Log home perfect for outdoor types

Established landscaping, including white birch, dogwood and Chinese maple trees, on seven private acres of rolling hills and ponds, allows homeowners to enjoy the outdoors without leaving home.

This home is only 20 minutes from Cape Girardeau. From the slate and stone front porch to the multi-level back deck with grape arbor, hot tub and nearby firepit that look out onto a scenic backyard, this home offers many relaxing outdoor environments.

Extra features include sprinkler system, weatherproof fencing, a gated security system with cameras, security lighting, satellite and a 20-by-40-foot out building.

This two-story Cypress log home has four upstairs bedrooms, three downstairs and three bathrooms offering growing room for familes with guests.

Five dormers and the bathroom windows are decorated in stained glass.

Formal and casual dining plus counter seating in the spacious kitchen are conducive to entertaining. The kitchen includes an oversized island with electric range and decorative ceramic tile matching the backdrop of the stone hearth. Enclosed in the hearth is a large gas stove. Hickory cabinets coordinate well with the existing Cypress wood and a pantry, two lazy susans and a large window above the sink are assets to the area.

The laundry room and office are conveniently located near the kitchen.

Near to the front entrance lies the upstairs 18-by-32-foot family room with 23-foot cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace with stone hearth, hardwood floors and upper wall shelving for decorative items. Entrance through an oval, beveled glass door add privacy.

Carpeted stairs lead to a basement family room, 32-by-25, with access to the outdoor deck. Half of Cypress and texture add character to a made to order game room.

Three carpeted bedrooms (one with access to the garage) with closets and a bathroom equals extra living space. Plenty of storage in closets across the hall.

The master bedroom, 27-by19-foot, has access to an outdoor balcony through French doors with half moon window above. A spacious adjoining bathroom has a body shower with jacuzzi and an above window.

Another bedroom in the upstairs loft overlooks main level rooms.

cpagano@semissourian.com

335-6611, extension 133