Welcome to 56979 178th Lane! Wonderful custom built home located on 16.81 acres of wonderfulness. Terrific location with only a short drive to Mankato/North Mankato. This ranch style home features a beautiful kitchen/dining room and an open floor plan. The custom kitchen has not missed a beat. The mill work is made of Quarter Sawn White Oak, 18-inch floor tiles, pull-out cabinets, large center island, built-in office area, granite countertops, Stainless GE Profile stove, convection microwave, LG fridge, Bosch dishwasher and plenty of cabinets and storage space top off this wonderful kitchen. The living room has a gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, built-ins, and great views of the beautiful outdoor space. Off the kitchen is the 4-season porch which has access outside to the 3-tier brick patio, waterfall and gazebo. The master suite features tray ceiling, engineered wood floors, large walk-in closet, jetted soaking tub, separate toilet and tile shower and double vanity. Second bedroom, large laundry room, full bath and ½ bath finish off the main level. Do you need space to spread out?? The lower level is going to WOW you! The family room area is huge and has another corner gas fireplace! There is room for both a media area and space for a game/rec/play room. Daylight windows provide you with lots of light and you do not feel you are in the lower level. Two more large bedrooms, a very attractive tile ¾ bathroom, utility area and two great size storage area finish off the lower level. One of the storage areas would make the perfect Media/Movie space. The home has dual heating systems, in-floor heat on both levels(and garage) and forced air, central air, surround sound wired inside and out, Iron Curtain & water softener and a Reverse Osmosis drinking water system. Outside features include a ravine on three sides of the property, lovely tiered water feature, beautifully landscaped gardens, attached oversized heated 3 stall garage, 36X60 Morton building has a concrete floor with 18ft slide doors, back end of the Morton building is an insulated and heated workshop. There is an additional outbuilding (currently used as a chicken coop) and the yard is partially fenced. Improvements include new shingles, newer boilers for the in-floor heat and Speed Queen washer.