525 3rd Ave, Marion, IA 52302

Tucked back into the timber, The Castle is situated on the back half of a 4-lot (.703 acres) property providing privacy and solitude from the hustle and bustle of the world today while only blocks from uptown Marion where you can take advantage of a variety of arts and entertainment events and venues whenever you wish. Close enough to be part of it all yet tucked away in a world of your own, this magical 2-3 bedroom home is graced with beauty, artistry and an equal share of whimsy. While most of the home is only a few years old, the original foundation and hardwood floors were carefully preserved during the renovation leaving some history dating back to the 1950s. The crown jewel of the open floorplan is the luxurious kitchen with cherry cabinetry including a window seat! Under cabinet lighting illuminates the black granite countertops and glass backsplash. In the center of it all is a 42 square ft granite island with space for six to congregate for hours of entertainment. All stainless-steel appliances including an oversized refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove and microwave both complete with convection baking capabilities make this a chef’s dream come true! A large open deck with a natural gas grill is adjacent to the kitchen for an outdoor cooking experience. A huge stone gas fireplace can be enjoyed with the flip of a switch as you snuggle down to watch a movie or just enjoy the panoramic views from the oversized picture window with side-panes that open to let the cool summer breeze in. The 435 square foot master bedroom comes with his and hers walk-in closets large enough to convert into a home office or to have a sitting area for a refuge of your own. Hers even comes with a beautiful glass chandelier and opens directly to the laundry room. Across the bedroom, the sliding glass doors lead you to a covered porch where you can sit and enjoy a morning cup of coffee or the view on a warm summer evening. The master bath is complete with a garden tub and 19 sq foot floor to ceiling tiled walk-in shower. Two copper sinks embellish the black granite countertops, and a large cherry linen closet provides plenty of storage. The throne is in a private room of its own. The lower level has a 435 square foot family room complete with gas fireplace and a hardwood custom built bar overlooking the backyard. A half bath plumbed for a shower is just off the family room and a large closet provides additional storage. A bonus room with walk out to the back yard has oodles of cabinets, drawers, and countertops perfect for the family artist or hobbyist. It also has a walk-in closet so could easily be converted into another bedroom. The quaint guest room tucked into the lower level boasts a closet that spans the distance of the bedroom. Rounding out the lower level is another room large enough for a hoarder’s storage and safe enough to endure a derecho! The electrical, plumbing, furnace, air conditioning, water heater, water filter system and water softener are only 4 years old and have had maintenance on a regular basis since installation. A sump and additional sump pit in the addition provides assurance that you will never have to worry about water issues. Stepping out the walk-out on the lower level takes you to a nicely shaded back yard including a 300-year-old beauty in the center of it all. All the trees have been trimmed and groomed in the past year. A portion of the back yard is enclosed with a 5’ black chain link fence to allow a pet to enjoy outdoors safely. Stairs down to a small swing deck leads you to a private outdoor sanctuary complete with firepit and seating area carved into the hillside. Landscape and luxurious plantings grace the sloping hillside. Oversized 3 stall garage and a small shed for added storage. Above the garage is a large floored off attic accessible from the garage via drop down, walk up steps.