Secluded privacy and a heated saltwater swimming pool are among the attractions for a roomy modern home offered for sale north of Ames, carefully designed with expansive views of wooded scenery through each window.

Easy to miss while driving along the winding, mature tree-lined Arrasmith Trail, the open-plan ranch-style home offers seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, and a finished basement that provides direct access to a patio space and the large pool. Hosting a low maintenance pool that is heated all year round allows residents the opportunity to spend more days entertaining outdoors.

Filling 4,368 square feet, the property was built in 2019, calculated to appeal to buyers who appreciate the latest amenities and yet also desire easy access to outdoor activities. The primary living space, kitchen, and dining area all flow into each other, decorated with a clean, white and gray color scheme and wood panel flooring.

Listing agent Bi Ayers describes the real estate market in Ames as “unique,” populated with well- educated professionals who understand the region has a limited supply of large properties that also sit close to nature. He’s discovered newcomers to the region have generated “a lot of high demand for high-end homes” and can appreciate this property’s sizable 2.48-acre footprint is a rarity among residences on the current market.

Ayers refers to the open concept kitchen as a “showcase” for future owners to entertain friends and family. The first floor also includes four bedrooms, with three more downstairs, ideal for a growing family or welcoming guests for extended stays.

The property was built on the lightly populated Arrasmith Trail and leads directly to Grand Avenue, creating a quick commute to the city and beyond. New homeowners can also choose to leave the car behind and hike to the nearby Ada Hayden Heritage Park with its well-maintained walking and biking trails, and popular fishing lake and picnicking areas.