This 4-bedroom, 2-story home will certainly be your top choice in the desirable NW Ankeny neighborhood of The Grove. The first floor includes a front sitting room (or formal dining area), a living room with a fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, and a ½ bath. The kitchen has granite counters, quality cabinetry, a herringbone backsplash, SS appliances, counter seating, and a walk-in pantry. The engineered hardwood floors beautifully complement neutral wall colors with white trim. The handsome switchback staircase features a south-facing window that floods both levels with abundant natural light. Four bedrooms are upstairs including the primary suite. The primary full bath includes a double vanity, a spacious walk-in closet, and a private tub, shower, and toilet room. The guest bathroom has a similar layout. There’s a laundry room and the washer and dryer are included. The unfinished LL has a rec room with soft flooring, ideal for kids or workouts. There’s also a storage room, an egress window, a radon mitigation system, and a rough-in for a bathroom. Step outside to a generously sized lot featuring an iron-fenced yard, a playset, raised garden beds, a back deck, and a front porch. The landscaping is gorgeous with hydrangea bushes, peonies, roses, and honeysuckle. The home faces east and has a nice flat driveway leading to a 3-car garage. Abbie Grove Elementary (Ankeny’s newest elementary school).