Home is where the heart is

JACKSON, Mo. -- The air suddenly has a cool crispness to it, and the afternoon sun shines brilliantly; offering a reminder of the warmth and shelter of home.

This home at 1428 Primrose Lane is only a few years old, yet it has the warm feeling of a home with a heart.

From the moment you pull into the driveway, the warmth of the reddish-brown brick invites you in. Once inside, you instantly feel cheered by the lightness and space of the great room and kitchen. Cozy ceiling fans stretch from both ceilings, and warm oak cabinets invite your touch. The kitchen is modern, with clean lines and neat ceramic tile on the floor. The wood cabinetry and the proximity and openness to the great room area offer warmth and togetherness.

Light walls and off-white carpeting along with a cathedral ceiling give a feeling of spaciousness. A beautifully romantic, yet modern, gas log fireplace serves as a centerpiece for the great room area, creating warmth and ambiance. Recessed lights highlight the fireplace and a wealth of light floods the room, day or night.

Also upstairs are three generous bedrooms. The master bedroom suite also includes a roomy bathroom with a convenient shower, and a luxurious walk-in closet. A laundry area and ample storage space also complement the main floor's living area, along with another partial bathroom.

Though the main floor of the house is very impressive, the surprise that makes this house so outstanding is the downstairs area. The open staircase lined with an oak rail leads downstairs to a large finished family room, another bedroom, a bathroom with a shower, and an office area, which is complete with multiple phone jacks and electrical outlets for easy set-up of a computer and other office basics.

The beauty of this downstairs area is its possible uses. It would be perfect for the family's teen-ager, who yearns for a bit more privacy, or for an aging parent who may need to live with the family. There is plenty of living space, a private bathroom and an entrance that leads to the upstairs two-car garage. The basement also has a sizable unfinished area, which could be used for storage, or could be finished to fit other family needs.

The outside of the house features a generous patio in the back yard, and a yard that could be a gardener's blank canvas, yearning with possibilities.

One of the joys of the house is the neighborhood, friendly and well-kept. The neighborhood is quiet, yet conveniently located off Route D, just across from the Jackson Middle School.

Contact Heartland Realty to see this home, priced at $174,900.