5527 Oak Ln, Ames, IA 50014

Treehouse Living – Water Views Located on a wooded lot in the Hickory Hills neighborhood, this home sits overlooking the rambling Squaw Creek with nature filled views as far as the eye can see. With an acre and a half of property overlooking tens of acres of undeveloped timber and waterway, this property is an escape from the ordinary. This home has experienced a new life with the extensive exterior renovation to create an open and inviting yard for kids to run, play and explore the surrounding woods and creek. Often referred to as “camp” for the city kids that visit, this property is the best mix of rural neighborhood association living with paved and maintained roads with limited to no-traffic, meaning quiet nights where you don’t have to worry about the kids playing in the street, because they can. Peaceful fires overlooking the creek valley or enjoying a glass of wine in the screen porch are a mind-clearing escape from the every day. A welcoming living greets you as you enter the home, with large open windows, skylights and vaulted ceiling create an air of treehouse living. Large master bedroom with renovated master bath and walk-in closet, 3 additional large bedrooms, finished walk-out basement with second living-room, built in office, multiple storage rooms and walk out patio make for a great location to enjoy quietly, or entertaining friends. No neighbors windows directly behind your home means you don’t have to see what is going on in their world, or keep the blinds closed to never enjoy the outside… and the sounds of turkey, owls and deer as they explore the timber make this a unique escape in a world of cookie cutter homes. This home has a large lot, is located in the timber overlooking an active and vibrate watershed… it does take some work to maintain. If you enjoy nature, the joys of a quiet respite and escape, and room for the kids or grandkids to roam free and explore in a safe environment, there is none better than this.