Looking for a house that feels like you're on vacation every time you return home?
Well, look no further!
This 3 bed 2.5 bath home sits atop a hill, on a dead-end gravel road, with woods on all sides, an open field to the East, and a 26' above-ground pool. The deck by the pool and the deck by the front door have been recently rebuilt. There is an additional out-building which is a combination storage shed and wood shed, plus a third covered section I had been planning to turn into a chicken coop, but never found the time.
There are two large fruiting trees in the clearing; walnut and persimmon, with a multitude of both also scattered throughout the property. The abundance of biodiverse foliage creates an inviting environment for wildlife incluing deer, squirrel, various birds, armadillo, opossum, turkey, turkey vultures, and more!
Want to bring your dogs with you and let them run loose without worrying about them running off? Nearly the entire 5 acres of this property are enclosed with a buried-wire invisible fence. The only cost to the owner will be collars for the dogs, a training session to set their tolerances, and replacement batteries every 6 months or so. There are two doggy-doors installed on the main level; one in the living room, and one in the primary bedroom. We even built a small "doggy deck" with a ramp for the living-room exit.
Originally a part of a homestead, there are multiple stone foundations you can excavate on the property as well as a concrete-dome-capped root cellar with an open stairwell.
Inside, you'll find vaulted ceilings that bring the living, dining, and kitchen spaces together. There are two wood-burning stoves; one for each floor. The basement is fully finished, with soft carpeting throughout and a tiled kitchenette near the back door with room for a deep freezer or second refrigerator. The water heater is brand-new, the HVAC system is only a few years old, and even the pool filter and motor are just a few years old as well.
We have been truly fortunate to live in this home for the past five years. We have put a lot of love and hard work into this property and it was worth every bead of sweat and minor injury along the way. We have great respect for the land it sits upon, and would gladly keep it indefinitely given different circumstances.
Unfortunately for us, but fortunately for you, we are moving somewhere to the south of Springfield in order to be much closer to our families.
Don't wait, it won't last long!