Set on nearly an acre in Forest Ridge, this custom brick ranch is the rare Ankeny offering that feels more estate than subdivision. A circle drive winds through mature trees to a stately brick-and-stone façade, where the home opens to a soaring arched entry w/ sidelights. Inside, 10 ft ceilings & engineered hardwood floors set the stage, w/ a formal dining flanked by columns & a tray ceiling, & a warm great room anchored by a stone-surround fireplace. The kitchen is the heart of the home - cabinetry w/glass-front uppers, a center island w/ cooktop, built-in double wall ovens, & a sunlit breakfast nook opening to the deck. A private main-level study, complete w/ built-in bookcases framing an arched window, offers the perfect work-from-home retreat. The primary suite is exceptional: vaulted ceiling, spa-style bath w/ whirlpool tub & tile shower, walk-in closet, & a private four-seasons room w/ vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceiling & its own deck - the ultimate spot for morning coffee or an evening wind-down. The walkout lower level adds nearly 1,800 finished square feet w/ a sunken family room, full wet bar w/ wine storage, additional bedrooms, & direct access to a paver patio & outdoor fireplace surrounded by woods. Safe room under stoop. Premium mechanicals include a whole-house generator, central vacuum, humidifier, full security, & 220 on reinforced concrete. Updates include: roof & gutters (2023), exterior paint, fresh landscaping, deck stain, HVAC.

Source: Des Moines Area, MLS#: 740846