Welcome to Wagon Wheel Ranch, where this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom A-frame chalet home sits along the banks of Dry Creek in one of the most unique and tightly-knit communities in the greater Wichita area. Established in the 1960s and tucked into a heavily wooded, private setting just outside of Andover, this neighborhood has a character and lifestyle all its own. Residents enjoy private creek access, community boating, kayaking, and fishing, a community boat ramp and year-round boat storage, walking and ATV trails, a covered shelter and picnic area along the creek, and a playground and open park space shaded by mature trees. The community comes alive throughout the year with traditions like the annual Halloween hay rack ride, holiday gatherings, and summer BBQs. It's the kind of neighborhood where people put down roots and stay. All of this comes with the added benefit of the top-rated Andover School District, consistently ranked among the best in Kansas and home to the top two high schools in the Wichita metro. The property itself is something you simply have to see to appreciate. Set on 0.4 acres of mature, heavily shaded grounds, the home is surrounded by towering trees on all sides and backs directly to Dry Creek, where you can hear the water from the deck. The oversized gravel drive offers plenty of parking, and the fully fenced yard with a gated entry off the driveway adds privacy and security. Multiple storage sheds are scattered throughout the property, and the home is served by a private well. The exterior alone sets this home apart. The A-frame roofline, natural log siding, and limestone fieldstone foundation give it a genuine cabin-lodge character that's rare anywhere in the Wichita market. Two levels of outdoor living wrap around the home, a large covered concrete patio at the lower level and a sprawling wraparound deck off the main level, both surrounded by tree canopy and wooded views in every direction. Step inside to the main level, where the great room immediately stops you in your tracks. Soaring vaulted ceilings clad in warm wood planking, a full floor-to-ceiling natural stone fireplace wall, and dramatic A-frame windows looking directly into the tree canopy make this one of the most distinctive living spaces you'll find. Wood-toned flooring runs throughout, an ornate chandelier anchors the room, and large sliding glass doors open onto the wraparound deck, bringing the outside in. The loft above is open to the great room through a railed overlook, adding to the vertical drama of the space. The kitchen runs the length of the room in a galley layout with antiqued cabinetry, granite countertops, a stone accent wall, stainless appliances, and an eating bar open to the living and dining area. The main level also includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and a private bathroom, while a full hall bathroom serves the two additional bedrooms. Head down to the lower level, where two large living spaces function beautifully as a self-contained suite. The main living room features a stone fireplace with a raised hearth, a wet bar and kitchenette with cabinetry, a mini fridge, microwave, and sink, and tile flooring throughout. The second space is bright and open with windows looking into the trees and additional closet storage. A full hall bathroom completes the lower level, and sliding glass doors lead directly out to the covered patio. This level works equally well as an in-law suite, guest quarters, or an entertainment space. Up on the second story, the loft opens to the great room below and frames that signature A-frame window wall head-on. The tree canopy fills the glass and the chandelier hangs below you. A large bedroom and full hall bathroom complete the upper level, making it a private and atmospheric retreat. There is truly nothing else like Wagon Wheel Ranch, and there is nothing else like this home within it. Schedule your private tour today.

Source: Wichita MLS, MLS#: 671882