This recently updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located in Swanton, NE, offers a unique blend of modern comfort and country living on a 5-acre plot. Featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level, the home boasts a beautifully renovated kitchen and bath, along with a convenient first-floor laundry area complete with appliances. The architectural style is a classic country home with a distinctive blue exterior and white trim, enhanced by a metal gabled roof. The property includes a substantial finished 25×40 outbuilding with a concrete floor, perfect for hobbies or storage, complemented by additional storage buildings. Outdoor amenities include a lighted patio with a firepit and a fenced-in area ideal for pets. Priced at $265,000 with a septic system serviced in 2023, this home provides modern updates and ample space to suit various lifestyles.
Backyard Area
A grassy backyard with a large blue house featuring a white metal roof, multiple windows, and a small dormer. The house siding is horizontal blue paneling with white trim. Near the house, a large white propane tank with a red valve sits on the grass. In the background, a dense line of coniferous trees provides natural privacy. Four wooden posts are installed around a metal fire ring on a concrete slab, suggesting an outdoor gathering or fire pit area. The sky is cloudy, and the lawn is lush and well-maintained.
Backyard Firepit Area
A neatly designed backyard firepit area features a square tiled patio with light brown and gray tiles, creating a clean and defined space. At the center, a metal firepit filled with small sticks and debris serves as the focal point. Four wooden posts surround the patio, connected by black string lights with clear bulbs, adding a cozy ambiance for evening gatherings. A tiled pathway leads directly to the patio, seamlessly integrating it with the surrounding green lawn. The space is enveloped by lush trees and shrubs, providing a natural, private backdrop.
Backyard Patio
This outdoor space features a concrete patio adjacent to a blue-sided house with white trim window shutters. There are two wooden pallets placed on the concrete surface, possibly for seating or decoration. The patio opens to a well-maintained green lawn enclosed by a black chain-link fence. Beyond the fence, mature trees provide shade and a natural border, with open fields visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky. The setting suggests a peaceful, rural environment with a simple, functional aesthetic focusing on openness and nature connection.
Bathroom Corner
A compact bathroom corner features a white toilet with a classic design, positioned beside a small, three-tiered corner shelf holding three rolls of toilet paper, wet wipes, and a decorative sign that reads ‘DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY.’ The walls are painted in a muted green shade, creating a soothing atmosphere. Adjacent to the toilet is a shower enclosure framed in dark wood or black trim, with sliding frosted glass doors. Inside the shower, built-in shelves hold toiletries. The flooring contrasts with dark wood tones, complemented by a light beige bath mat.
Bathroom Area
This bathroom features soft teal walls and a dark wooden floor that emulates natural wood grain, adding warmth to the space. A white ceramic sink sits on a black vanity with minimalistic cabinet handles, accompanied by a soap dispenser and a cloth draped over the faucet. Above the sink is a rectangular mirror with a dark frame, lit by a long light fixture. To the right, a white toilet is positioned against the wall with a beige rug in front. A wooden door frame contrasts with the teal wall, while a ceiling-mounted light fixture illuminates the room.
Kitchen Dining Area
This kitchen and dining space features a rustic yet modern aesthetic with natural wood cabinetry showcasing a varied grain pattern, paired with a dark countertop. Stainless steel appliances, including a microwave above a gas stove and a large refrigerator, add a sleek, contemporary touch. The backsplash consists of small rectangular tiles in neutral tones. The wood floor extends throughout, complementing the wooden dining table and four chairs, which have a traditional design. A white door with a glass window leads outside, blending traditional and practical elements. Lighting includes a ceiling fixture and a small hanging lamp over the sink area. A black-and-white checkered curtain adorns the window, adding cozy farmhouse charm.
Kitchen Workspace
This kitchen features a functional U-shaped layout with natural wood cabinets and a mix of granite and butcher block countertops. Stainless steel appliances include a large refrigerator, a gas stove, and an overhead microwave. Above the sink, a window framed with black and white checkered curtains allows natural light to illuminate the space. A pendant light hangs centered over the sink area. The backsplash behind the stove and counters is composed of rectangular tiles in a modern mosaic pattern with shades of gray, black, and white. The flooring is a dark wood laminate, contrasting warmly with the lighter cabinetry.
