Custom-Built Iowa Estate with Heated Driveway, Wine Cellar, and Spa-Like Owner’s Retreat

August 25, 2025

This stunning custom-built estate by Denton Homes sits on 3.15 wooded acres comprising four parcels in the prestigious Deer Creek area of Urbandale, Iowa. Boasting over 10,000 square feet of executive living space, the home’s architectural style blends modern luxury with classic elegance, featuring soaring ceilings, 8-foot doors, and a welcoming porch. Highlights include a gourmet kitchen with dual islands and premium appliances, seamless indoor-outdoor living with accordion doors, a two-story waterfall, and a spa-like owner’s retreat. Modern amenities such as geothermal HVAC, a whole-house generator, and advanced security complement the beautifully landscaped grounds with a heated driveway and koi pond, all valued at $4,490,000.

Outdoor Patio

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This outdoor patio features a spacious stone-paved area adorned with multiple fire pits, including a large stone fireplace with a chimney and two side fire bowls, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Comfortable Adirondack chairs are strategically placed around the fire sources, enhancing relaxation and social gatherings. The patio is flanked by a raised stone planter with neatly trimmed greenery and a small tree, bordered by soft landscape lighting that highlights the stonework. The adjacent house exterior combines stone and siding with warm glows from interior lighting visible through large windows, blending natural outdoor elements with classic architectural charm.

Living Room View

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This living room features a vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams and white paneling, creating a rustic yet airy atmosphere. Large glass sliding doors line two walls, allowing abundant natural light and views of lush greenery outside. The seating arrangement includes two dark green leather sofas facing a stone fireplace topped with a mounted flat-screen TV. Two patterned armchairs with rolled arms flank the fireplace, complementing the neutral tones of the tile flooring. A wooden side table with purple flowers and a small mosaic-topped side table add warm, natural textures. A twig chandelier hangs from the ceiling, enhancing the earthy, cozy aesthetic.

Kitchen and Living Area

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This space combines a large kitchen and cozy living area with a rustic yet elegant aesthetic. The kitchen features a grand island with a curved marble countertop and intricate woodwork on the base, painted in an off-white tone. Gray cabinetry with glass-front cabinets flanks a central stove topped by a carved stone hood. The kitchen backsplash includes neutral-colored tiles with subtle floral patterns. The ceiling is vaulted with white wood paneling and exposed wooden beams, providing a warm, natural contrast. Dark hardwood flooring extends throughout, complementing the warm leather seating in the adjoining living area. A wrought-iron chandelier hangs centrally, and natural light filters in through multiple windows.

Dining Room

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A spacious and elegant dining room features a large rectangular table with a glossy wood finish and beige placemats, surrounded by ten upholstered chairs in a soft cream color with tufted backs. Above the table, a decorative chandelier with curling arms and candle-like lights hangs from the detailed coffered ceiling. The room has a neutral palette with light cream walls, taupe curtains framing a large window that lets in ample natural light, and a patterned area rug beneath the table that adds texture. Architectural details include arched openings and white crown molding, enhancing the classic and refined ambiance.

Kitchen Interior

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This kitchen features a U-shaped layout with traditional cream-colored cabinetry that includes decorative molding and silver hardware. The cabinetry extends to both upper and lower sections, providing ample storage. Countertops are light beige with subtle patterning, complementing the neutral cream backsplash tiles arranged diagonally with occasional embossed accents. A stainless steel microwave is mounted above the cooktop, which is integrated into the counter. On the countertop are small appliances, including a toaster, blender, and coffee maker. The space is illuminated with recessed lighting. A circular window with a decorative grid adds architectural interest and natural light.

Master Bedroom

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This master bedroom features a serene color palette of soft grays and whites, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere. A large bed with an intricately carved wooden headboard sits against one wall, flanked by two matching nightstands with classic lamps. The room is carpeted in a muted gray, complementing the walls and bedding. Expansive windows on one side offer a picturesque view of mature, green trees and allow ample natural light to fill the space. Elegant drapes and window treatments enhance the windows, while subtle decorative stenciling along the ceiling and a stylish chandelier add refined architectural details.

Bathroom Suite

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This bathroom features a spacious, elegant layout with a white freestanding bathtub placed centrally under a trio of windows. The windows are adorned with white plantation shutters and decorative valances with a floral motif. Surrounding the bathtub is a marble or stone countertop that extends along the curved walls, providing seating or shelf space. Two symmetrical vanity areas with cream-colored cabinetry flank the bathtub, topped with dark green, veined countertops. Above the left vanity is a large mirror framed by built-in cabinets and lit by a crystal chandelier ceiling light, complementing the chandelier centered over the tub.

Wine Cellar

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This wine cellar features a vaulted ceiling made of rustic stone that continues down the walls, creating a cozy, cave-like atmosphere. The built-in wooden racks display numerous wine bottles horizontally along the right side, with warm accent lighting highlighting the textures of the stone and wood. On the left, a countertop with cabinets below provides storage and workspace, flanked by decorative wrought-iron wall sconces with soft lampshades. The floor consists of large, neutral-toned tiles, complementing the natural stone and wood elements, evoking a historic yet refined aesthetic.

