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Countryside Escapes: Scenic Ranch With Rolling Pastures

From: Andrea Swan

With rolling pastures and prairies all around, this ranch easily earns it nickname, Nature’s Gate. A long driveway guides visitors past barns and horse stables to the main house, where wood beams, fireplaces and neutral furniture create a comfortable, country setting.

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Photo: Scott Amundson Photography; Troy Thies Photography. From: Andrea Swan.

Home Exterior With Breezeway at Night

A winding driveway cuts through through grassy lawns on the approach to this woodsy home. From the outside, it's easy to see the breezeway that connects the garage and the main residence.

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Photo: Scott Amundson Photography; Troy Thies Photography. From: Andrea Swan.

Country House Exterior and Driveway

The property that surrounds the house is a picturesque blend of open lawns and forests, adding to the home's tucked-away-from-it-all quality.

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Photo: Scott Amundson Photography; Troy Thies Photography. From: Andrea Swan.

Country House and Garage Exterior

The architecture takes its cues from friendly farmhouse looks, with the garage doubling as a barn and plenty of driveway and lawn to ramble on.

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Photo: Scott Amundson Photography; Troy Thies Photography. From: Andrea Swan.

House Exterior and Front Yard

The landscaping follows a meandering, casual plan with stepping stones buried in grass and garden beds that border the house and driveway.

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