Country style with city convenience

A lot of people love the privacy of a country home, but never make the move to the country because they prefer city conveniences. The home at 2808 Oakshire Drive in Tanglewood Estates brings you the best of both worlds.

While the home itself is a traditional two-story Southern Colonial style house with vinyl siding and charming red shutters, it is in a wooded setting. It has two 38-foot porches, including an upper level balcony. And, it is only minutes from all of the conveniences of Cape Girardeau or Jackson. It sits on almost an acre with a wooded back yard and a lovely hillside covered with ivy.

The home itself is equally as charming. It is decorated with soft, light colors and lots of green trim, which brings the coolness of the ivy inside. The family room is large and sunny, and features a classic brick fireplace with hunter green mantle.

The kitchen features oak cabinets, a green countertop laminate and a large double sink. A bay window in the kitchen looks out on that lovely ivy view. The dining room features soft green décor and charming chair rails along the walls, as well as a brass and frosted glass chandelier.

The four bedrooms also feature many interesting points, like porcelain pulls on the closet doors, with dainty little roses painted on them. A rose marble-like vanity is found in the bathroom. There are three bathrooms in this house.

The master bedroom is generously sized, and features both his and her closets. The master bath is blessed with a large vanity. A shower and whirlpool bathtub are also added amenities.

A favorite room for a family could be the children's television or play room, which features a wood tongue-and-groove ceiling, giving it a treehouse feeling.

Even the laundry room is charming, with a window to let in the cheerful light of the day while doing household chores. The two-car garage is also extremely neat and well-organized.

Outside the home are a number of imaginative features, also, including small footbridges that lead into the woods, and an above-ground pool, perfect for relaxation.

This country cottage is only about 14 years old, and is priced at $174,900. It is available for viewing through ERA Cape Realty, 334-2895.

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