Tucked away on 5 wooded acres in Merrill, this thoughtfully designed home offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and year-round Northwoods adventure. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, room to explore, or easy access to the outdoors, this property delivers. Located directly on the snowmobile trail at the start of Edward Drive, with ATV/UTV access right from home, you’re just 3 miles from Lake Alexander boat launch and thousands of acres of public land for hunting, fishing, and recreation. Inside, you’ll find over 2,250 sq ft of living space featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a dedicated office, and bonus living space. The home’s open layout showcases impressive 9’ ceilings, a spacious living room, formal dining area, and durable waterproof vinyl plank flooring throughout. The oversized primary suite is a true escape with a walk-through closet, large jacuzzi tub, and a dual-head tiled shower. Designed with efficiency and reliability in mind, this home includes in-floor heat powered by an on-demand dual boiler system, whole-home water filtration and softener system, HE appliances, underground utilities, high-speed internet, and a generator backup hookup for added peace of mind. Outside, enjoy the space and functionality rarely found together — including a 40,000 sq ft fenced yard with a 6’ fence, perfect for pets, play, or privacy. 11’ ceilings, 12’ wide x 10’ tall doors, its own electrical panel, and an additional 32×8 covered porch. Need even more room? The property also offers additional parking ideal for trailers, campers, equipment, and toys. 7 acre parcel next door is for sale as well—turn this into a 12 acre recreational space! Built for Wisconsin living, the home features high wind/hail rated steel roofing and siding, offering top-tier resistance ratings for hail, fire, and UV protection. A rare combination of modern comfort, acreage, storage, and direct access to everything the Northwoods lifestyle has to offer — this is the property you’ve been waiting for.