Property Description

A rare opportunity to own a Piece of Iowa Design History: this Ray Crites-designed home in collaboration with the Ames Design Collaborative. Set on more than 3 acres of Timber, this extraordinary 1978 residence is a true one-of-a-kind architectural statement, created by Legendary Ray Crites. Other projects you may know that Mr. Crites was involved with is CY Stephens Auotorimum & Hilton Collosuim. Featured in DSM Magazine in January 2025, this remarkable property offers a rare opportunity to own and experience a home where architecture, nature, and art come together.Inside, You'll Discover High end finishes such as , solid Hickory Floorings, Terrazzo flooring in the basement and natural stone Counterops. 3 unique bedrooms, each offering its own character and sense of space a bathroom on the lower and upper levels. A spectacular three-level cedar deck system, with a one-of-a-kind outdoor living experience on each level. Expansive 3+ acre setting, providing privacy, natural beauty, and room to enjoy the outdoors. Yet this home is only 15 minutes from Ames, 25 minutes from Grime/Waukee, and 35 minutes from Des Moines. This home also features a Detached 2-car garage with heat and AC. All new cedar siding and a new septic system in 2021.The home's connection to the surrounding landscape is one of its defining features. From the multiple levels and unique architectural details to the extraordinary deck system, every element invites you to experience the property from a different perspective.This isn't a home for someone looking for ordinary. It's for the buyer who appreciates architecture, design, history, creativity, and individuality. A home with a story. A home with character. A home that feels more like a work of art than a conventional residence.Your chance to own a true piece of art has arrived.Schedule your private showing and experience this extraordinary property for yourself.

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