This peaceful & secluded retreat at the edge of the Ozarks features a modern country home built with the kind of attention that sets it apart from today's profit driven construction market practices. On 5 acres of mixed native prairie bordered on 2 sides by woodlands, with rural water & electric service & a 100 year old hand dug well. Deer, wild turkeys, songbirds & other wildlife are at home outside your window as early morning mist rises from the pond on the available North acreage in the distance. The landscaped yard and a stretch of walking or atv trails feature established indigenous permaculture like walnut, persimmon, pecan, fruit & various oaks with countless flowers & medicinal herbs. 2677 sf of finished climate controlled space just expanded & updated from a 2010 build is full of handcrafted hardwood trim & wallcoverings, all designed & detailed by the craftsman who built this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home & studio for his family & workspace. Systems & architecture incorporate genuine materials & avoid many problems that homeowners encounter, especially if self-reliance is the priority. This freedom-minded homestead is a great relocation or bugout destination with an awesome corner office, wood fired heated decorative concrete floors, concrete overlays & smooth easy to clean finishes throughout. Enameled steel panels bring strength & protection while keeping system maintenance accessible without damage. With the plumbing already roughed in for a 2nd kitchen & bath, the studio could be a separate apartment, Airbnb etc. A 500 gallon propane tank, security camera system, 1940's era rock outbuilding & cellar plus EMF/RF shielding & mitigation & other environmental advantages all add value to this location about an hour North of Springfield & Joplin MO coordinates 37.525278 N / 94.127778 W *See extensive details at GETOUTTADODGE.TODAY * 2 of 2 listings for home & 5 or 13.28 acres