JACKSON, Mo.

The golden shades of autumn turn to the tranquil ivory of a snowy day. The green and pastels of spring turn to the warm brightness of a summer day. To everything there is a season, and one of life's blessings is to view the changes.

The view of nature's changes is one of the wonderful things about the home at 1041 Shady Lane in Jackson. Located in the Indian Hills subdivision, this home has a front row seat to the drama of nature in nearly every room, with large picture windows that look out over almost an acre of view. To view this drama for yourself, come to the home's open house from 1-3 p.m. today.

The windows not only bring nature's beauty inside, but also bring in buckets of sunshine to envelope the rooms, giving them each a cheery glow. Warm, natural colors like persimmon and celery green on the walls and light carpeting work well with the light to make the home a comfort to the eye.

The home features an open floor plan, easily melding living room, dining room and kitchen into a pleasant living space. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace with white mantle and striking black tile.

The kitchen features Pergo wood flooring and white cabinets, that give the kitchen an airy and comfortable feel. It is also highly utilitarian, with a large walk-in pantry.

Each of the home's three bedrooms is pleasantly decorated, and those large picture windows pour light into the rooms and give views of the grounds from all angles. The master bathroom features a stylish ceramic tile floor and a large vanity to ceiling mirror.

A finished basement provides additional living space with light walls and a large family room area that also features a mirrored wall, which doubles light and gives the illusion of space. A large storage area also is found downstairs, along with a playroom for the children or wonderful hobby space. A laundry room is also located downstairs, complete with a laundry chute that comes from the upstairs bathroom, making household chores just a little bit easier. A two-car garage and a circle drive are also added features of this home.

Priced at $168,900, this home offers a good measure of luxury, a friendly neighborhood, and some of the best views of nature one is likely to find in town. This home is available for viewing through Classic GMAC Real Estate, 335-0133.

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