Welcome to 1221 Merritt Street, located in the sought-after Stratfield section of Fairfield! This warm and inviting home has been meticulously maintained and features generous-sized rooms & a sunny open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Enter from the welcoming front porch into a light-filled living room. Just off the living room, the 'heart of the home' is a gorgeous kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, center island, SS appliances, and opens to a separate dining area with room for a large dining table. The kitchen flows seamlessly to a spacious sunlit family room with vaulted ceiling & skylight. Just off the family room is a large Trex deck which overlooks the fenced rear yard, perfect for summer gatherings. An updated half-bath & attached garage complete the first floor. Upstairs is a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet & beautiful full bath. Two additional generous bedrooms & updated hall bath complete the 2nd floor. Gleaming hardwood flooring throughout 1st and 2nd floors.The lower level is partially finished & adds great extra living space for family/rec room, office, gym. Level landscaped yard with mature plantings and colorful perennials. Central Air, gas heat, vinyl siding. This turnkey home checks all the boxes and offers the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility, yet just minutes to shopping, highways, train. Enjoy all that coastal Fairfield has to offer - beaches, lake, vibrant downtown, train to NYC, & award-winning schools.