Bring your attention to this charming traditional home, located in the lovely Town of Herndon, surrounded by a beautiful assortment of shrubs and perennials planted around the house that show year round! This brick front beauty offers a spacious 2,192 finished sq ft with 5 beds and 3 baths! Enter inside to find a mix of hardwood and tile flooring. Head upstairs to find a large kitchen well-appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ceiling high solid wood cabinets for storage. It opens up to a bright and spacious dining area. A lovely set of french sliding doors lead to the rear deck allowing plenty of natural light to enter the home! The dining room and living area seamlessly flow into one another. The main level houses 3 bedrooms, including the primary suite featuring its own private bath. Down the hallway there is a full bath that can be shared by the remaining 2 bedrooms, and access to a large attic space for storage.


Downstairs, find a wide open family room with a brick fireplace and a large wood burning stove that can heat the entire house on cold winter nights. The left side of this level features 2 lower level bedrooms which share a hallway full bath with shower and tub combo. Both bedrooms have ample closet space. You will also find a spacious and well organized laundry area with cabinets. Exit through a back door which leads you to the insulated garage offering extra storage space. The garage is equipped for an electric vehicle with a 220 electric outlet. Outside, there is a large rear deck off the dining room. It offers a great view of the fully fenced yard and surrounding neighboring trees providing privacy and a variety of colorful birds. Also found in the yard is a 6x8 vegetable plot and a storage shed for your extras!


520 Merlins Lane is just a short walk to the Bagel Cafe, bank, hotels, restaurants and stores. Most amenities are within 5 miles of the house including the new Silver line metro, fine dining, gyms, YMCA, and health food stores (Sprouts, Whole Foods, MOMs Organic market). In the Spring, the nearby Herndon Farmers Market opens on Thursdays and the Reston Farmers Market on Saturdays. There are Summer Concerts in the Town of Herndon and Saturday concerts during summer at nearby Reston Town Center and Lake Anne. The Town of Herndon hosts various outdoor Festivals throughout the year. Just a mile away is the W&OD bike and walking trail which takes you to DC to the East and Purcellville to the West. The neighborhood is adjacent to the Runnymede Nature Preserve with trails and a lovely winding creek. So many things to look forward to in this phenomenal home!