Rustic charm

The property at 2206 Earleen in Cape Girardeau is one of those rare houses that has an out-in-the-country feel, yet is in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods.

The house has much more room than you would think just glancing at it from the street. It has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, along with a family room, formal living room, formal dining room, and a park-like backyard with mature trees and an inviting above-ground pool with a deck built around it.

This rustic, wood-framed, two-story home has a two-car garage and the charm of natural wood siding and shutters. A nice mixture of mature trees and perennials make for an attractive yard that will be a pleasure all year long. Charming pathway lanterns lead to covered porch. The entry door, a woodsy brown with leaded and beveled glass, blends with the structure and the outdoors.

Handsome hardwood flooring is found throughout most of this house. The formal dining room is to the right of the foyer, where a subtle wallpaper and a Colonial-style hurricane hanging lamp give the room a charming style. A double picture window with wooden shutters adds plenty of natural light and gives the homeowner a chance to control light and privacy.

A formal living room, also to the right of the foyer, features large windows with custom drapery and hardwood floors. Nearby is a family room with a beautiful natural stone fireplace, sturdy oak mantle. Custom oak shelves and entertainment center flank each side of the fireplace. A large picture window overlooks the backyard redwood deck with built-in seats. This deck overlooks the lower pool deck.

The kitchen recently has been remodeled with cherry cabinets and white ceramic tile countertops. The kitchen has wonderful amenities like a double hunter green porcelain sink, custom cabinetry with plate racks and glass front cabinet doors. Also included are a dishwasher, refrigerator with indoor drink and ice dispenser, a built-in oven and a smoothtop range with a granite look top. Cool green marble is on the floor. Nearby is a half bath with a white pedestal sink.

Upstairs are the four bedrooms, each with generous windows for natural light and large closets. The master bedroom has a bath with green tile countertop, walnut cabinetry, a tub/shower combination and a large walk-in closet with nearby built-in vanity.

This home also has a finished basement with plush, beige carpeting. It, too, has rustic decorating touches and a classic brick fireplace. Another wonderful amenity in this downstairs area is a large wet bar area, with sink and refrigerator, and a bar that seats four. The bar has built-in shelving for glasses and supplies.

Also downstairs is another half bath and a large unfinished storage area that has double workshop doors which open to a paved driveway.

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