Home offers modern amenities on three acres

Part of the American tradition is to have a piece of land to call your own. Space at a reasonable price can be found at 115 Paul Dow, about five miles outside the Jackson city limits.

This house is about three years old and comes with three acres of land for $167,900.

The country setting makes this home ideal. It's surrounded by emerald green fields yet features all the amenities of modern design.

Its exterior is vinyl siding with black shutters and a homey front porch. It has a two-car garage and features found in much more expensive homes, including a large Palladium-style window at one end of the house.

Inside, the house features ceramic-tile floors and light-colored carpeting and walls, creating an airy atmosphere. An open floor plan easily merges the living room, dining room and kitchen into living areas for the entire family. The dining area has three large windows for ample natural light, and a country-style chandelier gives the dining area a comfortable but elegant ambiance.

The kitchen features textured white ceramic-tile floor, oak cabinetry and a green marble-effect countertop. This home has the convenience of county water and modern appliances, including a smooth-top range with a built-in microwave and a side-by-side refrigerator. The kitchen also is equipped with a double stainless-steel sink and an automatic dishwasher. The washer/dryer area is concealed with white folding doors. Exits to the garage and to a deck are also conveniently located in the kitchen/dining areas. The deck offers a view of the countryside from either the kitchen or living room, where sliding patio doors offer another exit to the deck.

The master bedroom suite features a spacious bedroom large enough to accommodate large pieces of furniture. It has two large windows for plenty of natural light. A built-in vanity allows plenty of room for cosmetics, and a large walk-in closet gives space for clothing and storage. The master bath has a double-sink vanity and is decorated with a vertical-stripe wallpaper with tones of cream, rose and sea-foam green. The bathroom also features a step-in shower and a bathtub/shower combination. The ceramic tile has peach undertones.

The home's main-level bathroom also features a shower/tub combination and an oak vanity.

The home has three other bedrooms that easily could be used for office or hobby space. Each of the bedrooms also includes plenty of closet space.

This home has a semi-finished basement, which can be turned into a spacious family or game room. A gas-log fireplace with oak mantle is in place, and the basement is a walk-out. The basement offers opportunities for recreational areas for a family. A bathroom has been nearly completed, along with a room being used as an exercise room. The bathroom features a step-in shower and an attractive oak vanity with a shell-shaped sink. Plenty of large windows help the downstairs area avoid a basement feel.

This home is listed with Century 21 McElrath Realty, 243-1489.

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