xa0xa0xa0xa0 This home is a 16 year old ranch home built in a charmingxa0 older neightborhood. There are many custom features and much of the home has wood (some floors, walls, & even some of the ceilings).xa0 The front of the home is nestled in trees.xa0xa0xa0xa0 Although there are 5 BR's (this is a big home); only 2 of the BR's are on the main level.xa0 They are both very spacious with patio doors leading to private decks. one is a guest room with a private bath; the other is the master.xa0 The master has some custom cabinets, a retreat which overlooks the gardens and has a gas fireplace.xa0 There is also a master bath with a small walk-in closet,xa0 his & her sinks, & a whirlpool tub beautifully enclosed in a ceramic surround. xa0xa0xa0xa0xa0 The upstairs kitchen is large with a Jennaire cook top (2 burners & a grill). Additionally, there is a double oven (the top is convection/conventional; the bottom oven is conventional only). There are some custom cabinets including a beautiful double display shelf with a plant window.xa0 The island is tri-level with outlets every 16 inches on the work level and has a vegatable sink.xa0 There is an adjoining dining room. xa0xa0xa0xa0 The living room has a large cabininet that is not attached; but is negotiable.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 There is also a laundry room with a 1/2 bath and a custom-built sink.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 The floors on the main level are wood & ceramic.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 The basement is completely finshed like another home.xa0 There is a family roomxa0 with patio doors leading to the huge back yard.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 2 full baths are accessed off of the family room.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 There is a dining area and a full kitchen which has Maytag appliances (negotiable).xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 There is also a wood-burning fireplace near the dining area and a small library with custom built-ins.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 A second laundry room is on this level, as well.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 One of the BR's on this level is big withxa0 custom cabinets and patio doors to the back yard.xa0 The other BR's are smaller and non-conforming.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 The BR's & hallway are carpeted.xa0 All other floors are ceramic except the family room which is linoleum.xa0 Some of the walls & ceilings in the lower level are tongue & groove giving it a cabin feeling.xa0 There are many gardens including fruit trees,xa0 berries, herbs & flowers.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 Besides the main home-there is a beezeway which leads to the 2 1/2 car garage. Below the main garage there is a work shop.xa0 Above it is a large loft with a private deck.xa0 There is a cedar closet under the steps to the loft.xa0 An additional garage is connected to this.xa0 A fourth garage is in the back yard.xa0xa0 A small bridge with a dry river bed, a pavillion, a shed & a tiny greenhouse also are in the back. xa0xa0xa0xa0xa0 We have found it to be very peaceful here. Although John Deere has a 45 speed limit; I only notice it to be very busy when John Deere changes shifts.xa0 This is a wonderful place for older kids and/or extened family.xa0 It's an amazing place to live.xa0 Especially if you love gardening and being outdoors.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 Although this house is accessed at $255,000; we are selling it for $229,900 because of the economy.xa0 This is an exceptional price for this home and all of the custom features.xa0 We will not negotiate much.xa0 xa0xa0xa0xa0 To see more photos visit Hansel Realty (Dubuque, Iowa).xa0 View the virtual tour (see this add or Hansel). xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 xa0 Features: Appliances Included, Patio/Balcony, Central Heating, Fenced Yard, Garage, Jetted Bathtub, Mother-in-Law Apartment, Office/Den.