Quality craftsmanship - Touchdown Estates house being raffled

Imagine getting a $275,000 house for just $100. Talk about a dream come true! And on top of that, the $100 spent goes to a great cause: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

That dream will come true for someone who gets the chance to live at 146 Super Bowl Drive in Touchdown Estates. Tickets are still available for the benefit raffle. The drawing will be held June 22.

This two-story brick and vinyl home truly will be a dream. It really is the house that love built, since most of it's construction came from donated labor and materials. And it's being built by some of the region's most talented people, all donating their time and expertise for a worthy cause.

Part of what will make this home a dream is the quality craftsmanship in it. The home will include about 2,500 square feet of above-ground living space, four bedrooms, two and a half baths, a two-car garage, and all of it has been done in exquisite detail.

This tall house sits among the rolling fields of Touchdown Estates, located in the Jackson school district. It has an open floor plan, allowing a large kitchen, family room and dining area to share a beautiful cherry hardwood floor. Tall ceilings and beautiful cabinetry are a hallmark, with the kitchen featuring custom cabinetry made with hardwood maple. The countertops will be marble.

Another eye-catching feature of the house is the gas log fireplace in the great room that features ornate design in the mantle and facing. Windows are another wonderful feature. Every room is blessed with an abundance of natural light. Along the back of the great room area are six large windows and French doors that lead to an expansive deck, which offers a breath-taking view of the peaceful countryside.

The home's entrance door is an elegant frosted and beveled glass door with sidelights. Four large windows along the front give a view of the classically built front porch and front yard. Old World design touches are found throughout the home. Elegant steps lead to the upstairs bedrooms. The master bedroom suite features a master bath with a six-jet whirlpool tub and a separate step-in shower. A separate toilet area and a large walk-in closet are two more great features of this suite.

This home also features a large walk-out basement, available for any number of family needs and wants.

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