15018 Scotch Ridge Rd, Carlisle, IA 50047

This historic acreage features what is possibly the best view in Warren County, Iowa. The property includes an 1860s two-story farmhouse situated on 18.68 acres, featuring a pond, multiple outbuildings, mature hardwood trees, and tillable acres. A long, secluded driveway lined with mature hardwoods leads to the home. The main level offers a spacious living room with a fireplace, a kitchen with its own brick fireplace and adjoining dining area, a sunroom overlooking the property with walkout access to the back patio, main-floor laundry, a half bath, and an office. The second story features three large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a porch with southern exposure, offering panoramic views that stretch for miles over Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park, the Middle River corridor, hundreds of acres of protected wildlife habitat, and agricultural fields. Outdoor amenities include a stocked one-acre pond, a productive alfalfa field, usable outbuildings, and a detached three-car garage. The home is connected to Warren Rural Water and MidAmerican Electric, with Starlink recognized as the best high-speed internet option for the area. Approximately 2.76 FSA cropland acres carry a CSR2 value of 77.6, making them ideal for forage production, a large garden, or livestock. Located on paved Scotch Ridge Road, this property offers seclusion and tranquility while being 15–20 minutes from Des Moines metro communities.