This light-filled home, in Northwest Akron near Merriman Valley offers a rare opportunity in a quiet, well-lit neighborhood with sidewalks. It backs onto the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the Summit Metro Parks offering private Towpath Trail access just beyond your back door, yet remains minutes from downtown Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn and landmarks such as Stan Hewitt Hall and Blossom Music Center. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train shows off it's historic cars as it strolls by 2-3 round trips a day Wednesday through Sunday during the spring, summer and Fall months. Natural light and breathtaking nature seeping through a plethora of large windows fill your senses from sunrise to sunset making you feel like you are on vacation every day. The fine craftsmanship and beautiful architecture along side solid oak and stone features make this home unique. You can enjoy the kitchen, which features custom solid oak cabinets and was refreshed in the summer of 2020 with quality glass front appliances, an induction stove, tile backsplash, newer leathered stone countertops and a large granite sink. The ROOF was replaced in July 2020 with CertainTeed Premium Shingles. Other updates include: EV Charging station, a new front door (Summer 2021), a new upgraded A/C (Summer 2018), a new high-efficiency furnace (Spring 2023), and new garage doors (February 2026). This home is what dreams are made of. Don't miss this rare opportunity. Call for a tour today.