2575 Michel Ave Independence, IA 50644

Quality, custom-built Colorado Craftsman style home with a ski-chalet feel built on a limestone bluff 80-feet above the Wapsipinicon River, a location unmatched in nature's beauty and privacy. This magnificent property contains 70.9 acres. 31 tillable acres and 40 acres of mature trees, pasture and riverbank. Cherry columns fitted with handmade copper and art glass lanterns separate the dramatic entry, library and dining room from the massive step-down great room featuring soaring 22-foot beamed ceilings and wood-burning stone fireplace. Expansive windows and all handmade solid-core doors and cabinetry throughout, solid cherry on main floor and solid hickory in lower level. Any true chef will adore this gourmet kitchen with its large island, butler’s bar, large eating area, gas cooktop, double oven and sub-zero side-by-side refrigerator. The private master suite is nestled at the end of the main floor and offers comfort like none other with a built-in king-size bed, endless closet and storage space and a spa-like master bath tiled from floor to ceiling. An open hickory and iron stairway leads to an wonderful walk-out lower level housing a large family room with gas fireplace, three big bedrooms with two baths, exercise room with private bath, large bar and recreation areas. There are multiple indoor/outdoor entertaining areas. Other amenities include lawn irrigation system, extensive security system including temperature control, drive alarm which rings and lights up the lane whenever anyone approaches, 3 furnaces and 3 central air units for zone heating/cooling, sound system, rural water indoors and private well for outdoor watering. Relax or entertain in the screened porch, 4-season room or outside on the very large decks and patios while enjoying the beautiful Iowa landscape. This extraordinary home is excellent for guests and entertaining while providing peace and tranquility.