689 Old School Rd, Ely, IA 52227

Recently appraised at a value exceeding asking price. This country property is a must see to appreciate fully its fine craftsmanship, beautiful views, privacy, tranquility, and opportunities to observe nature. It consists of 47 acres, more or less, two acres on a hill where the house is situated; 11 acres of tillable ground; 18 acres of timber in forest reserve with mature white oaks, red oaks, and hickory; and the remainder rolling hills of former pasture and creek bottom. Four acres of the total have been restored with native prairie grasses and flowers. The prairie was seeded with 80 different native species and it is a sea of yellow for most of the summer. Custom-design ranch with Anderson windows showcasing breathtaking views. Master bedroom with walk-in closet, large bathroom with dual vanity, tiled shower, and whirlpool bath; great room with vaulted ceilings and Vermont Castings wood-burning stove; open kitchen with island, granite counters, double ovens, large pantry, and gas stove; partially enclosed formal dining room; office/den with built-in cherry desk and bookshelves; a guest half-bathroom and combination mudroom/laundry room. Floors in great room, den, kitchen, and dining area are oak; floors in master bathroom, lower-level baths, and mud room/laundry room are tiled. Walk-out lower level has one bedroom with full bath and small walk-in closet; a family room; an additional full bath in a hallway off the family room, two additional bedrooms (one currently in use as an office), and a large unfinished storeroom with a small wine storage area. Spacious large attached heated two car garage and a detached two car garage. Some of the special features of the house include screened porch, large multi-level deck and backup generator. Propane tank and utility lines and fiber-optics are buried. Short drive to Cedar Rapids and downtown Iowa City. Preferred possession date is late September or early October. Please email for additional information or a private showing.