12 merrill way

First time on the market in over 45 years! This 3Bed + Den (or optional 4th bedroom), 2Bath Mid-Century single level home in the highly desired Carmel Valley Village is located just blocks from coffee shops, restaurants, wineries, schools and parks! Built in 1957 with +/- 1,772 square feet of living space on a large and private 10,600+ square foot cul-de-sac parcel, the home offers lots of space for the gardening enthusiast or for entertaining. A brick courtyard patio greets visitors leading up to the front door, which opens to a light-filled living room with oak hardwood floors, beamed tongue and groove ceilings and gas fireplace insert. The kitchen is open to the dining area, which overlooks the front courtyard with large picture windows. Three nicely sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located down the hall, while a separate den/office/family room with a freestanding stove offers a serene place to capture surrounding mountain views. In the backyard, a west-facing flagstone patio is the ideal spot for BBQs and sunset views. Other features include an attached 2-car garage, Adobe perimeter walls, separate storage shed and various mature fruit trees including apple, orange, persimmon, and Italian plum. With a brand new septic tank and system (2026), this home is now ready for its next owner looking to take in the tranquil and charming setting of Carmel Valley.