This one-of-a-kind property in rural Melrose is a quick 5 minute drive to the Bridgeview boat launch at Rathbun Lake. HUGE home, boasting 2088 square feet and another 2088 of semi-finished space in the basement. Sunken living room off the front door, 3 bedrooms up, 2.5 baths up, 2 bedrooms (non-conforming) down with a shower stall in the basement. If you're looking for an amazing place to share with friends or a large family, this is the place, boasting 3 family rooms including the basement family room with bar and fireplace. Lots of storage in the basement as well as a huge workout room. 1st floor laundry, large kitchen, oversized 2 car garage with a newer lean-to and a wood furnace to keep things warm in the winter out there. You're going to love the gazebo style outdoor bar area, fashioned from a corn crib, complete with power/lights...everything you need to make use of this great outdoor space. Large yard and ample parking for a large group. Nice mature trees keeps that north wind to a minimum. PAVED SURFACE ROAD so you don't beat up that boat! You'll love it...call today for a showing!