SCOTT COUNTY COUNTRY SLEEPER

The fireplace insert in the family room adds old-time charm to warmth and comfort.

The dining room adjoining the family room and kitchen adds a spacious, country feel to the house.

This brick, ranch home on four acres outside Morley provides for peaceful living.

Get away from it all without going very far. Just minutes off Highway 61 in Scott County, this country home has exciting surprises.

What's that sound? Silence, broken only by the chirping of birds or perhaps from the whinny of the horse you keep in the fenced area surrounding the barn. It isn't hard to imagine the colorful show Mother Nature puts on in the spring and fall in the tree-filled yard.

Enjoy the view not only by being outside, but from the large windows of the sunroom. The view of the curved drive lined with white dogwoods will surely place you in a peaceful mood. With large windows to the north and a small window to the south, your favorite flowers will thrive. A storage closet provides ample room in which to store necessary supplies.

Recent remodeling has opened up the interior of this three bedroom brick ranch. A new kitchen counter top in a dappled shade of hunter green compliments the patterned tile flooring. The desk area, placed conveniently by the door, is the perfect catch-all for keys, papers and mail.

Rich honey-oak cabinets lend a country touch to a totally modern kitchen. The L-shaped counter continues under a window which overlooks the back and the row of tall pines at the yard's edge. A drop-in range occupies another set of cabinets and counter on the opposite side of the room. Additional floor space is gained with the built-in oven and recessed area for the refrigerator.

Gentle breezes are stirred with ceiling fans in the kitchen and dining room. Unused wall space has given way to wide openings leading to the dining room as well as the family and living rooms.

Catch the first glimpse of sunlight as it streams into the family room or breath in the morning air from the easily accessible deck. Personality abounds from the Old Timer fireplace insert which easily warms the majority of the home.

Floor to ceiling shelves on either side showcase the living room fireplace with its gas log. Large windows overlook the front porch and tree lined drive. A tiled entry keeps wet feet away from plush carpeting.

The opening of the rooms has also done away with the typical ranch long hallway. Three bedrooms and the guest bath open from the newly formed short hall.

Guests will feel right at home in either of the guest bedrooms. Both have windows overlooking the front and are equipped with double closets. Louvered closet doors add a decorator touch to the corner bedroom.

Glass doors on the tub/shower and a marbled vanity are bright touches in the guest bath.

The master bedroom with its own bath offers an inviting getaway at the end of a long day. Before retiring however, you'll want to venture back into the family room. With windows facing east and west, you can enjoy the sunset as well as the sunrise.

Stairs from the kitchen lead to the basement living area. A massive wood mantle is the highlight of this lower-level fireplace. The spacious area could serve a number of purposes. A secluded bedroom provides a quiet getaway for guests.

Paneling, lower cabinets with counter top and shelves make up the perfect office space. Tucked away in a corner of the basement, the serious worker will be able to tackle projects without being interrupted.

The combination laundry, furnace, storage and work room runs the length of the house. Store all those canned delights from the garden on the sturdy built-in shelves.

Every handyman needs an easily accessible space. A large workbench gives ample room for tools. Storage around and under the bench will hold all those "necessities" the fixer-upper needs.

Only 13 miles from Sikeston and less than a half hour from the mall at Cape Girardeau, this four acre country setting on County Road 408 in Morley offers the best of both worlds. Start packing today because you're sure to fall in love with this immaculate and tastefully decorated home priced at only $174,900.

Contact Owens Realty to set up a tour.