2831 Ridge RoadDes Moines, IA 50312




A charming Victorian-Queen Anne home in sought-after south of Grand Owl’s Head perfectly blends historic beauty and modern family-friendly features. Built in 1893, fully updated top to bottom; 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, front porch, back deck, professionally landscaped yard, original renovated carriage house. First floor: wraparound front porch, back deck, front living space with gas fireplace, turret office nook, dining room, cozy den/TV room, updated kitchen with island, pantry, abundant storage, mudroom area, convenient half bath off kitchen. Second floor: primary suite with remodeled bathroom with heated floors, dual sinks, integrated laundry; 2 additional spacious bedrooms; hall closet; full bathroom (featured in Better Homes & Gardens magazine). Finished third floor: a half bath and open plan suitable for a home office, studio, playroom, guest retreat, or potential fourth bedroom. Outside: detached 2-car garage and carriage house (to use as bonus space or home gym, with 220V power and floor drain) and fenced garden bed. Features include a new electrical panel, furnace with dual-zone heat, new water heater, Google Fiber, 47 new high-performance windows, new roofs on house, garage, and carriage house. Now is your chance to live in an old-fashioned community to make memories and lifelong friends, with convenient access to schools, shopping, restaurants. Ask your Realtor for the extensive improvements list on this meticulously maintained historic property.
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