Hidden down a gated gravel lane this one of a kind property delivers the country life you long for with easy access to Nevada and Hwy 30. Located just 20 minutes from Ames and 45 to Des Moines. This property is magical, offering a fully fenced homestead wrapped in soaring trees with of native timber alive with wildlife and a natural creek, offering nature’s soundtrack from sunrise to quiet starry night. Hobby-farmers dreams are turnkey: the goat pen, chicken coop and tilled garden plot are already in place, while the open lawn begs for bonfires, fruit trees or a hammock under the canopy. This spacious ranch offers 2,322 sq ft of living space is turn key! Built is 1973 this home is solid and has up-to-the-minute updates—showcases brand-new carpet, fresh paint inside and out, updated electrical & plumbing, plus a newer furnace and A/C just to name a few. Breathtaking views offered in a window-lined great room and the large formal dining room area. This home is perfect for hosting and entertaining both inside and out. A wood-burning fireplace on the main level and a second stove in the finished lower level invite cozy nights. Two main-floor bedrooms just steps from a full bath; offering double sink vanity. Downstairs a third bedroom, non conforming 4th bedroom family room with built in bar and a full bath create a private suite for guests, teens or hobbies. This one of a kind property is private and peaceful.