Property Description
Welcome to 40 m/l acres in one of the most desirable areas Southern Iowa has to offer. Tucked away in a peaceful, private setting, this breathtaking log home is truly a rare find. Located approximately 5 miles north of Lucas and about 20 miles south of Indianola, you get the perfect mix of seclusion and convenience.
Properties like this do not come along often. It is exceptionally hard to find Southern Iowa acreage that has seen little to no hunting pressure, and this one fits that description. The sellers are not hunters and have not allowed hunting in recent years. Instead, they have enjoyed Iowa’s incredible wildlife right from the living room window. The trail camera photos speak for themselves, and the current year images highlight just how special this place is.
As you turn into the beautiful rock drive, you will immediately feel the privacy and charm this property offers. The drive leads to a one of a kind log home surrounded by landscaped gardens, mature trees, and a fenced garden area that shows the care and pride poured into this retreat. No corners were cut in construction or upkeep. Below is a detailed overview of the home and improvements.
Home Features and Construction Details
1. Built in 2000 using historic, hand hewn logs. Logs were power washed, tent fumigated, borate treated for long term pest control, then stained and finished.
2. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and timber frame construction. Log walls on the first floor and part of the second floor. Open loft overlooks the family room.
3. Excellent insulation throughout, including spray in expanding foam between logs and studs.
4. Oak and fir solid wood flooring plus tile. Radiant in floor heat on both first and second floors.
5. Kitchen includes solid wood cabinetry, built ins, open walnut shelving, and granite countertops. All electric antique style oven and convection stove.
6. Bathrooms feature marble countertops and in floor heat. One bath has a claw foot tub with shower, the other has a limestone based solid surface walk in shower.
7. Custom cut walnut stair and loft railing, locally sourced in Iowa. Loft also includes live edge walnut shelving from the property.
8. Soapstone wood stove in the family room adds warmth and ambiance.
9. Spacious main bedroom with cathedral ceiling, exposed log joists, white washed shiplap, cedar closet, ceiling fan, and private en suite bath.
10. Walk out basement is fully insulated with spray foam and has 8 foot ceilings.
11. Finished basement space includes wide plank pine flooring, a full wall of built in cabinets, large workshop, storage, and a half bath with plumbing ready for a future shower or tub.
12. All electric home with geothermal heat pump powering radiant heat and air conditioning.
13. Landscaping includes perennial flower beds, specialty conifers, stone walls and steps, plus fenced elevated vegetable garden beds.
14. Mature fruit trees including apple, pear, cherry, plum, and a paw paw patch.
15. Wildlife friendly plants throughout, including wild blackberries, black raspberries, black walnut, oak, hickory, and hazelnut shrubs.
16. Woodlands professionally managed by Master Woodland Managers for firewood and future walnut harvest.
17. Morel mushrooms appear in spring when conditions allow.
18. Home size is 41 ft by 22 ft. All first and second floor space finished. Basement includes 263 sq ft finished area, 316 sq ft workshop, half bath, plus storage and utility space.
19. Three car garage is 38 ft by 24 ft. Upstairs offers 326 sq ft of additional storage.
20. Shed measures 20 ft by 16 ft.
Recent Upgrades and Maintenance
• 2018: Stream crossing installed
• 2019: Four new windows installed
• Around 2019: New washer and dryer
• 2020 and 2021: Geothermal heat pump and dual water tank replacement, second floor air conditioner replacement
• 2021: House roof replaced
• 2021: Backyard fence replaced
• Around 2021: New refrigerator
• 2022: Garage and shed roofs replaced
• 2023: Second floor exterior upgraded with Hardyboard cementitious siding
• 2024: Second floor main bathroom remodel with solid surface walk in shower
• 2024: New wood stove pipe
• 2024 and 2021: New barbed wire fencing on north and west property lines
• 2025: House and outbuildings stained
• 2025: Driveway re graveled
• 2025: Septic pumped, cleaned, and time of transfer completed
• 3 covered porches and a 770 sq ft deck that wraps around the front and west side of house
Included With the Property
• Refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and stove, washer and dryer
• Polaris UTV with snow plow, cart attachment, and grading blade
• Zero turn lawn mower
• Log splitter
• Walnut wardrobe in first floor bedroom
• Queen bed frame in master bedroom (adjustable mattress and box spring not included)
This acreage is more than a home, it is a lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a scenic full time residence, a private getaway, or a premier Southern Iowa property to enjoy the outdoors, this place delivers in every way. Properties this special are rarely offered to the public.
Schedule your private showing today. Showings are by appointment only.
Call Tyler Arnold at 660-292-4024 or Bryan Atkins at 641-208-0724.