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Guthrie County

Private Sprawling Ranch Home On 9 Acres Close To Panora

2242 Toy Lane Panora, IA 50216

Description

Country living, privacy, and convenience come together on this 9-acre property located less than one mile from Panora, Iowa. Built in 2015, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath ranch home offers 1,862 square feet of finished living space on the main level, along with an exceptional opportunity to almost double your usable living area.

The home's full basement includes approximately 1,700 square feet that is already framed and nearly finished. With drywall and flooring, a new owner could expand the home's finished living space to more than 3,500 square feet. The basement layout was designed with future growth in mind and offers the potential for two additional bedrooms, another full bathroom, and a large family or recreation room, creating flexibility for growing families, guests, hobbies, or multi-generational living.

A long winding driveway leads into a private clearing where the home is located, creating a setting that feels miles from town while remaining just minutes from everyday conveniences. The home is positioned to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape and offers outstanding privacy with no neighboring homes in sight. Outdoor living is highlighted by a 728-square-foot elevated composite deck that provides ample space for entertaining, grilling, or simply enjoying the best of Iowa’s weather.

The attached two-car garage features oversized 9-foot by 9-foot doors, easily accommodating today's larger trucks and SUVs. Additional improvements include a 28' x 32' corn crib built in 1960 and a 33' x 66' metal utility building constructed in 1990, offering valuable storage space for equipment, vehicles, recreational toys, or workshop needs.

The acreage offers opportunities beyond simply enjoying the existing setting. Approximately 1.66 acres are currently in row crop production, providing income potential or the flexibility to be repurposed to fit a new owner's vision. There is ample space for vegetable gardens, flower beds, fruit trees, hobby farming, or expanded outdoor recreation. Portions of the manicured lawn could also be converted to warm-season native grasses and wildflowers, creating additional habitat for pollinators, songbirds, deer, and other wildlife while adding seasonal color and texture to the landscape. Adding to the property's appeal, it shares a boundary with hundreds of acres of the Lennon Mill Wildlife Management Area. This neighboring public land helps protect the area's natural character, provides a buffer from future development, and offers excellent opportunities to observe wildlife throughout the year. Deer, wild turkey, upland birds, and a variety of non-game species regularly utilize the surrounding habitat, allowing owners to enjoy the benefits of a much larger recreational footprint than the deeded acres alone would suggest.

Properties that offer this level of privacy and versatility while being located less than a mile from Panora are difficult to find. Whether you're looking for a country home with room to grow, space for hobbies and storage, or simply a private setting close to town, this Guthrie County acreage deserves a closer look.