704 NW 8th St, Grimes, IA 50111

You'll love all the upgrades in this 5-bedroom, 2-story walk-out on the West side of Grimes. Just a half mile to the high school, this home is very convenient to all that Grimes has to offer. You'll greet your friends on a covered front porch and welcome them into the entry foyer where they'll immediately notice the beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout the main living space. In just a few steps they'll discover a wide open area where the living room, casual dining area, and kitchen flow together as one. The main focal point of the living room is a beautiful stone, gas-log fireplace. There's a large bank of windows that bathe the area with natural light. The dining area includes a sliding door to an elevated and covered, treated wood deck. It's the perfect place for grilling and outdoor entertaining. It also provides a fabulous view across the backyard that's enclosed with a vinyl privacy fence. The view extends to a greenbelt area and a paved bike trail that runs adjacent to the property. Back inside, the kitchen is fabulous with granite countertops and a perfectly matched tile backsplash. There's a center island that also serves as a convenient breakfast bar. You'll also appreciate the butler's pantry providing extra serving space and a large food pantry. The stainless kitchen appliances are included. This level also includes the perfect home office, secluded behind French doors. Just off the attached 3-car garage, you'll find a mud room with a built-in drop zone/coat locker and a half bath with a tile floor and a granite vanity top. You'll discover an oversized master bedroom on the upper level. It has a tray ceiling, a large walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with tile floors, dual sinks and a step in shower. There are 3 more nice-sized bedrooms on this floor and another full bath with a tub/shower combination. The laundry room is also conveniently located on the upper level. The lower level is semi-finished and provides more great space for entertaining family and friends. There's a large family room with wood laminate flooring and there's a sliding door to a concrete patio. Back inside, there's a finished bedroom and a semi-finished full bath with a step-in shower. With semi-finished basement the approximate total square footage adds on an additional 900 square feet to listing. This is a home that should be on your short list of must-see properties. It's convenient to schools, shopping, restaurants and all that the fast-growing town of Grimes has to offer. This military family needs to make a move. Call today to schedule a showing.