A NEW-HOUSE FEELING: THERE'S PLENTY OF SPACE FOR DECORATING AND ENTERTAINING

From the sparkling white vinyl siding to the immaculately kept interior, it's hard to tell this home isn't waiting for its first owner. One and a half stories with a 25-by-12 foot bonus room over the garage offer plenty of room for a growing family.

Whether it's decorating for the holidays or relaxing with neighbors, the full front porch will be sure to see plenty of use. An extra bay adds space for that third automobile or a storage spot for mowers, hoses and other outdoor tools.

Easy-to-care-for parquet flooring has been installed in the entry. A living room at one end and dining area at the other complete the great room floor plan. White cabinets highlight the dream-come-true kitchen. A large pantry frames the refrigerator space. A display area atop the cabinets stands ready for unique personal collections. The eat-in kitchen offers a dining area as well as a counter for quick snacks. An interesting bow window over the sink would make space for a a great container garden.

The short hall off the kitchen leads to the garage, with a 3/4 bath at the end of the hall. Laundry facilities and a built-in ironing board are also along the hall. Stairs from the kitchen lead to the bonus room. With a bath nearby, the area would make a great bedroom. If the kids play their music a little louder than the rest of the family likes, perhaps the area could be converted into a game room just for them.

The partially-finished basement is accessible from the hall off the dining room. A play room for the little ones, office space for the stay-at-home worker, a craft/sewing area, another bedroom the possibilities are endless for the finished section. And there's still plenty of room left for you to finish the entire lower level or just use the area as storage.

The master suite with walk-in closet and full bath completes the main level.

Stairs just inside the front entry lead to the upstairs bedrooms. A full bath is at the top of the stairs. One bedroom sits to the right with another to the left. Dormer space creates unique areas in each bedroom. A separate heating and air-conditioning unit keeps the upstairs at a comfortable temperature.

Contact Coldwell Banker Abernathy Realty to view this $184,900 home on Aspen Drive in Jackson, Mo.