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JACKSON, Mo.

It's not often that you find a home that represents both the utmost in convenience and beauty, but that describes the home at 905 Drew in Jackson.

This home is conveniently located in Jackson, but only minutes away from Cape Girardeau, also. Architecturally, this ranch brick home combines well-planned living spaces with some surprisingly opulent touches.

Guests enters a foyer area decorated tastefully with a cheery green striped wallpaper, and a cream ceramic tile floor. This area easily merges into the living room, which has light carpeting and colors that give the room an airy look.

Every room is decorated tastefully. Ivy print wallpaper winds through the kitchen, visually bringing the country setting into the home. Oak cabinetry completes the country look. The kitchen is also extremely well organized, featuring Lazy-Susans in the cabinets. Another convenient feature is a laundry room, which also houses a half bath and utility sink, and an ample amount of shelving.

The master bedroom is large enough for a king-size bed, and is also very well-organized to maximize space. A corner TV-VCR shelf has been built for comfortable television view in the bedroom, yet eliminates aesthetic clutter from bedroom furniture. All of the home's four bedrooms offer comfortable spaces for rest and relaxation and nice light. It also houses 3.5 bathrooms.

The home's real surprise is the downstairs area, which is not only finished, but has a luxurious hot tub. Above it hangs a trellis with grapevine and lights that give the illusion of being outside on a starry night. The hot tub is on a timer, making it extremely efficient as well as always at the perfect temperature.

Also downstairs is the home's fourth bedroom, which also features a large walk-in closet.

An oversized two-car garage, which is totally insulated with paneled walls and a dry-wall ceiling, is an added plus for the home. A roomy deck and fenced back yard are other features which make this home a year-round delight. In the back yard are a beautiful weeping willow, and a maple that offers its autumn splendor in brilliant colors each year. The trees offer the home backyard privacy as well as beauty.

This home, which is about 10 years old, is being offered for viewing by Coldwell Banker/Abernathy Realty, 243-8811. It is priced at $157,000.

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