Beautiful homestead on 2+ acres (2-3 add acres available), on well maintained, paved road 8 miles from town of 4000 (Cty Seat). Located forty miles west of Ames, Ia(60,000) home of ISU (Ia State University is ranked in top 100 US Univs),three miles north of Lincoln Hwy(30),thirty miles north of Lake Panorama recreation area and 70 NW of Des Moines. Jefferson is the boyhhod home of Goerge Gallop (Gallop Poll). Reblt/remod house from ground up is mostly new in and out in last 8 years (original frame dates to 1904). Large insulated, finished, and attached 2 car garage (plus one unattached), with cement driveway/side-walks, etc. House/garage have new vinyl siding; Anderson double pane low UV triple/double/single windows; new 25 year roofing/guttering with leaf- covers and underground drainage; all new insulation;doors, exterior lighting,etc. (all elec cables are underground). House faces south for winter sun. Several mature trees in front yard provide excellent shade in summer. Five outbuildingsldgs (1 horsebarn), all with 10 year old roofing on 25 year life... all in good condition with new stain or paint (5yrs) and guttering.Other buildings include a corncrib, chickenhouse, single wooden "wainsoat" garage, and a storage shed for the farm truck,canoe, lawn furniture, etc. Grounds nicely landscaped with many shade trees, flower gardens, bushes, shrubs, etc, all well maintained. Twenty tree orchard provides seasonal supply of apples, pairs, cherries. Also have annual supply of rasberries,and grapes. Garden provides fresh organic vegetables. New poured 8ft tall basesment (exterior has fiberglass brick fascure) with new central air/heat/humid control and water/plumbing systems (new 125ft well gives endless supply of free water). Hand-hewn center structure is a unique feature. New basement is dry... never has had moisture; has 2 large capacity dehumidifiers,sumppump with battery backup systemand anew water softener. Auto, humidifier unit is attached to furnace. Basement has finished room used for playroom orfamilyroom, new flourescent lighting and windows, workbench, storage, etc. Much space for additional finished rooms, if desired. House has all new fixtures,appliances (el range,dishwasher,refrig,washer/dryer,micro) large hutch, all new kitchen cabinets and cupboards (all cherry), stainless dbl sink and new counters; has best vinyl and carpet, all textured walls/ceilings etc., modern extra-large kitchen/diningroom, double-large livingroom with built-in gas-log fireplace and bookcase. Bathroom has new fixtures,vinyl flooring, built-in floor to ceiling linen/towel/toilet supply closet. All living-space and conveniences located on one floor, including washer/dryer nook, two bedrms,bathroom, kitchen/diningroom, livingroom and 3 large clothes closets (one walk-in), plus an additional large linen/towel toilet supply built-in bathrm closet,and an 8ft cherry closet with shelving next to the washer/dryer used for linen/banket and misc. storage. There are new cherry wall cabinets and floor cupboards as well as a very large hutch for storage in kitchen. Safe/secure peaceful area with good neighbors close-by.Excellent schools/progressive community, great location to raise children or retire with lots of space for visitors. Prime hunting for deer/pheasant,etc. and great fishing close-by(Racoon river is 3 miles away). Many extras with sale of this property including Ford PU truck; new ridermower,and selfpropelled; lawn/garden/maint equip; lawn furniture and decorations, canoe with elec motor; new micro,washer/dryer/refrigerator, range,dishwasher,curtains,Levelor blinds, Hunter-Douglas custom designer den, lvgrm and kitchen shades; kitchen set; hutch and more.Value on these items exceeds $9,000. Property is considered a "best buy" at this price. Call 515-386-2389or316-650-6702. Leave message. I will e-mail 50 interior/exterior pics at your request.