space to ensure you're never bumping elbows while getting ready in this bathroom! Whether for entertaining, four-legged friends, playtime, or just a private space to relax, this backyard hits the mark. The fun begins at your 19' long screened lanai with attached third full bath, and flows seamlessly into the 100' wide backyard! This premium location offers something for everyone! Golfers - you are less than 3 miles from the Sandpiper Golf Club. If you're a fan of the mouse - you can be in his kingdom within 35 minutes. Beach bunnies - just an hour drive will get you to the sandy gulf coast beaches, and a with a little extra adventure time you'll be riding the waves on the east coast from Daytona down to Vero. Whether you're commuting to Tampa or Orlando (or anywhere in between), you're just minutes to I-4. And don't miss out on all the amazing activities right in the Lakeland community including Bonnett Springs Park, the Downtown Farmers Market, and so much more.

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