General

3300+  Sq Ft home on wooded 7.3  acres of rolling hills, overlooking the most picturesque part of  Chichaqua Valley. Designed and built by owner.

Mansion-looking Colonial style outside, European elegance inside: cathedral ceiling and two-story wall of windows looking out to lush landscape. Lots of custom  woodwork including toll “cathedral” mirror above the fireplace in the gorgeous Great Room. Eye-catching view from bay window dining area. All rooms are spacious and sunny.

Huge 3-level deck as well as cozy backyard completely surrounded by trees and wonderful landscaping. The upper levels of the deck reveal 5+  mi of a spectacular timberland view around. Lower level of the deck may be converted to above-ground swimming pool (the existing above-ground pool is presently folded and covered by the deck). 

A creek runs through the property, and also  includes a pond. On the North side of the property is the 22 mi Chichaqua bike trail, running in peace and quiet through the forest across romantic “bridges of Polk County”. This mint-condition dwelling and pristine nature is just about 20 min from downtown of the city of Des Moines. The property is so great for relaxation and entertaining – no need to travel for vacation.

Significant renovation in 2008: roof, interior painting, flooring, plumbing.

Property information

-         Mailing Address: 10230 NE 76th Ave, Mitchellville, IA, 50169

-         LKaplun@CCCglobal.com

-         Sq Ft: 3300+

-         Beds/Baths: 3 / 4

-      Central Vac, 2 Fireplaces (Propane and High Efficient Wood Burning), Lots of Storage

-         Directions from Des Moines: (NOTE: The property is about 3 mi North of Mitchellville, North of I-80).  Take  I-80 East to Hwy 65 North to Bondurant. Take a Right on the Bondurant stoplight to NE 70 Ave East, to NE 96th St. North, to NE 75 Ave East, to NE 76 Ave. Maroon roof of the home is visible from the beginning of the NE 76 Ave on Left, or North. Take gravel driveway (North,  0.3 mi.)