Rockbridge, MO, 65741 - For Sale By Owner

Additional features: Floors: 2, Garage size: 2.0, School district: Gainesville, Features: Carpeted Floors, Wood Floors

"PENDING CONTRACT AS OF MAY 10, 2009"

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**Newly Updated Listing**

Unique, totally handcrafted* survival country home on 21 beautifully wooded acres, built by an energy conscious owner/builder. Be as independent of the "system" as you can be! The forest contains oaks, yellow pine, hickory, black walnut, cedar, dogwood, etc and has one of the best varieties of large trees remaining in the Ozarks.

House (2000 sq. ft.) construction includes balloon framing with 2x6 studs and many horizontals, thick oak board and batten exterior, covered porches north and south sides, w/ramp at south tiled entry into main living area. "Enclosed" mid-level tiled entry/mud room on the north side gives easy access to main floor and basement. Interior walls are made from 1x8 ship-lapped oak with yellow pine cathedral ceilings and thick oak floors. Master Bedroom (15x11) carpeted, 2nd BR (15x11) carpeted w/loft. Full bath (11x5), a REAL country kitchen (15x14), with oak/pine cabinets, island with eating area, ref., convection oven/microwave and a 1935 Monarch wood-burning cook stove that provides heat and alternative source of pressurized hot water. Dining area features bay windows, living room (15x15). Finished poured concrete basement with laundry room (7x11), full shower/bathroom (10x5), rec/3rd bedroom (15x14) carpeted, insulatedxa0pantry (11x7). Centrally located, wood furnace for efficient convection distribution with air returns around perimeter. Wall inset high-efficiency A.C. comforts the whole interior (CH/A not needed).

Out buildings (840 sq. ft.) include two steel garages (16x12, 30x12) plus storage room (12x8) and barn (16x12) with hay loft. Also carport (18x9), fenced garden spot, fruit trees and old pond. Other features include low maintenance concrete 1000 gallon septic tank and gray water line. Private well has excellent tasting water! Building began in 1977, but updating in recent years includes new well pump and tank, steel roof and gable trim, etc. This is not the usual 'cracker box' house and if you wish to maximize living and minimize cost (low out of pocket expenses) you can have it with this homestead. Price includes extras like earth tools, etc.

Location: Four miles to Rockbridge Rainbow Troutxa0 and Game Ranch with good float rivers in the area along with hunting, lake boating and fishing. Good shopping town of Ava is 24 miles away. Ideal setup for home business and/or home schooling family. Qualified buyers only please!

* (except steel entry doors, roof and Anderson windows)

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