Viewing Listing MLS# 60286163

Farm and Recreational Property For Sale in Douglas County! Located southeast of Vanzant in the heart of the Ozarks, sits 225+/- acres of beautiful ridges, excellent pasture/hay ground, and a valley that stretches over a mile through the property. There are springs on each end of the valley, 3 ponds, a wet weather creek, and miles of trails for hiking, 4 wheeling or hunting access. There is also a cave, beautiful rock outcroppings, and if all of this land isn't enough to hunt and explore, it connects to 1,000s of acres of Mark Twain National Forest!As you wind through the property and down to the valley, you come to the beautiful home and outbuildings sitting among the towering pine trees. A board and batten ranch style home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with a split floor plan, a large family room, and a sitting room, with two gas fireplaces. The oak beams everywhere are gorgeous! There is an inviting front porch, a side porch, and a spacious back porch with a patio and fire pit, and the back yard is fenced for your pets. Built in 1985 with many recent upgrades, including a new metal roof in 2021, new flooring and updated bathrooms, new HVAC system and ductwork, new heat pump and upgraded well system. There is an outbuilding that is sectioned in 3 for livestock, shop use and equipment storage, another two-sided shed, and a large hay shed. About 40 acres is in lush grass, and the remainder has a lot of mature timber, including a blend of hardwoods, including a variety of oaks, black walnuts, and large short leaf pines. There are fruit trees such as paw paws and persimmons, and in the spring, you'll notice the redbuds and dogwoods. There are a few different trails that start and circle back to the house. One of them will lead you to the southeast corner of the property, and right into government land. With multiple locations for food plots, and some excellent habitat for wildlife, there is great potential for deer and turkey hunting! There are also several...bears that frequent the property, and many small game species. Raise your family and your livestock, and enjoy the nature and wildlife on this truly versatile property. Private and peaceful, this recreational ranch is a must see! 35 minutes to Mountain Grove, less than an hour to West Plains and Ava, 1.5 hours to Springfield, less than 2 hours to Branson, 3 hours 20 minutes to St. Louis, and close to many of the lakes, rivers and sights that the Ozarks has to offer!