12485 Hwy F17 W, Collins, IA 50055 - Jasper County

This rare large 31+ acre wooded parcel/acreage opportunity is located on pavement and situated just 15 minutes north of Bondurant on IA-65/330 at the Baxter exit! Privacy, abundant hardwood timber, wildlife, excellent steel buildings and more with this beautiful property and gorgeous 2732sf 4BR/3BA two-story 1-owner home built 1994 and continually updated/upgraded.

Located just off IA-65/330 on HWY F-17 and a 20 min hop to Ankeny/Metro, the private driveway off pavement leads into the 31-acre wooded paradise. The 4BR/3BA 2-story home is integrated into the property's hardwood timber and is home to trophy whitetail, wild turkey and more. The property borders the heavily-timbered side of the 113-acre Ashton County Park area which ensures continued privacy and enhances opportunities for the outdoors enthusiast. The three excellent well-maintained 30'x60' steel bldgs, 14'x20' movable shed, loading dock and more are tucked into the natural landscape, all with great features including one with full concrete, heat, office and overhead doors and offer unlimited options for the successful buyer. For the greater Des Moines metro area, this is a unique heavily hardwood forested acreage/parcel with great amenities, assets and an outstanding location.

Quality surrounds as you enter the impressive 2-story home featuring hardwood floors, striking fireplace and custom cabinetry, spacious updated kitchen with large island, formal dining room, office/study, laundry and more. The upper level showcases a full bath, study area, 4 large bedrooms including the spacious primary BR with ensuite featuring a huge tiled shower. The lower level features a finished family room with custom bar, lower office space and abundant storage opportunities that just keep adding to the amenities. Expansive glass throughout the home makes you truly feel a part of your private hardwood wilderness and the spectacular Iowa seasons. Add geothermal HVAC, impressive detail, 3-car attached garage and the list goes on!

Outside, the professional landscaping and water features provide a natural transition from the home, huge all-weather rear deck, stone patio and bar to the prime woods surrounding the home. Situated on a paved roadway and just off 4-lane IA-65/330 the location is perfect for the easy hop to the Metro, Ankeny, Ames, etc. If you are someone wishing to have the best of all worlds and be able to live away from it all but still be right next door to everything and are ready for your own private wooded paradise with options galore, you just found it! Buyer to cooperate with seller's 1031 exchange at no cost or liability to buyers or delay in closing.