11514 NW 114th Ave, Granger, IA 50109

If you're yearning for a rural setting with a short commute to Des Moines, this 4-bedroom story-and-a-half on a 1 acre lot in Jester Glen Estates, just outside Granger (by Jester Park), may be just what you've been looking for. Less than 15 minutes from the Metro, this home backs to a wooded area, providing amazing views and great privacy and is in easy walking distance to beautiful Jester Park. Greet your guests on a huge covered front porch that spans the front of the home, and invite them into a spacious tiled foyer that opens into the main living space that includes a fabulous living room, dining area, kitchen and 3-season sun porch, all with 9 foot ceilings. The focal point of the carpeted living room is a beautiful corner floor-to-ceiling wood burning fireplace. This area is open to the casual dining space and a fantastic kitchen with beautiful Corian countertops and a tiled backsplash. There's a convenient center island and the kitchen appliances stay with the home. The three-season porch is the perfect place to view wild turkey, deer and other wildlife in the backyard. There's a treated wood deck off the sun porch with stairs to the patio and access to a 12 x 14 utility shed at the edge of the property. For larger family gatherings you'll love the formal dining room on this level. You'll also discover the master bedroom suite on the main floor with a vaulted ceiling, his and hers walk-in closets, and an en-suite bathroom with two sinks/vanities, a jetted tub and a step-in shower. There's also a separate enclosure for the toilet. There's a very nice-sized study on this floor and a half bath, as well as a mud room off the 3-car garage. On the upper level you'll find three large bedrooms, one with a tiled en-suite bathroom that includes a step-in shower. There's also another full bath on this floor. The lower level of the home has a full basement with over 2000 additional square feet.(unfinished space).. The main feature is a huge recreation room with plenty of room for your favorite game table, a TV viewing area and more. It includes a walk-out to the ground level patio. This level also includes a half bath, a craft room, an extra large laundry room (with clothes chute from upper floors) and a large, well organized storage space with lots of built-in shelves. There's also a woodworking shop. Your kids can attend Woodward-Granger or Johnston schools. This fantastic home, is available for showing on short notice (by appointment). Homes in this neighborhood don't stay on the market long. Don't miss out. Call today!