A Master Gardener's Delight

 The short drive to this home will be worth the wait, because when you arrive the seclusion and beauty will take your breath away.  With the close location you will enjoy private evenings, be able to get to town within just a few minutes, and still take advantage of the lower taxes.  This Dean Parson creation is located at the end of the access road which is maintained by the road district, so you will not have to worry about any through traffic.  The mature pine, apple and plum trees that surround the property have been placed with care and have grown with the landscape for 25 years providing nice shading.   Landscaping must have been the previous owners niche, because the details throughout the exterior are truly a rare find.  Rock gardens with cement trimming, water features and wildlife are just a few of the wonders that wait.  The exterior of the home boasts steel siding for maintenance free living, a trek deck and 6 zone sprinkler systems for easy watering.  The front entrance is accessible by only a few stairs, which lead you to a heavy oak door shining with beveled glass and a transom window.  Tiled flooring graces the entrance, and as you turn left toward the center of the home you will enter into the living room, kitchen and dining room.  The three areas are united into one under the cathedral ceiling, which invites light in from the huge custom trapezoidal picture windows to shower the room with natural sunlight.  Features of the living room also include log accents, tongue and grove ceiling, ceiling fans that are hardwired to switches for easy climate control, outlets hidden in the flooring that are also wired to switches, and comforting plush carpet.  The living room also boasts a floor to ceiling gas stone fireplace with custom copper face and a heavy log mantle.  The kitchen is open to the living room, and separated from the dining room by only a breakfast bar which provides added seating and display.  The kitchen is a chef’s dream with pull out shelving, pantry for storage and stainless steel appliances including gas stove, dishwasher, and microwave.  The kitchen floor is tiled for easy cleanup, and there is an abundance of storage with hickory cabinets and endless countertop space.  The dining room is conveniently located next to the kitchen, and is lined with hardwood flooring and large windows.  The home also has a sunroom, which could be used as an office or studio.  The sunroom has hardwood floors throughout, in addition to the patio egress.  The main floor has crank out casement windows throughout, giving a bright and open feeling; in addition, the ceiling above these spaces has recessed lighting.  As you proceed down the hall toward the opposite end of the home, you will come to the main floor master suite that is softened by plush carpet, brightened by Marvin windows, and cooled by a decorative ceiling fan.  The master suite does have a walk-in closet with window, and a private bath which includes tiling, double vanities, step in shower, heat lamps, and recessed lighting.  The remaining space of the main floor is storage and main bath, which includes tiled flooring, tub with tiled surround, and linen closet with laundry chute.  As you proceed to the lower level you will pass along an area that is great for display of treasures and trophies.  The lower level family room is a cozy and inviting space with half-wall shelving for display, along with ceiling fans and lighting all wired to switches and dimmers.  The lower level of the home has ground level windows for natural light to pour in.  A pellet stove controlled by thermostat provides easy heat control.  The utility room nearby holds the water heater, central air-cooling system, humidifier, natural gas furnace with which has two-zone capability for the upper and lower floor, along with the water softener.  The two bedrooms on the lower level both have plush carpet, large windows, and ample closet space.  The lower level bathroom is tiled with a linen closet and full tub/shower unit.  The spacious laundry facilities are also on the lower floor, and with a 74 gallon water heater you are sure to get the job done!  The home has a private well, creeks running throughout the property, and is linked to city sewer.  The exterior buildings on the property include the main garage, which is closest to the home and offers double door entrance, added workspace, and wiring for a RV hookup.  Throughout the property you will also find an exterior well house and pressure tank which is heated and insulated, a garden shed hidden among the 5 row shelter belt, a storage shed next to the main garage and another 2 stall garage with open front which is perfect for RV or boat parking.  This is truly a home to be proud of, so call today for your own private tour.

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RMX# 26821W
$
439,500

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