Property Description

Sitting at the top of Country Estates on 1.97 private acres, this home has a southwest-facing deck with some of the best sunset views in Ames. It has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 5,132 finished sq ft, with 2,819 on the main level and 2,313 in the walkout lower level. It's in the Gilbert school district, and the roof is new (2024).The large deck is made for dinners and gatherings outside, with a covered patio below and a hot tub that stays. At the bottom of the lot, a fire pit sits in the trees and feels like a campsite of its own.Inside, the main floor is open. The kitchen has updated cabinets, countertops and appliances, plus a large island. It flows into the dining area and a family room with a stone fireplace, and updated flooring runs throughout. The primary suite, added in 2024, has oversized windows overlooking the backyard, his and hers walk-in closets and a large bath with a double vanity and walk-in shower.The remodeled walkout lower level adds a second family room, a wet bar, an exercise room that could be another bedroom, and a nonconforming bedroom. There's also a 3-car garage, large front and back yards, and a wide driveway with an anchor for a basketball hoop.Neighborhood trails connect to Peterson Pits and McFarland Park is 2 minutes drive away. Downtown Ames and Iowa State University are 12 minutes away. Built in 2001.There is plenty of parking in the driveway by the house.

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