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4803 S. Caraway Dr. Sioux Falls, SD NEW LISTING | OPEN SUN 12 – 1:30pm See page 3 for more on this listing

4 Bed | 3 bath | $814,900

Nestled in a prime Sioux Falls location, this extraordinary residence is a masterpiece of elegance and comfort. Boasting four spacious bedrooms plus an office/den, this home is designed for both refined living and everyday functionality. Step inside to the great room, where soaring ceilings and a warm fireplace create an inviting ambiance, seamlessly flowing into the formal dining are a perfect setting for intimate dinners or grand gatherings. The heart of the home is the custom-designed kitchen, featuring granite countertops, top-tier finishes, and its own fireplace for added charm. Just beyond, the expansive four-seasons room that is freshly painted and filled with natural light offers a serene retreat year-round. The master suite is a true sanctuary, complete with a twosided fireplace, a luxurious en-suite bath, a spacious walk-in closet, and private access to the back deck is a perfect spot to start or end your day in tranquility. Downstairs, the expansive basement provides limitless possibilities, offering a versatile recreation room, brand-new carpet, and updated lighting. Whether you envision a home theater, gym, or entertainment space, this lower level is ready to accommodate.

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CREATING A

MUDROOM

FIT FOR WINTER

BY: VANESSA CARLSON BENDER

During the months when the world is cold, wet and snowy, you may begin to wish that you had a mudroom. A mudroom is a place where everyone who comes into the home can wipe their feet, drop off their shoes or boots, remove their soaked hats and jackets and any other winter or outdoor gear to keep outside from coming in.

Does this sound like something that your home needs? Here are some tips to create the perfect mudroom in your home.

Give it space. The mudroom should be a room that is accessible from the outside. The goal is to leave the mess here so you shouldn’t have to go through another room to get to it, therefore keeping the house dry and clean. You may choose an entire room for your mudroom (like a garage, basement entry or a closed-in porch). Alternatively, you can turn a portion of the room into the mudroom (such as the tiled entryway of the foyer or kitchen, right by the door).

Start from the ground up. The ideal mudroom has floors that are easy to clean with a simple mop-up. This area is going to get really wet, snowy and dirty. It will probably need to be cleaned daily during the winter months. You don’t want to have to get down on your hands and knees and scrub every time you clean it, so make sure that the floor is right for a mudroom. Concrete, tile and linoleum are the easiest to clean. If the area that you’ve selected for your mudroom doesn’t have easy-to-clean flooring, lay out rugs, drying mats and boot racks.

Getting your foot in the door. Make sure that you’ve added a durable rug to the mudroom area right inside (and maybe outside too) of the door so feet can be wiped as soon as people come in. Use a washable rug, ideally in a darker color so it doesn’t have to be washed as often.

Waiting for the shoe to drop. It’s important that once individuals enter your home and wipe their feet, they should also have a place where snowy, wet shoes and boots can be removed. Consider installing a storage cubby or set of cubes –just place a microfiber cloth inside each cubby to trap excess water and dirt. For smaller spaces, shoe and boot racks with a mud tray underneath work nicely and help them dry much quicker.

Hang it out to dry. After a long day in wintry weather, you will need somewhere to hang wet coats, snow pants, hats, scarves and mittens so they can air out and dry off efficiently. Typically, it includes a coat rack, a hat rack and a mitten

rack. There are many DIY tricks you can try for these as well. Wet and snowy clothes go here during the winter months and wet swimsuits can go here when it’s warmer out.

Off the hook. You will need additional space for hanging up items that aren’t wet but are designed for cold weather. Coats, hats, scarves and even bookbags can be organized neatly on these hooks so they are ready to go later and have a designated spot to store them.

Put all your (storage) in one basket…or two. Use weather-resistant containers to store extra hats, gloves, scarves and outdoor toys. No need to break out in a cold sweat when someone says they can’t find their gloves or left their hat on the bus.

