Cumming house on the market for $1.5 million with a pool, cigar room

Jan 08, 2024

Looking for a large modern home on an acre of land away from the hustle and bustle of the city but in the esteemed West Des Moines school district? This property at 36774 High Meadows Lane in Cumming, just minutes from the Dale Maffitt Reservoir, checks all the boxes.

Enter the beautiful stone walk-out ranch and you’ll immediately notice how bright and open the home is, with abundant floor-to-ceiling windows as well as numerous light sources to add ambiance and warmth.

The sleek white kitchen features chef appliances, including a six-burner Jenn Air range, two built-in ovens, a walk-in pantry and a quartz waterfall island that seats six. The dining area offers a gorgeous tree-filled view of the rear property.

The open great room centers around a fireplace with built-in storage for firewood and 12-foot ceilings.

A main-floor office contains a wall of gorgeous white built-in cabinets and shelving with access to the deck.

The master bedroom includes a fireplace, walk-in closet with two built-in dressers, a master bath with two vanities and a full tile shower with two shower heads. Two more bedrooms are found on the main floor, as well as an extensive mudroom/laundry room, and another bath and a half.

The bright atmosphere of the home continues in the lower level, which boasts 9-foot ceilings, a family room with fireplace, a long, contemporary wet bar and rec room area perfect for a pool table. Check out the extras that make this home even more special, including the sauna and custom-vented cigar room. Two more bedrooms, as well as a huge home gym, are also housed on the lower level. Walk outside to the covered patio and experience an incredible backyard.

On center stage in the back is the 16-by-30-foot covered and heated built-in fiberglass pool. Cement patio space and grassy areas offer many opportunities for family play or entertaining. This home is brimming with extras, including a surround sound system, smart home system controlling lights, shades, TVs, speakers, temperature and cameras. The oversize garage includes a Tesla electric charger, with an additional tuck-under garden garage in the rear of the home.

This property in the River Oaks community with more than 5,300 square feet of living space is listed at $1.5 million by Eric Vetsch of Keller Williams Realty Greater Des Moines. Contact Vetsch at 515-803-2173 to schedule a private viewing of this one-of-a-kind home.

Correction: This home is located in Cumming.

Paula Reece is a freelance writer.