This stunning ranch-style home, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is an impressive example of elegant and warm architecture perfectly suited for comfortable living and entertaining. Set on a beautifully landscaped 0.69-acre lot, it offers serene views backing to the 17th hole of Glen Oaks Country Club, including scenic vistas of the clubhouse. The property features over 5,000 square feet of refined living space, blending luxury and practicality seamlessly. Inside, the home boasts rich hickory wood floors that flow throughout the entryway, dining room, great room, kitchen, study, and butler’s pantry, highlighting the craftsmanship and quality materials used. The main-floor study is equipped with custom cabinetry, while the great room includes a gas fireplace and a bay window with remote-controlled blinds and tinting, enhancing both comfort and ambiance. The formal dining room is spacious, ideal for hosting sophisticated gatherings. The remodeled kitchen is a chef’s dream, with honed quartz countertops, an expansive 11-foot center island, and a beautiful Lacanche stove imported directly from France, combining functionality with European elegance. French doors open to a cozy sunroom featuring a brick floor and fireplace, complemented by a deck and patio that provide excellent spaces for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. The first-floor primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, complete with custom built-ins around the fireplace, a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a fully customized closet. The lower level extends living space with over 2,000 square feet finished, including a family room with fireplace, TV area, wet bar, recreation room, and multiple bedrooms that offer both Jack & Jill and private baths. A unique “bunker room” with heating and air conditioning offers an ideal office or retreat space. Listed at $1,775,000, this residence combines exquisite indoor and outdoor living in a prime location with stunning golf course views, making it a rare and highly desirable find.

Front Entrance Porch

The entryway features a raised porch with a wide, multi-step sandstone staircase leading to a covered vestibule. The beige and cream-colored façade complements the neutral, earthy tones of the stone steps. Flanking the doorway, two large ornamental planters hold trimmed evergreens surrounded by vibrant pink flowers, adding a pop of color. White-framed, grid-style double doors include sidelights and an arched transom window above, allowing natural light while maintaining symmetry. Large, multi-pane windows with white plantation shutters on either side create balance and invite views of manicured greenery, enhancing the welcoming feel.

Dining Area and Entryway

The space elegantly combines a dining area with an adjacent entryway marked by a grand white double door featuring a large arched transom window above, allowing natural light to flood the room. The dining area showcases a classic wooden table surrounded by six upholstered chairs with ruffled skirts, all in soft, neutral tones that complement the pale beige walls. Fluted trim and crown molding enhance the sophisticated ceiling design, while the hardwood flooring adds warmth. White plantation shutters frame a deep-set window, balancing functionality and style, contributing to a bright and inviting ambiance.

Cozy Sitting Room

This intimate sitting room features a vintage mustard velvet tufted sofa paired with a matching patterned ottoman and an upholstered armchair with floral fabric. The walls are covered in a delicate cream and gold damask wallpaper, enhancing the room’s classic charm. White plantation shutters filter daylight softly into the room, complementing the warm hardwood floor beneath an oriental-style area rug with intricate rust, beige, and olive motifs. A wall-mounted collage of antique mirrors adds character above a stack of books and a small side table with a decorative lamp. Built-in cabinetry with glass accents lines one wall, offering both display and storage.

Living Room Seating Area

This living room area features a warm, inviting color palette with golden beige walls and cream trim surrounding large, arched windows that flood the space with natural light and provide scenic views of mature trees and open greenery. The room’s focal point is a white traditional fireplace flanked by built-in shelves displaying delicate white ceramics. Plush, vintage-style sofas and armchairs adorned with a variety of textured and patterned throw pillows circle a rustic wooden coffee table with turned legs, establishing a cozy and elegant conversational space. Crown molding and high vaulted ceilings add to the room’s spacious, classic aesthetic.

Living Room Seating Area

This elegant living room features a spacious seating area centered around a white fireplace flanked by built-in shelves filled with delicate white pottery. The walls are painted in a warm olive tone, harmonizing with the rich, natural wood flooring. Two high-backed, floral-patterned armchairs face a plush beige sofa across a rustic wooden coffee table resting on a neutral area rug. Large arched windows flood the space with natural light, providing a serene view of the outdoors. Crown molding and traditional architectural accents enhance the classic, inviting ambiance of this refined gathering space.

Kitchen Island and Seating

Central to this kitchen is a large marble-topped island, surrounded by five upholstered stools featuring intricately carved white wooden legs and nailhead trim, offering stylish seating. The space embraces a neutral palette of creamy whites and soft beige walls, accented by rich wood floors that add warmth. The cabinetry is white with glass-front upper cabinets, allowing display of elegant dishware. A striking rectangular chandelier with a scrolling metal frame hangs above the island, creating a focal point. The layout maximizes natural light from adjacent rooms and windows, combining traditional elements with a refined, airy atmosphere.

Cozy Sitting Area

This inviting sitting area features a high, vaulted ceiling with a white ceiling fan, creating an airy and spacious feel. Two large windows with sleek white shades softly diffuse natural light, complementing the crisp white walls. French doors with glass panels open to a patio or backyard, enhancing indoor-outdoor flow. The floor is uniquely finished with rustic, textured bricks that add warmth and charm. A light wood coffee table with a weathered finish anchors the space, flanked by two striped upholstered armchairs providing comfortable seating. A stone-surrounded fireplace with a mounted flat-screen TV balances modern and rustic aesthetics beautifully.