Home Bar Area

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A spacious home bar with a sleek, curved dark wood counter and matching high-back bar stools arranged evenly along the front. Above, four elegant pendant lights with glass shades provide ambient lighting, casting a warm glow on the area. Behind the bar, dark wooden cabinets with glass-fronted doors are mounted on a wall featuring a brown subway tile backsplash with under-cabinet lighting. A small sink and faucet are integrated into the countertop. Neutral beige walls and a textured ceiling with recessed lighting frame this setup. To the right, a curved staircase with wrought-iron railing leads upward, adjacent to a tiled floor transition and a built-in fireplace with a faux stone mantle.

Game Room

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This room is designed as a game and entertainment space featuring a pool table and a shuffleboard table, both crafted from dark wood with intricate carved legs. The pool table is centrally placed under a large, square-shaped pendant light with a dark finish, while the shuffleboard table runs along one wall beneath a row of four small pendant lights with translucent glass shades. The walls are painted a soft beige, complementing the neutral light carpeting. Furnishings include a black recliner, a wooden chair, and a piano against the far wall, creating a cozy gaming and music area.

Bedroom Interior

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This bedroom features a warm and inviting design with a dark wooden bed frame that has clean lines. The bedding displays a patchwork quilt in rich, earthy tones like deep red, gold, and green, complemented by matching pillows. Flanking the bed are two dark wooden dressers, each topped with a sleek wall-mounted reading light. The walls are painted a soft neutral gray with white trim and crown molding. A textured area rug with a geometric pattern is placed beneath the bed, resting on dark hardwood floors. Through an open doorway, a bathroom showcases wood-toned tiles with mosaic accents and a glass shower.

Home Office

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The space is a sophisticated home office featuring a large, curved wooden desk complemented by a matching hutch with glass-paneled cabinets and drawers. The dark coffered ceiling with recessed lighting adds architectural interest and a classic touch. Neutral beige patterned carpet covers the floor, balancing the richness of the dark wood tones. A cozy upholstered armchair with a matching ottoman sits near the large window, letting in natural light and offering a view of greenery outside. The room also connects to an adjoining space with numerous wooden storage cabinets, continuing the elegant and functional design.

Dining Room Table

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A sophisticated dining room features dark wood-paneled walls with intricate molding and a coffered ceiling, adding depth and elegance. Central to the room is a rectangular marble table with striking gray veining, surrounded by four modern gray chairs with cushioned seats and backs. On one side, built-in dark cabinetry offers storage and display space, illuminated subtly by under-cabinet lighting. A large, circular, soft-glowing ceiling light hangs overhead, enhancing the room’s warm ambiance. French doors with glass panels open into a cozy adjacent room, carpeted and furnished with dark wood and plush seating, blending classic and contemporary styles.

Bedroom Corner

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This bedroom corner features elegant cream-colored paneled walls and a tray ceiling topped with a decorative chandelier adorned with crystal accents. The floor is carpeted with a subtle gray pattern, complementing the soft wall tones. A vintage-style metallic silver chest with intricate carvings sits against the wall, topped with a framed abstract painting featuring blues and greens. Plush teddy bears and a small floral arrangement add a cozy, personal touch. The door leading to a bathroom reveals a glimpse of classic vanity cabinetry. Soft lavender accents on the bedspread complete the tranquil theme.

Bathroom Vanity

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A spacious bathroom vanity area features a long countertop with two built-in oval sinks set into a smooth light-colored stone surface. The cabinetry below is painted in a soft beige tone with multiple drawers and cupboard doors, adorned with small chrome knobs. Above the countertop, a large rectangular mirror spans the length of the counter, framed in a matching beige hue. The backsplash includes a geometric tile pattern combining white and beige tones, complementing the light beige wall paint. Recessed ceiling lights provide warm illumination. To the side, a white toilet sits against the wall on a light tiled floor, accompanied by a dark rug in front of the vanity.

Laundry Room

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This laundry room features a practical and stylish layout with a combination of function and design. Cream-colored cabinetry lines two walls, offering ample storage above and below a beige granite countertop with subtle natural patterns. A built-in sink with a contemporary brushed nickel faucet is integrated into the countertop. The backsplash consists of glossy, horizontal dark taupe tiles that provide a modern contrast to the light cabinetry and countertops. On the far wall, a matching set of front-loading washer and dryer units in white complete the room. The floor is tiled with large cream-colored tiles accented by small diamond-shaped details.

Cozy Sitting Area

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This comfortable sitting area features a neutral color palette with beige walls and matching carpet, creating a warm, inviting ambiance. Two dark upholstered armchairs and a large leather sofa are arranged around a modern, rectangular fireplace embedded in a light stone accent wall. Above the fireplace is a flat-screen TV, optimizing the space for relaxation and entertainment. Recessed ceiling lights illuminate the room, while wide glass sliding doors and tall windows flood the area with natural light, offering views of the lush outdoor garden. A wooden side table with a glass top and decorative sculptures adds a touch of elegance.

Listing Agent: Megan Hill Mitchum of Century 21 Signature via Zillow