Escape to this beautiful, feature-packed 1-acre countryside retreat, where you can relax by the sparkling inground pool. Fully secured by a beautiful wood railing that flows seamlessly with the deck design. While soaking in serene views of open grazing fields. This exceptional homestead offers the ideal balance of peaceful rural living and modern convenience, situated just 15 minutes from the interstate and any major amenity in either Ripley or Ravenswood. This property sets you up for self-sufficient living, featuring a private well and septic system, along with a reliable whole-house Generac generator. The centerpiece of the estate is the spacious main ranch with 1,568 sqft designed for comfortable living, featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a welcoming main living room. A highlight of the layout is the versatile recreation/bonus room, which features patio doors leading directly out to the pool area, making it perfect to use as a vibrant entertainment room or easily adaptable 4th/primary bedroom. The living space effortlessly expands onto expansive covered decks, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee or poolside entertaining. Just steps away sits a remarkable 24' x 37' detached efficiency guest house, thoughtfully transformed from a garage into a fully finished, open-concept retreat. Boasting a fully equipped kitchen, full bathroom, laundry and its own private deck, this independent dwelling offers incredible versatility for multi-generational living, guests, or steady rental income. This highly functional parcel provides the ultimate setting for homesteading, offering ample space for gardening and small-scale farming. Beyond the pool, the grounds feature a small barn with a storage loft that is ideal for small livestock, an extra utility shed for storage, and a small sod house with potting shed above that adds undeniable character to the land. Schedule your private tour today to experience this rare homestead in person!