This once-contemporary-style 3,000 sq. ft. split-level home has been totally renovated; evolving from a five-bedroom, three-bath home to the six-bedroom, five bath dream house that it is today. The new traditional oceanfront-style home now has more than 5,000 sq. ft. of living space.

In addition to changing the overall look of the house, the homeowners wanted to enlarge the kitchen and add a guest wing so their friends and family would feel truly comfortable in their home.

The whole house renovation involved removing the old roof and adding a new 200 truss and five pitched roof system.

The home features a large 12 ft. high entry, a kitchen that is a chef’s dream with red birch cabinetry, a great room with a stone fireplace, a dining room with a 17 ft. ceiling, and all covered with Brazilian cherry flooring.

The house also has a master suite and a guest suite on the main floor, the lower level has four bedrooms, a video room, bar/game room and a screened-in porch. The outside is covered with stone and cement board siding.

Located on a beautiful River Heights cul-de-sac, this home has an ideal view of the Iowa River. After the whole-house remodel, the view on the inside is now as impressive as the exterior views.