This home is a 16 year old ranch home built in a charming  older neightborhood. There are many custom features and much of the home has wood (some floors, walls, & even some of the ceilings).  The front of the home is nestled in trees.     Although there are 5 BR's (this is a big home); only 2 of the BR's are on the main level.  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.  The master has some custom cabinets, a retreat which overlooks the gardens and has a gas fireplace.  There is also a master bath with a small walk-in closet,  his & her sinks, & a whirlpool tub beautifully enclosed in a ceramic surround.       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.  The island is tri-level with outlets every 16 inches on the work level and has a vegatable sink.  There is an adjoining dining room.      The living room has a large cabininet that is not attached; but is negotiable.       There is also a laundry room with a 1/2 bath and a custom-built sink.       The floors on the main level are wood & ceramic.       The basement is completely finshed like another home.  There is a family room  with patio doors leading to the huge back yard.       2 full baths are accessed off of the family room.       There is a dining area and a full kitchen which has Maytag appliances (negotiable).       There is also a wood-burning fireplace near the dining area and a small library with custom built-ins.       A second laundry room is on this level, as well.       One of the BR's on this level is big with  custom cabinets and patio doors to the back yard.  The other BR's are smaller and non-conforming.       The BR's & hallway are carpeted.  All other floors are ceramic except the family room which is linoleum.  Some of the walls & ceilings in the lower level are tongue & groove giving it a cabin feeling.  There are many gardens including fruit trees,  berries, herbs & flowers.       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.  Above it is a large loft with a private deck.  There is a cedar closet under the steps to the loft.  An additional garage is connected to this.  A fourth garage is in the back yard.   A small bridge with a dry river bed, a pavillion, a shed & a tiny greenhouse also are in the back.       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.  This is a wonderful place for older kids and/or extened family.  It's an amazing place to live.  Especially if you love gardening and being outdoors.       Although this house is accessed at $255,000; we are selling it for $229,900 because of the economy.  This is an exceptional price for this home and all of the custom features.  We will not negotiate much.       To see more photos visit Hansel Realty (Dubuque, Iowa).  View the virtual tour (see this add or Hansel).