Sunroom with Deck Access

This bright sunroom invites relaxation with its large, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and transom windows that flood the space with natural light while offering seamless access to an expansive outdoor deck. The room features a rustic, natural wood coffee table set atop a textured brick floor, enhancing the cozy charm. A striped wingback chair with an accent pillow and a floral round ottoman provide comfortable seating. White walls and trim create an airy feel, while the adjoining room with French doors and vintage-style pendant lighting adds an elegant transitional touch.

Laundry Room with Coffee Station

This narrow laundry room masterfully combines functionality with classic elegance. The space features an abundance of white cabinetry with detailed paneling and brass knobs, maximizing storage and maintaining a clean, cohesive look. A stacked washer and dryer sit centrally at the far end, framed symmetrically by tall cabinets. The countertops are smooth, white marble, complementing the farmhouse-style sink under a window with white plantation shutters, allowing natural light to brighten the space. The warm wood flooring adds a touch of comfort beneath elegant light fixtures that hang from the ceiling, adding an unexpected decorative element. A small coffee station with modern appliances occupies the left side, blending everyday convenience with practical laundry use.

Master Bedroom Fireplace

This master bedroom features a serene and elegant design with soft neutral walls and white trim highlighting the architectural molding and coffered ceiling. The centerpiece is a classic marble fireplace surrounded by built-in white cabinetry, which adds both storage and style. A large iron bed with intricate detailing is dressed in pastel floral bedding with ruffled pillows, enhancing a vintage charm. Opposite the fireplace, a bay window with white plantation shutters floods the room with natural light, accentuating the warm, hardwood floors and coordinating area rug. The overall aesthetic conveys comfort and sophistication.

Master Bedroom

This master bedroom area highlights a serene and cozy corner with an elegant wrought iron bed frame featuring intricate scrollwork. The bedding showcases soft pastel shades of blue and white with ruffled textures, contributing to a vintage charm. A large bay window with white plantation shutters allows natural light to fill the space, enhancing the neutral beige walls and white crown molding that define the ceiling’s tray design. Warm wood flooring and a patterned area rug with muted tones add warmth, complemented by a distressed nightstand holding a classic glass lamp with an inviting glow.

Bathroom Vanity Area

This elegant bathroom vanity area centers on a large dual-sink countertop with white marble surfaces and soft gray cabinetry featuring classic paneling and multiple drawers. A comfortable, skirted vanity chair invites seating at the makeup area nestled between the sinks. Above, a wide mirror stretches across the wall, capped with a row of rectangular transom windows that bring natural light into the space. The room’s walls are painted in a soothing, muted blue-gray tone contrasted by bright white crown molding and door casings. Matching wall sconces with candle-style bulbs flank the mirror, enhancing the timeless, refined ambiance. The floor combines warm wooden planks with sleek white marble tiles along the vanity base, creating a balanced, understated luxury.

Cozy Family Room

This inviting family room features a warm, neutral color palette with beige walls and light wood flooring, creating a soft and welcoming atmosphere. A white mantel fireplace serves as the central focal point, topped with a mounted flat-screen TV. Plush, floral-patterned couches with assorted cushions offer comfortable seating, paired with a tufted dark brown ottoman at the center. The space includes vintage-style furnishings such as an ornate side table and armchair with matching footrest. Recessed lighting brightens the adjoining open kitchen, visible through a half-wall, while a separate room housing exercise equipment is accessible nearby.

Game Room with Seating Area

This spacious game room features a rich wooden pool table and a long shuffleboard table, both set on warm-toned hardwood flooring. Large windows with elegant white trim allow natural light to flood the space, highlighting neutral beige walls that create a calm ambiance. A striking crystal chandelier hangs above the pool table, adding a touch of luxury. Beyond the games area, a cozy sitting space with floral and plain sofas faces a white brick fireplace, enhancing comfort and inviting relaxation. The open layout seamlessly connects the entertainment and lounge areas for social gatherings.

Recreation Room and Staircase

This spacious recreation area features light oak hardwood flooring that extends throughout, complementing the neutral-toned walls. Dominating the room is a pool table centered beneath a striking rectangular crystal chandelier, adding an elegant touch. Large, arched windows floods the space with natural light, framing views of the outdoors. Adjacent to the game area is a cozy sitting nook with patterned upholstery and a blend of vintage and rustic furniture. To the right, a wide wooden staircase with white balusters ascends, providing architectural interest and a smooth transition to the home’s upper level. Overall, the space harmonizes leisure and style with warmth and light.

Home Gym Area

This dedicated workout space features a neutral color palette with soft beige walls complemented by light cream-colored tiled flooring, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. The room is well-lit with recessed ceiling lights providing even illumination. Fitness equipment includes a multi-function weight machine, a treadmill, and an elliptical machine, each positioned for optimal use and safety. Black rubber mats protect the floor beneath the weight station. A small window near the back wall offers natural light and ventilation. The room’s clean lines and simple layout maximize available space, ideal for an efficient home exercise routine.

Listing Agent: Mike Capobianco of Iowa Realty Mills Crossing via Zillow