Welcome to the country acreage you've been dreaming of! xa0 Located in beautiful family-friendly northwest Iowa is a custom built home situated on nearly 4 picturesque rich black dirt acres of gardens, mature trees, and pasture. This outstanding home was custom designed and created by one of the finest craftsman in NW Iowa. You will enjoy the wonderful view of the surrounding countryside from every window in this home! xa0 Features include: no maintenance 8 ft wrap around porch/deck, gourmet kitchen/dinning with 3/4 inch hickory wood floor, custom mission style quartersawn oak cabinetry and trim, library/music rm with french pocket doors, window seat with built-ins, open staircase, sunroom, whirlpool tub in master bath, spacious laundry/mud room with tile floor and custom cabinetry, large walk-in closets all with built in organizers, extremely energy efficient and environmentally friendly ground source heat/cool system, in floor heat, entertainment system, quality Anderson windows/doors, endless storage, unfinished sunlit full basement for your future expansion needs, basement access through garage, quality rural water with RO filtration system, inexpensive rural electric power, and much more. In addition to the 31x31 garage, there are two outbuildings (each approx 24x56) for vehicle/equipment storage, horses, shop/studio, etc. Imagine all this and property taxes of only $2,800/yr! xa0 A highly sought after location on a well maintained county hard surfaced road affords ready access to the many quaint communities and varied amenities of northwest IA. A short five mile drive from your private retreat brings you to the community of Sheldon with a great school system, recreation, shopping, excellent health care, and of course the welcome, friendly atmosphere of midwest living. Regional airport access, dinning, cultural amenities, retail shopping, and access to the beautiful Iowa Great Lakes are just an hour away. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the area for its diverse opportunities. xa0 Are you tired of high property taxes, city smog, lack of privacy, or just burned out by the rat race? Come to where the beauty of the sunrise and sunset is ever new, where the air is fresh and clean, and where children can run and play in safety! You'll love it here, the possibilities are endless! Features: Security System, Appliances Included, Patio/Balcony, Basement, Central Heating, Deck/Porch, Garage, Jetted Bathtub, Office/Den, Tile Floors, View.