1520 Thornwood RoadWest Des Moines, IA 50265




Looking for a country feel in an amazing location? This home sits on 1 acre that backs to woods in one of the rarest WDM neighborhoods that is filled with trees and nature! Just a two minute drive to Raccoon Park. Two story 4 bed / 2.5 bath with plus a finished lower level There are many updates to this home, a gorgeous kitchen with quartz counters , slate appliances and a wood burning FP make this kitchen the center of the home! Cozy living room with a 2nd fireplace, dining room, screened in porch, renovated 1/2 bath, renovated laundry/mud room, and 2nd living room round out the main floor. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms all with great wooded views and an updated 3/4 bath in Master plus a nice full bath for guests. Including a barn door, and plenty of closets. Large driveway, 2 car attached garage with epoxy flooring and finished wall paint plus a huge 3 car detached or outbuilding with an open loft at 360 sf just waiting to be finished! Plenty of storage throughout and space for a workshop or woodshop. This home is ALL electric, no gas bills and is on septic. Large corner lot, privacy fences, recent exterior paint job with planter boxes, and a really special must see private backyard that we fully renovated with fire pit, string lights, hot tub hookup, and plenty of seating and hangout areas.
2 weeks ago | Price changed to $699,000 | |
2 weeks ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS® | |
3 weeks ago | Listing first seen on site |

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