MERIDEN — The weather’s perfect, you’ve got a long weekend, so in between the parades and cookouts wouldn’t this be just the right time to come look at what might be your new home?

Yes, this picture perfect New England Colonial at 171 Westwood Road with the signature bright red barn/garage and a huge perfectly manicured yard for play, relaxation, gardening or all three just welcomes the buyers who are looking for a wonderful first home or buyers who are downsizing and want a home with character but not a lot of maintenance. Lots of extras here as well in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath (with a great claw tub!) Colonial like a brand new stone walkway, a rebuilt chimney, new electrical and water line in the basement for washer/dryer hook-ups. The home is protected with a newer roof and a brand new water heater, heated by propane and oil and cooled with wall units.

You’ll appreciate the eat-in kitchen equipped with all appliances and plenty of counter space, the combination dining area, the living room featuring wall-to-wall carpeting, and the open floor plan. The exterior boasts a covered deck for all-weather enjoyment, an open dry lot with garden area, outdoor lighting, and gutters. You’re going to love that barn red combination barn and garage with parking for one vehicle and rafters providing plenty of storage space.

The home is convenient to all highways, shopping, and everything you need, yet its location is private ... what a wonderful home!

Let Realtor Margarita Grignano of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services show you around this weekend, or if you can’t make it, schedule another day and time. Margarita’s personal contact is: (203) 376-0264. List price: $269,900 Most recent tax: $4,202.