A magical place filled with whimsical elements, 20612 S. Hwy 71 in Winslow, AR, captures the imagination and lifts the spirit. Perched high above the street on a bluff, this property has a 180 degree view of the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop and valleys below and, there's plenty of outdoor living spaces to enjoy the spectacular surroundings and wildlife. This 2-acre property is professionally landscaped with +/- 40, fifty-year old trees, includes more than 4,000 square feet, a dry sauna, an aviary, a bunkhouse, a hen house, a horse stable with electricity, a pavilion with a fountain and several outbuildings. Originally built in 1925, this enchanting mountain villa has ornamental iron work, stone walls 18" thick X 20' high, sidewalks, archways, 2 whirlpool tubs, a spiral wrought-iron staircase, 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, large porches, a library, an office with a built-in safe, a sitting room, gardens and much more. Because the property is so unique, and the second story can be accessed from the west and east decks, it would make a wonderful bed and breakfast or retreat. The main living area has soaring beamed ceilings, a massive floor to ceiling "volcanic" stone fireplace with an over-sized insert, two hand-made wooden doors, an arched recessed curio nook, and a bay window that fills the room with natural light. Open to the living room, the dining room has a natural stone wall and a second bay window that is topped by a fan light which ties the arches together. A guest bath off the living room has a handicap- accessible shower and beautiful tile walls. Connecting the great room to the breakfast room, a galley kitchen has a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove and a dishwasher that will convey with the home. The charming breakfast room features built-in bench with storage, a spacious pantry, and large window that overlooks backyard. Breakfast room also has a creative exit to covered deck for morning coffee and food "al fresco." Adjacent to the deck, the tree room is an interesting space because a tree grows through it. Stone stairs lead to the basement where there is a laundry room, a full bath with an over-sized whirlpool tub and exercise area. Also located on the first floor level, a parterre oversized master suite boasts cedar-lined closet, ceramic tile floors, a firebox with a stone chimney, stone shelves and stone walls. The suite opens to the outside patio where there is a handmade table with a mosaic top and a great view of the property. Three additional bedrooms are located on the second level of the home along with second whirlpool tub and a library. Walk out onto the spacious balcony from either the bedroom or the library. Because I-540 has pulled traffic away from Hwy 71, the street is now quiet. You have to see this property for yourself to understand how unique and special it is. The seller suggests a minimum of two visits to experience the pleasure of country life, i.e., visit at dawn, noon, dusk and after nightfall. Buyer may accept the extra commuting distance for shopping or employment to enjoy country life a 100+ days per year versus suburban life in "cages for all ages" track home. Firm price of $345000, however save $20K commissions, fees, and other closing costs. Owner financing with 1/3 down at 5% p.a. or 1% less than available bank or mortgage co. rates (i.e., DITECH), or a negotiable one year lease with option to buy ($1,800/per month), +/- 10-year monthly mortgage rate. Seller offers one-year home warranty. Write to Prof. ECM, PO Box 887, Huntsville, AR 72742. (Se habla espanol). ENCHANTING MT. TOP SETTING/EXTERIOR: * Home and 2.06 acres, m/l * Original home built in 1925 by an English woman as a replica of her home in Englland * Gated entry * Tree-shaded yard (pines, maples, cedars, oaks-+/- forty, 50-year old trees) * Small orchard (walnut, pear, apple, peach, and apricot trees) * Exterior is rock & cedar * 2 fenced acres & cross-fenced for animals * Rock sidewalks * Lots of ornamental iron work & metal fencing, some handmade * Shared privacy fencing for neighbor's guard dogs * 11 X 5 aviary with metal doors & windows * Ornamental arches in yard * Property is on rural water * Hydrants on front porch & in backyard * Some guttering on the house * 50-ft well (ceramic lined) under concrete block patio off the master bedroom * Three 1,000 gallon cisterns on property * Second story can be accessed from west and east decks * 10 X 14 covered deck off tree and breakfast rooms OUTBUILDINGS: * Detached garage near house is 14 X 24 and has a concrete floor * Another detached garage located below house in pasture area-Drive through gate to this garage (dirt floor) * Small rock storage & pump building with electricity in back * Hen house and rabbit hutches * Horse barn (2 stalls) with electicity * Pavillion with working fountain and electricity has large stained glass window * Rock sauna building SEPARATE BLDG W/STONE WALLS: * Guest house (former bunkhouse) now has 2 rooms - 11 X 21 and 11 X 20 * Master bedroom has wood-burning air-tight furnace * Upgraded in 2008 with kitchenette and 5th full bath with shower * Concrete floor with indoor/outdoor carpet * Electric cook stove * Window heat unit * Built-in bunk beds * Steel door on east side * Added to living space is a 2-room workshop/storage area (15 X 18 and 6 X 19) with concrete floors VILLA'S FIRST LEVEL: LIVING ROOM: * 16 X 14 * Tile floors * Wall heat and air unit * Guest bath off living room has handicap accessible shower and tiled walls GREAT ROOM/DINING ROOM COMBINATION: * 15 X 27 * Massive stone fireplace with insert * Open beamed ceiling in great room * Two bay windows * Two handmade oval wood doors * Linoleum and tile floorings * Spiral staircase * Full bath off great room MASTER BEDROOM: * 13 X 25 * Cedar-lined closet * Ceramic tile floors * Firebox with stone chimney * Window unit heat and air * Stone shelves * Walls are stone and wainscoting NURSERY/BOUDOIR: * 7 X 9 * Built-ins OFFICE/COMPUTER ROOM: * 7 X 14 * All rock walls * Built-in safe & bookshelves * Marble-tiled floors KITCHEN * 9 X 7 Galley kitchen * Stove, stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher (2007) will convey BREAKFAST ROOM: * 9 X 11 * Built-in storage bench * Pantry (very large & extends into tree room) * Large window overlooking backyard TREE ROOM: * 18 X 15 * Stone stairs lead to basement * Stone shelves beneath wrap-around windows * Tree VILLA'S UPPER LEVEL: LOFT SITTING ROOM LEADS TO BATHROOM: * Laminate floors * Cathedral ceiling * Full bath with jacuzzi and beautiful tiled walls * Closet & attic storage areas on both sides UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 1: * 12 X 14 * Fireplace heater * Laminate flooring * Closet (2nd one in sitting room with quilt storage above) * Native stone walls extend to upstairs level UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 2: * 14 X 10 * Lg closet UPSTAIRS BEDROOM 3: * 9 X 14 * Closet * Access to building-length covered balcony & side decks UPSTAIRS LIBRARY: * 9 X 14 * Walled wrap-around recessed bookshelves * French doors open to deck (11 X 16) with pine trees * 180 degree view BASEMENT: * 21 X 22 * Laundry & storage facilities - new 2008 washer & dryer convey * Tiled floor * Separate area for oversized jacuzzi tub with private commode & sink * Laundry sink * Heated and cooled (part of central heating system) MISCELLANEOUS: * 3 Water heaters * Water filtration system * Approximately 1250 sq.ft. of home has CH/A - Remainder has wall heat & air units * Cable and computer ready * Lighted courtyard area with fountains * Gravel circular driveway * Most furniture (Ethan Allen, Drexel, Duncan Phyfe, Art Deco) negotiable with full-priced offer Features: Appliances Included, Patio/Balcony, Basement, Bonus/Great Room, Covered Parking, Central Heating, Deck/Porch, Furnished, Garage, Jetted Bathtub, Mother-in-Law Apartment, Office/Den, Tile Floors, View.