Shaded living Home on two acres has plenty of trees

This four-bedroom brick ranch-style home with three bathrooms on two wooded acres has covered parking for an RV or boat on a separate drive. A shop sits at the rear of the carport.

A cement walkway leads from the driveway to the front porch, which is flanked by a raised flower bed. The spacious driveway allows plenty of room for company, and a two-car attached garage is extended and has doors to the backyard and the kitchen -- especially handy after grocery shopping.

Shutters on the front windows add to curbside appeal.

The 16-by-14-foot living room has Friese carpeting and red-and-tan textured walls. The wood burning stove has wood flooring at the hearth and a portion of the wall is bricked from floor to ceiling. These elements provide a homey atmosphere.

There is wood flooring in the semiformal dining area. Textured walls with a sponge effect invoke a European feel to the room.

Seating at the nearby kitchen counter extends entertaining options. French doors to the covered deck lead to an extra gathering spot. A curved staircase provides access to the backyard.

Kitchen counters are granite-look Formica. The kitchen also includes a flat cook top, oak cabinets and a window above the sink. The refrigerator is negotiable with purchase of the home.

Three bedrooms on the main level have Friese carpeting and textured walls.

A main bathroom in the hall includes a cherry vanity with matching chair rail, mirror and baseboards. The white sink contrasts nicely against a neutral shade of embossed wall covering. Half the wall is painted. The flooring is staggered ceramic tile.

The master bedroom has a view of the shady front yard. The adjoining bathroom has a spacious shower tiled in ceramic with a glass front. A large mirror and vanity are featured in this room.

The basement is finished except for the oversized utility room, which doubles as a storage area. The utility room has shelving, there is also under-stair storage.

Berber carpeting on this level is neutral.

A 26-by-24-foot family room has a door to the backyard and picture window that enlarges the space. A wet bar in the family room has seating for four and pendant lighting over the faux-finished counter.

The fourth bedroom on this level, which has a large closet, makes a great office or playroom.

A full bath on this level features a walk-in shower, large vanity and mirror.

Well-established shade trees in the North Hills subdivision make for a pretty landscape.

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About this home

• Address: 495 North Hills Drive, Cape Girardeau
• Price: $157,900
• Real estate agent: ERA Cape Realty
• Open house: noon to 2 p.m. today