1420 Germania Dr, Des Moines, IA 50311

Be prepared to fall in love with this amazing executive 3-story home on a 1/3rd acre lot in the very desirable Forestdale neighborhood of Des Moines. With nearly 3,000 square foot of above ground living space, this unique gem is filled with stunning upgrades. Situated atop a gentle hill, this beautiful brick home has fantastic curb appeal. You'll greet your guests in an open foyer and they'll immediately notice the perfectly re-finished original hardwood floors. Large arched entryways to the left and right take you to the formal living room and dining room. The spacious living room is incredible with a marvelous wood burning fireplace as the focal point. The dark crown molding that surrounds the room raises the quality bar in this room, making it even more special. There's are double glass doors to carry you into the 4-season sun porch with southern exposure, bathed in shaded sunlight thanks to the mature trees surrounding the home. Beyond the living room you'll discover an L-shaped family room with an exposed wood beam ceiling. Its outside walls are lined with windows to provide a great view of the yard. There's a hinged door exit to a paving brick patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining with friends and family. For total relaxation, you'll enjoy the hot tub with an "Arctic spa" salt water system and therapeutic strength jets. (Negotiable) On the opposite side of the main level you'll find the formal dining room. You'll love the unique wine bottle chandelier, crown molding and fabulous woodwork that can be found throughout the home. The recently remodeled kitchen is the crown jewel of this home. You'll say WOW when you see it. You'll love the stunning marble countertops, subway tiled backsplash, farm sink and hardwood floors. You'll appreciate the convenient breakfast bar and the upgraded stainless appliances that include a restaurant quality Dakor gas stove, Frigidaire Commercial glass-front refrigerator and an under counter ice maker as well as the dishwasher and microwave. There's a fully remodeled half bath on this level and a mud room just inside the back door that takes you to the detached 2-car garage. You'll discover the oversized master bedroom on the 2nd level and 2 additional good sized bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet. All bedroom closets have been custom re-built and are spacious. The full bath on this level has been completely remodeled. You'll be impressed by the marble floors and subway tile around the tub. You'll be able to execute a total escape to the upper level 3rd floor loft area where you'll discover two unique spaces. The first provides the perfect get-away to read a good book, listen to your favorite music or just nap for a while. The second area provides a 4th bedroom or playroom where the kids can hang out. The basement is unfinished but is divided into several rooms. There's a laundry room and the near-new $1500 washer and dryer stay with the home. There's a fiberglass shower on the lower level as well as a work-out space and room for storage. Outside, behind the garage there's a large building created as a wood-working shop. A previous owner used it to build hand-made wood canoes and the workbench and built-in cabinets are still present. It has electricity and is heated with propane. Additional recent upgrades not mentioned above include: - Spray foam insulation - Original hardwood floors refinished - New carpet throughout the home - All rooms repainted - All woodwork re-finished - Windows re-glazed and painted - New exterior paint This fabulous home needs to be on your short-list of must-see properties. It's conveniently located near the Uptown Shopping Center, 42nd Street shops, is not far from Beaverdale and it's close I-235 access which makes it just minutes from downtown or the major shopping malls. Don't wait to call. Homes of this quality are rarely on the market for long! Call today.