Welcome home to this beautiful ranch in a convenient location near Independence! With thoughtful updates and room to spread out, this home checks all the boxes while being less than 5 miles to Independence and public river access and 10 miles from Galax. The main level features an updated living room with custom fireplace trim, new custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop and electric wall oven, 2 generous size bedrooms, a fully remodeled bathroom and sunroom/mudroom. You'll also find an additional room currently being used as a nursery that could easily be an office, playroom or a walk-in closet/dressing area. In the finished walk-out basement, you will find a den area, an office area, a full bathroom and a remodeled bedroom with fireplace. The basement also features a large laundry/utility area with tons of storage. Recent updates include a full kitchen remodel in 2025, a full upstairs bathroom remodel in 2022/2023, new paint and lighting throughout, updated flooring, new closet shelving, tons of cabinetry for storage, new heat pump installed in 2021, propane gas wall heater installed in 2025, newer pressure tank and water heater plus all new plumbing and updated electrical. With four total lots outside, you have 8+ acres to roam with great hunting, excellent mini-farm potential, a paved driveway, covered front porch, gorgeous views and gravel parking area for your lawn mower or tractor. This home is truly one of a kind and is ready for a new family to call it home.