You're going to love everything about this amazing 5-bedroom custom-built family home nestled in the woods on 1.9 acres in Wildwood Valley, just 1.5 miles North of Van Meter and 18 minutes to West Des Moines. There's a marvelous in-ground swimming pool enclosed with a wrought iron fence, and made private with dozens of trees and shrubs. When you arrive on the front porch you'll immediately notice the beautiful Honduran mahogany and oak custom-built entry door. The unique cloud-lift design on the front door is continued with the first-floor doors, cabinets, deck railing, and doors on the utility shed. You'll greet your guests in a spacious entry foyer and usher them back to the main living area where a huge great room, an open dining area, and the perfect kitchen create a marvelous space for entertaining. The 600 sq. ft. great room has a vaulted ceiling and there's a wall of windows providing spectacular views. You'll say WOW when you see the custom built-ins on the opposite wall. The casual dining area has a sliding door to an ipe deck and patio. In a few steps you'll discover a post-and-beam, freestanding deck specially designed and built for Garden, Deck, and Landscape magazine, a Meredith publication. The 700 sq. ft. deck is made of ipe, one of the hardest woods available. It's the same wood used for the boardwalk at Atlantic City. The deck includes a gas fire pit with seating, a large cabinet with a built-in grill, and plenty of space for a large picnic table. Store your yard tools and mower in the custom-built shed just west of the deck.
Back inside, the huge kitchen boasts beautiful granite counters and backsplash. There's an island breakfast bar with a gas cook-top. There's more than ample cupboard space and the stainless appliances are included. This level also features a formal dining room and a living room. There's a half bath and an exit to the 3-car garage. The third stall is extra wide and walled off for a third vehicle or workshop. This area is insulated, has its own heater, and there's storage space in the attic above. On the back there's a pool room with a full bath, a shower, and an exit to the pool deck. On the upper level of the home you'll find 5-bedrooms and 2-full baths including the primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. It has dual sinks, a granite vanity, a jetted tub and a step-in shower. The lower level of the home is mostly unfinished except space for a kid's play room. An egress window makes it great for future build-out. This home has 2x6 construction and much of the carpet was recently replaced. In the backyard you'll find a marvelous pool with space all around for entertaining. There's a security cover for safety and heat retention. Closing the pool cover at night maintains a water temperature of 85 to 90 degrees throughout the summer without heating the pool. The landscaping is superb with five berms, more than 150 dwarf conifers, 50 Japanese and Korean maples, 50+ tons of boulders, 15 tons of river rock, and two wildflower gardens. And the opportunities to view wildlife are endless. If you're looking to get away from it all, this property sits at the corner of two cul-de-sacs in Wildwood Valley where you'll often see more wildlife than vehicles. It's just minutes from the Van Meter exit from I-80, 19 minutes to Valley West Mall, and 25 minutes to Des Moines' East Village. Don't wait to take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity! Call the homeowner to schedule a showing. (The seller is flexible on the closing date.)