1476 & 1474 Ripley C-7Aa

Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort, self-sufficiency, and functionality on this exceptional country property. The approx. 2,400 sq. ft. main home offers 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths, thoughtfully designed with quality features throughout. The spacious primary suite includes a luxurious 2-person Jacuzzi tub & stand-alone shower. Inside, you'll find custom wood cabinetry, stained concrete flooring, LED lighting, maintenance room, & a lighted attic with double attic entry. The home features electric heat plus a Hardy wood furnace. A Cummins 20kW whole-home generator adds security. Outdoor amenities make this property truly unique. A 30' x 32' deer & garden processing station with metal roof includes a walk-in cooler with 2 sets of deer hanging racks, harvesting kitchen for processing meats & vegetables, & stainless-steel screened entertainment area. For equipment & projects, the property includes a 30' x 40' heated & cooled shop with two 10' lean-tos, plus a 4-vehicle covered equipment shed. Additional outbuildings include a 40' x 60' pole barn w/ two 16' x 60' lean-tos, portable storage buildings, self-sufficient outhouse, & 2 additional outbuildings with fenced areas & frost-free water. The established 60' x 70' fenced garden, 12' x 16' greenhouse w/ heaters, timers & lights, & fruit tree orchard add potential for a productive homestead. A separate 592 sq. ft., 1-bedroom, 1-bath cabin with kitchen & bathroom provides excellent space for guests, family, hunting retreat, or additional living accommodations. Additional highlights include a 12' x 16' concrete gun safe/storm shelter, home security system, stainless-steel screened back patio, Hardy wood furnace, home generator, & additional storage structures. This is more than a home—it's a fully equipped country lifestyle property designed for living, working, entertaining, gardening, hunting & self-sufficiency. With extensive infrastructure, multiple buildings, productive outdoor spaces & comfortable living quarters, this property offers opportunities difficult to find in one package. Land - Discover an exceptionally rare 240 acre m/l private retreat in northwestern Ripley County, Missouri, completely surrounded by Mark Twain National Forest. This remarkable setting offers privacy, no adjoining private-land neighbors, & direct access to surrounding public land—greatly expanding recreational possibilities. Approx. 90 acres consist of beautiful, well-maintained pasture suitable for livestock grazing or hay production. Although taken out of grazing/hay production for the 2026 season, it continues to be maintained & can readily return to agricultural use. Four-strand barbed-wire fencing surrounds pasture areas, making the property well prepared for cattle/livestock. The remaining acreage is timber, creating an outstanding blend of agricultural ground, wildlife habitat & recreational land. Terrain transitions from bottomland pastures to elevated timbered bluffs exceeding 700' elevation, providing tremendous diversity. Hunters will appreciate 8 shooting houses, prepared food-plot area, nearby water sources including a spring originating off Mark Twain National Forest & flowing onto the property north of the home, & 4 ponds that attract wildlife year-round. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, coyote, fox, black bear & abundant native game can be found throughout, making it ready for the upcoming deer season. Whether your vision includes livestock production, hay farming, hunting, recreation, or establishing a secluded private retreat, this property offers an extraordinary range of possibilities. With productive pasture, diverse timber, extensive improvements, & National Forest surrounding it on every side, this is a truly distinctive Missouri landholding.