A river runs through this beautiful river valley 15-acre property that is characterized by professional landscaping and a glorious hillside setting. An area rich with ducks, geese, sharp-tailed grouse, white-tailed deer, abundant other upland game birds and small game make this a scenic and beautiful home for nature lovers. The Pipestem Creek winds its way through the rolling hills nearby. The property includes an extraordinary 2-story, 3150-square feet home that is nestled in foothills overlooking the Pipestem Creek valley. The five-bedroom, three full and one half baths home has many unique features, is tastefully decorated and is surrounded by tiered landscaping featuring expansive lawns, paved walkways, rock gardens and beautiful plantings. The front door opens to a foyer featuring entrance to an executive den decorated and highlighted by French exterior doors opening out onto a terraced backyard garden and brick-paved backyard patio. Also opening out onto the paved backyard patio is a charming 16-foot set of garden doors opening from a lovely dining room which features hardwood oak floors and beautiful woodwork. A roomy, easterly front porch, in addition to a west-facing backyard patio and gardens, provides options in outdoor enjoyment and entertainment. The kitchen features solid oak cabinetry, tiled floors and an elevated breakfast nook that is beautifully lighted by paned windows on two sides. The living room is spacious and features a paned, deep bay window with tiled window seat and hand-built corner fireplace outfitted with oak cabinetry and tiled hearth. The first floor also features a laundry room with ceramic tiling, beautiful cabinetry (including pull-out trays in the drawers and an extra tall pantry cabinet) and plenty of storage, a deep stainless steel sink and high-definition laminate countertops that are often mistaken for granite. This room features ample room and hookups for washer and dryer. It includes a huge walk-in closet, is located right off the kitchen and is adjacent to the staircase leading to the upper level. A half-bath is located off the foyer and next to the entrance to the garage --a 30x30 feet attached, heated double garage that is completely insulated, sheet-rocked and finished, and makes a wonderful area for large gatherings. The upper level includes three bedrooms plus a large 600 square-feet master bedroom suite. This suite is a a treat and retreat! It features a masterful floor plan that includes a spacious bedroom with an 8-feet bay window and tiled window seat topped with a graceful paned arched window. A gas fireplace surrounded by beautiful, hand-built oak cabinetry provides a comfy glow and is a compliment to French doors leading to a cozy tea room or library. Separating the bedroom from the bath and closet is a Jacuzzi room featuring a 5x5 foot whirlpool corner tub. An 8x15-feet walk-in closet and bathroom with two sinks and a 4-feet shower complete this one-of-a-kind master suite. The upper level also includes three other bedrooms and a large full bathroom featuring a long spacious counter and linen closet. The largest of the three bedrooms features a wall of built-in cabinetry and plenty of storage space. The basement includes a rec room, walk-in closet, bedroom with large closet, and small bathroom with shower. There are also two unfinished, sizeable storage rooms as well. The home is heated and cooled centrally with an efficient air-source heat pump installed in 1995. This system is backed up with floor cable heat in the tiled den, foyer and half bath, and cove heaters elsewhere.  Cost to hear from Oct. 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 was $1287.  Two energy-efficient electric water heaters, both Marathons with lifetime warranties, are included. Also included with this home are also an almond Amana dishwasher, burnerless electric General Electric almond stove and almond refrigerator. Other property included on this site are a 40 x 80 curved quonset and a 40 x 100 pole barn (both built in 1979), along with a detached heated double garage with large overhead door, and a smaller wooden building. Numerous shelterbelts, pine and expansive lawns characterize this property. An official-sized open-air basketball court, plus acres of groomed groud for other outdoor activities, makes this the perfect place to raise children or entertain. The property for sale here is bounded by shelterbelts on its east, west and south boundaries, and a township road serves as its north boundaries. Directly across the road from this property is several acres of pine trees. Utilities: Electricity served by Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, Carrington, ND (Touchstone Energy) Telephone local service provided by Qwest Strong digital cell service by Verizon Internet Service: Broadband by Dakota Central Telecom Ample water; private well.  Taxes were $998 for year 2008.Location: Plainview Township, Stutsman County, ND N Sec. 20 142 N 65W 7350 21st St SE, Pingree, ND (3.5 miles off U.S. Highway 281 on 21st Street SE) 19 miles northwest of Jamestown, ND 25 miles south of Carrington, ND and 3.5 miles from Pingree, ND This property is three miles off a north-south national highway, and 19 miles from an east-west Interstate Highway. It is 21 miles from an airport that receives service from airlines with direct connections to Fargo, Minneapolis, Denver, Phoenix or Las Vegas. It is 19 miles from a city of 15,000 (Jamestown, ND) that has complete healthcare facilities, restaurants and shops. It is 3.5 miles from a small town (Pingree) that has a fine public school K-12 (Pingree-Buchanan Public Schools), three churches, a community-owned, charming cafe and a local grille that serves an excellent steak. The larger community of Jamestown (population 15,000 plus) is less than 20 miles away. Asking price: $349,900 Will negotiate additional sale of 10 acres of adjoining land. We reserve the right to refuse sale.