Escape to the serenity of this secluded 24.3 acre tract surrounded by native Missouri wildlife, birds, flowers and more. This is the prime spot for hunting, gardening, livestock and birdwatching. This home has been lovingly restored, boasting hardwood floors, custom woodwork, big windows, French doors, the coziest front porch you’ve ever seen, and is surrounded by native landscaping. The sunny kitchen offers Cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances (all convey!) & a center island. The kitchen opens to the dining area which overlooks the shaded front yard, and the living room offers custom built-ins & French doors walking out to the covered front porch & hot tub. With 3 beds, a full bath and 2 half baths, you’ll appreciate the space. This efficient home offers plenty of insulation, a forced air furnace as well as a wood stove that is used often in the winter. A new shingle roof was installed just 2 years ago. Outside, you’ll find a detached garage currently serving as a workshop with finished upstairs space being used as an art studio. A smaller garage offers parking for the lawn mower and garden equipment. You’ll appreciate the garden beds, perennials in full bloom all over the yard, as well as the root cellar next to the house. A small pond, chicken house, fruit trees, hand water pump. mowed trails and more add to the ambiance here. Utility providers here include REC Electric, Knox County Water & Mark Twain internet (fiber is here, just not connected yet).