Peaceful retreat

Picturesque farm positioned just outside city limits

Just half a mile outside the Conway city limits, this 32.60-acre farm includes a five-bedroom, four-bath home, a separate one-bedroom guest house, several outbuildings, two ponds and an abundance of space for outdoor activities, as well as for livestock.

An inviting porch welcomes visitors to the main house. Inside the front door, the foyer is lit by an empire pendant; the hardwood floor continues into the living/dining room. A built-in china and storage cabinet sets the entry apart from the chandelier-lit dining area. The living room is warmed by a woodburning stove and has three windows overlooking the backyard. Just off the living room, the carpeted study is fitted with a built-in desk and bookshelves.

The tiled, chef’s-quality kitchen features a gas-log fireplace, wood cabinetry with pull-outs, an island/breakfast bar, granite counters, tile backsplashes, a walk-in pantry and stainless-steel appliances, including a convection oven, a microwave, a gas range and a dishwasher. Just past the breakfast area, the brickwalled den opens to the backyard.

A gas-log fireplace warms the carpeted, main-level master bedroom, which offers private access to the backyard. The tiled bath is fitted with a double vanity, a dressing table, a jetted tub, a separate shower and a walk-in closet with extensive shelving. The guest bedroom is carpeted and is convenient to a three-quarter bath. Two additional main-level bedrooms, one floored in hardwood and the other in tile, share a Jack-and-Jill bath. Upstairs, the spacious fifth bedroom is carpeted and has a private bath; this space could also be used as a game room or home theater.

Other amenities include a laundry room, a security system, a central vacuum, a side-entry garage and much more.

This house, located at 20 Blankenship Drive in Conway, has about 4,200 square feet and is listed for $789,000 with Pat Edwards of Pam McDowell Properties, Conway. No open house is planned for today. For more information or to schedule a private showing, call Edwards at 501-514-3837.

PHOTOS BY LINDA GARNER-BUNCH/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette An inviting porch welcomes visitors to this ve-bedroom, four-bath home. The 32.60-acre farm also offers a guest house, two ponds and several outbuildings.

Left: The main-level master bedroom features a tile-trimmed replace and private access to the backyard. Right: A built-in cabinet de nes the formal dining area.

A brick wall adds rustic charm to the den, which is open to the kitchen and breakfast area.

The spacious kitchen offers wood cabinetry, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances.

The partially wooded property offers two ponds, pastureland and wooded trails for ATVs.