There are few things in which you can invest your money and at the same time enjoy the investment as your money grows.

One of those few things is your home.

The right home in the right neighborhood is not only a sound investment, but you actually get to enjoy the home.

The home at 2224 Sherwood in Cape Girardeau is an example of a beautiful home that is also a good investment vehicle. It's in an established neighborhood and an excellent school district. And on top of all that, it's a handsome home.

This home is a brick and white vinyl ranch with some unusual and elegant touches. It has a level and easily maintained yard with simple but nicely done landscaping. It has a charming brick entrance patio, green shutters and entry door and a bay window that adds an interesting architectural feature.

Double pantry in kitchen

Inside, the foyer has a beige ceramic tile floor. To the left is the kitchen, also with ceramic tile floor, oak cabinetry and a kitchen island with a ceramic tile top for plenty of kitchen work space. The kitchen has all modern white appliances, including a gas range, side-by-side refrigerator with indoor drink and ice dispenser, and double stainless steel sinks with a window above it that overlooks the front yard.

This kitchen has two pantries in addition to the kitchen cabinetry for plenty of storage space.

The living room has a handsome hardwood oak floor, a large picture window overlooking the large rear deck and casement windows at each side for allowing spring and summer breezes to gently sway through the home.

The deck is the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining and overlooks the shady fenced back yard.

There is currently an unfinished room situated at the rear of the two-car garage with an entrance from the living room. This room offers a number of possibilities, including a game room or hobby room.

The hallway also features gleaming hardwood floors and a large hall closet with sliding mirrored doors. It enters the bedroom wing, which houses the home's three bedrooms.

All the bedrooms have hardwood floors, plenty of natural light and bountiful closet space. Ceiling fans in each circulate the air silently.

Hardwood floor

The master bedroom features the hardwood floor, four windows for plenty of natural light, two roomy closets and a master bath that has ceramic tile floors and backsplash areas.

The bath also features a step-in shower and attractive oak vanities with an oak medicine cabinet and vanity mirror.

The main level bath is conveniently located near each of the bedrooms. It has ceramic tile floors, a clean, white vanity with a gold decorator vanity mirror. Tile walls surround the tub/shower area.

This home also has an unfinished basement that it is open to a variety of possibilities.