$1.59 million home in Van Meter makes you feel like you're on permanent vacation
28777 Hickory Ridge Drive, Van Meter
Find your own private acreage just minutes from the metro with all the amenities to make your permanent home feel like you’re on vacation. The property sits on 1.68 acres of timberland in Van Meter’s Hickory Lodge development.
You’ll immediately notice the enormity and space of this 5,310-square-foot home when you enter the 8-foot double door two-story entry. Relax in the two-story family room with direct vent fireplace and built-ins, as well as a wall of wood-trimmed glass looking out to the huge deck and hardwood trees. Throughout the home, you will feel the warmth of the stone accents and hand-scraped hickory floors.
The chef’s kitchen features knotty alder cabinets and trim, a long island and two eating areas. Enjoy the Sub Zero built-in refrigerator, Wolf gas range, double ovens, ice maker and warming drawer. A walk-in pantry holds another refrigerator and freezer.
The main level also contains a formal dining room with a walk-in closet and built-in hutch, a large office with two built-in desks, a four-season room and mudroom. The master suite is also housed on this level, with a fireplace, soaking tub and huge walk-in tile shower.
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A curved staircase leads to the upper level, with a catwalk overlooking the family room as well as three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room. The walkout lower level was built for entertainment in mind, with a huge theater room, wet bar and rec room. A wine cellar with wrought iron gate also is on this level, and two more bedrooms can be found in the lower level as well. In-floor heating ensures the lower level will remain warm and comfortable no matter the season. Throughout the home, stone and wood accents create the relaxed lodge feeling no matter what room you’re in.
Outside, relax on the spacious covered deck, covered patio below or open patio with fire pit. Two attached three-car garages offer plenty of space for vehicles, equipment and toys.
The home is listed at $1,599,500 by Jenny Gratias Wille at Iowa Realty Mills Crossing. Contact Wille at (515) 453-5506 to request a private showing or to find other similar properties.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Van Meter, IA home makes you feel like you're on permanent vacation
