703 Northwestern Avenue Ames, IA 50010

Spectacular, solid and graciously elegant. This beautifully updated home feels like it was built to entertain. Greet your guests in the romantic enclosed front porch - a buffer from the cold or a place to enjoy a gentle breeze in warmer weather - either way; such an asset! Step from the porch into the private foyer, a practical indulgence that seems to have fallen by the wayside, but will be appreciated by you and your guests alike. From here the home just flows... 3-gathering rooms with 9' ceilings on the main + kitchen, bed and bath (and laundry option); upstairs takes you to 4-hospitable bedrooms, a full bath and access to the walkup attic. The grand patio to the side of the home is an outdoor oasis, with picturesque views from most all rooms on the main floor. Green and lush, there are a plethora of plants surrounding the home and beyond. It's no surprise with a greenhouse attached to freestanding 2-car garage and a 500 gallon rain barrel which exclusively keeps the rows of peonies and 2- vegetable gardens lush and happy all summer long. A wonderfully versatile home; even if on the surface it's not what you had in mind, come take a look, it just may be the lifestyle change that will not only serve your needs but fulfill your dreams!