Living Area and Kitchen
This space combines a small living area with a kitchen dining area in an open layout. The living area features a dark brown leather loveseat adorned with two gray pillows, placed on a patterned rug with earthy tones. Adjacent to the loveseat is a wooden side table holding books and a modern lamp, next to a recliner chair with a teal knitted throw. The walls are rustic, covered in wide, gray-toned wooden planks. The kitchen includes wooden cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a round wooden dining table with chairs. Checkered curtains and dark wood flooring enhance the cozy cabin aesthetic.
Bedroom Interior
This bedroom features a cozy and simple layout with a dark color scheme. Two windows framed in light wood contrast against the dark brown walls, one with natural wood paneling and the other painted solid dark brown. Black curtains hang on both windows, partially drawn to allow some outdoor light in. The bed is covered with a dark blue patterned bedspread, complemented by white pillows. The floor is a medium-tone wood laminate, enhancing the warm feel of the room. A rustic wooden crate serves as a nightstand holding a white pleated lampshade and a few personal items. The ceiling light fixture is round with a clear glass covering, casting soft illumination across the modest yet functional space. A gray exercise mat and dumbbells near the wall add a subtle multi-purpose element to the room.
Living Room Stairs
This cozy living room features rustic design elements with wood-paneled walls in soft gray tones and dark hardwood flooring. A small, open wooden staircase with rough-hewn steps and black metal brackets leads upward along one wall, enhancing the cabin-like feel. A dark leather couch with color-contrasting cushions sits along one side, facing the staircase and a patterned rug. Near a window with a black curtain tied back, a wooden shelf unit holds various bottles and décor, blending with the overall warm, earthy palette. A rocking chair with a green cushion adds to the inviting ambiance.
Attic Storage
This attic space features sloped ceilings painted white, creating a cozy but low-ceilinged environment. The flooring consists of rustic wooden planks, adding natural warmth. A simple light bulb hangs from the ceiling near a small attic access panel. A bed occupies the right side, covered in a gray comforter with folded clothes and textiles piled atop, including checks and blues. The left side is cluttered with storage items such as suitcases, bags, boxes, and paint cans, indicating the room’s function as a storage or overflow area. A small window with a dark curtain is set at the far end, providing minimal natural light.
Attic Space
This room appears to be an unfinished attic space with slanted ceilings typical of a home’s uppermost floor. The walls and ceiling show patches and seams from drywall installation, yet to be fully painted or refined, giving a rough, under-construction look. The floor is bare and stained wood, which may need finishing. A modern circular ceiling light fixture is mounted centrally, casting moderate light throughout the small room. A black curtain hangs on a rod covering a window or opening on the back wall. There is a flat-screen TV and a disassembled piece of furniture or equipment against the walls. The overall aesthetic is incomplete, awaiting renovation or refurbishment.
Mudroom Details
This mudroom features a practical layout with dark wood laminate flooring and plain white walls. A simple, single-exposed light bulb hangs from the white paneled ceiling, providing illumination. On the right, a white door with a window panel leads to another part of the house. Adjacent to the door is a reddish-brown wooden shelving unit, holding tools and various household items. To the left, wooden racks hold coats and bags, with a dark curtain covering a window or storage space. A green mat lies on the floor near the door. The space is functional and modestly decorated, emphasizing utility.
Basement Furnace Area
This basement corner houses a heating furnace surrounded by exposed brick walls with a reddish-brown patina, giving an aged, utilitarian aesthetic. The furnace is labeled ‘AIRE-FLO’ and is connected to a network of white PVC and metallic ductwork pipes running horizontally and vertically across the ceiling and walls. The pipes and ducts have a mix of silver insulation and black flexible material, secured with various fasteners. Electrical wires hang loosely in the area, adding to an unfinished, industrial vibe. The lighting is dim, highlighting the practical, functional nature of this mechanical space.
Garage Workshop
A spacious garage workshop with a high, open ceiling featuring exposed wooden beams and metal roofing. The concrete floor is clear except for various tools and equipment, including a red lawnmower, covered motorcycles, and a trailer at the center. On the left, there are shelves and a ladder, while the right side displays items organized on large built-in shelves and multiple black tool chests. The space has a practical, utilitarian feel, blending wood and metal elements with a focus on storage and workspace. The lighting suggests natural light filtering in from above.
Listing Agent: Ken Uher of Nebraska Realty via Zillow