Deck the halls…including the mudroom. The mudroom is indeed a great place for storing winter gear and shedding wet clothes, but it is also the first thing people see when they walk into your home. Add a decorative touch with fun-colored rugs, stylish cabinetry or cubes, attractive baskets or storage solutions and maybe even some wall décor. Whatever you do, make it yours with both function and style!

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The sprawling main floor begins with a spacious formal living room with granite floors and beautiful bay window. The large dining room with wood floors leads into the kitchen with custom cabinets, pantry, and eat-in dining. Continue into the sunken family room with slate floors, window bench with storage and spiral wood staircase to the loft. Just off the family room is the library with a fireplace. The laundry room and bath complete the main level. The upstairs features 3 bedrooms and full bath. The owners suite includes study, fireplace, bath, large closet, room and access to the sunny loft. The lower level has a 2nd family room w/wet bar, wood burning stove, 4th bedroom, bath and stairs that lead to the garage with water hook-ups. Spend your summer evenings relaxing in the 3-season porch. This is a must see!

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105 1st St., Chester, SD | $650,000

Small town living at its finest! Check out this 5 bed, 3.5 bath home within walking distance to Chester Area School, near Brandt Lake and on 1.7 acres, in town! You will love the space provided in this home and an abundance of storage. With 3212 total finished square feet, there is plenty of room for the whole family. Spacious kitchen with Quartz countertops, ceramic tiled floors, tiled backsplash and open to the dining room. 3 sided fireplace between living room and dining room. Slider to the deck off the dining room. 3 bedrooms on the main floor with a primary suite and an additional full bathroom. Main floor laundry. Downstairs you will find a sizeable family room with a fireplace, built-ins, tons of storage, a wetbar, 2 more bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet), mechanical room with extra storage and access to the core floor under the garage that is huge with a workbench and has a 9 ft wide garage door. The basement includes in-floor heat. The backyard is sizeable and includes a patio to relax and enjoy the fantastic sunsets over the pasture to the west. No backyard neighbors. Garage is a 3 stall, oversized with wide doors for easy access. New roof in 2024. Exterior was painted in 2023. Furnace and AC new two years ago. Upstairs carpet was replaced in 2019. Newer kitchen appliances and washer/dryer. All closets include organization. Radon Mitigation system already installed.

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118 Lake Ridge Dr., Wentworth, SD | $650,000

Welcome to the Lakes Community and Lakes Golf Course nestled between Lake Madison and Lake Brant. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2190 sq ft home is located on hole number 8 of the Lakes Golf Course and includes a fully finished 3 stall garage with plenty of room for your toys. The basement is unfinished with 1900 sq ft and has the potential for 3 additional bedrooms, a full bath, family room plus a theater, rec or workout room. From the moment you walk through the front door you will appreciate the openness of the kitchen, dining and living room with views of the fairway on hole number 8. The HOA takes care of streetlights and includes a community park with a playsystem, sand volleyball, pickleball, a dock on Round Lake and a shelter for only $150 a year. The roads are maintained by a Road District for $600 a year that is assessed through property taxes.

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is offering a 5 year Family Membership to the Lakes Golf Course with an acceptable offer! Check out this amazing home near Lake Madison and a short golf cart ride to the Lakes Golf Course! This home was moved onto a new foundation, gutted and completely updated & upgraded from top to bottom. New shingles, siding, windows, electrical, furnace, air conditioner and a new deck. As you enter the home from the covered front porch you will fall in love with the open concept of the kitchen, dining and living room area. The kitchen has white cabinets w/ solid surface counters, a pantry, large island and LVP flooring. The the dining room/living room has 10ft ceilings and living room includes an electric fireplace. There are 3 bedrooms on the main with a primary suite that includes a large bathroom, walk in onyx shower, dual sinks and walk in closet. The two other bedrooms share a pass through bath. Main floor laundry. A half bath finishes off the main floor. The basement is large and include a bar and rec area, a sizeable family room, full bath and two more bedrooms. There is access to Round Lake for jet skiing, canoeing and kayaking. HOA is $150/yr. 104 Silver Creek Dr., Wentworth, SD | $785,000