12485 Hwy F17 W , Collins, IA 50055(Jasper County)

Located just off IA-65/330 on HWY F-17 and a quick 20 min hop to Ankeny/DM Metro, I35 and I80, the private driveway leads into the 31-acre wooded paradise. The 4BR/3BA 2-story custom home is integrated into the property's hardwood timber which is home to trophy whitetail, wild turkey and more. The property borders the 113-acre Ashton County Park area and ensures continued privacy and enhanced opportunities for the outdoors enthusiast. The three excellent 30'x60' steel buildings, 14'x20' movable garden building and more are tucked into the natural landscape. All buildings come with great features including one with full concrete, heat, office and overhead doors and offer unlimited options for the successful buyer. For the greater Des Moines metro area this is a unique hardwood forested acreage/parcel and home with great amenities, assets and an outstanding location.

Quality strikes you as you enter the impressive 2-story home featuring hardwood floors, fireplace and custom cabinetry, spacious updated kitchen with large island, formal dining room, office/study, laundry and more. The upper level showcases a full bath, study area, 4 large bedrooms including the spacious primary BR with ensuite featuring a huge tiled shower. The lower level features a finished family room with custom bar, lower office space and abundant storage opportunities that just keep adding to the amenities and options. Expansive glass throughout the home makes you truly feel a part of your private hardwood wilderness and the spectacular Iowa seasons. Add geothermal HVAC, impressive detail, 3-car attached garage and the list goes on!

Outside the home, the extensive professional landscaping and water features provide a natural transition from the home, huge all-weather rear deck, stone patio and bar to the prime woods surrounding the home. Situated on a paved HWY F17 and just off 4-lane IA-65/330 the location is perfect for the easy hop to the Metro, Ankeny, Ames, etc. If you are someone wishing to have the best of all worlds and be right next door to everything but still be able to live "away from it all" and NOW AT OVER $310,000 UNDER APPRAISED PRICE, you just found it! Buyer to cooperate with seller's 1031 exchange at no cost or liability to buyers or delay in closing.