Luxury, privacy, and a careful attention to detail characterize a $3.495 million home for sale in West Des Moines that, despite its rarefied price-point, Realtor Danielle Seifert described as family-friendly and “unique, yet livable.”
Located east of the Raccoon River Park and five miles south of Jordan Creek Town Center, the six-bedroom property immediately impresses visitors with a front facade custom-designed by local builders, Caliber Homes.
The neighborhood is encircled by mature trees, and ‘blink, and you’ll miss it,’ private driveways connecting with Grand Avenue. “The seclusion of the lot, along with the resort-style backyard, is the perfect combination,” Seifert added.
The previous owner is a repeat client of Calber Homes’ architectural and design concepts, and worked with the company to configure the 3,485-square-foot home and fulfill a wish list of household amenities.
The arched front door opens to a living space upgraded with a fireplace and a 12-foot ceiling, positioned a few steps from the open-plan kitchen and its walk-in pantry.
A wing of the main level has been set aside for the primary bedroom and three extra bedrooms, close to a convenient laundry room. The primary bathroom includes a stand-alone tub, a zero-entry shower, heated marble flooring, and Pella windows, a common feature found throughout the building that creates a light-filled atmosphere.
Downstairs, the 2,476-square-foot finished basement includes two more guest bedrooms, a gym, and a ten-seat, tiered home theater facing a 12-foot screen and a lighted snack bar, plus a wet bar large enough to rival the size of a conventional modern kitchen, and space intended for a golf simulator.
Monitored by eight external security cameras, the property also features a mudroom, a 1,800-square-foot four-car garage, and an office designed with a built-in bookcase wall.
The rear yard Seifert compared to “a retreat,” and is highlighted by a heated 20-foot by 40-foot saltwater pool. The 1.47-acre setting also adds a three-hole putting green and an in-ground trampoline.
Residents and guests can enjoy the back garden views from two covered decks, each equipped with a fireplace and outdoor heating to encourage their use throughout the year.
Reflecting on the business and medical professionals who have already shown interest in the listing, Seifert noted, “the buyers that are out there are very serious and understand the value of building new, versus finding something existing, and the time it would take to build a house like this.”
And she explained that all the hard work and decisions to create a move-in-ready property had already been accomplished. “I literally do not think there are any compromises needed for whoever purchases this home. Turn-key. Checks all the boxes. Day one,” she said.
The home is listed at $3,495,000 by Danielle Seifert of RE/MAX Concepts. Contact her at 515-208-4220 for more information and a private showing.
Richard Lane is a freelance writer based in Des Moines. Have a home we should feature? Reach out to Susan Stapleton at sstapleton@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Inside a $3.5M West Des Moines home built for luxury — and family life
Reporting by Richard Lane, Special to the Register / Des Moines Register
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