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It may be all the shelf space used to display family photos. Or the sun room filled with carefully tended plants.

It might be all the natural light flowing through the large windows.

Whatever the reason, the home at 18002 Highway 177 near Fruitland exudes life.

Some of this home's greatest assets are obvious even before entering the front door.

The front and back yards of the three-acre property are filled with crepe myrtle, lilacs, cannas, strawberries, blackberries and mature trees that offer a cool respite from the summer heat.

Inside, a neutral Berber carpet runs throughout the living, dining and bedrooms. Anderson casement windows in every room offer admirable views of the yard.

The home has three bedrooms and three baths, including a master suite with handicap accessible shower. The main "family" bath has a large vanity and tub/shower combination. There is also a handy half bath that links the kitchen and garage.

The formal dining room boasts a chandelier and a view of the flowers in the backyard. The eat-in kitchen has been recently renovated, with custom hickory cabinetry that includes a large pantry for additional storage. There's also room in this space for a home office.

Just off the kitchen, through white French doors, a newly-added sun room allows the owner to watch the sun rise on one side of the room and set on the other.

The sun room has a ceramic tile floor and can be used as additional entertaining space for dinner parties.

This home also has a walk-out basement with a drop ceiling. While the basement is currently unfinished, it does include a canning kitchen, laundry area and tons of storage with potential for a family room and additional bedrooms.

The property includes a workshop that could serve as a home business. There is a two-car garage, barn and large vegetable garden. With updated wiring, roofing and other recent repairs and renovations, this home is ready to move in.

It's located in the Jackson School District just four miles from businesses such as Procter & Gamble and Nordenia and has well or county water hook-up.

An open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. today.

cmiller@semissourian.com

335-6611, ext. 128