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Discover your ultimate off-grid retreat on 60 breathtaking acres surrounded by over 2,100 acres of the Missouri Department of Conservation on three sides. This 2-bed, 1-bath home, built in 2021, offers peace and privacy in the heart of the Southern Missouri Ozarks just minutes from a private secluded access to the Jacks Fork River or the Bay Creek Access. With stunning views and private access to nature, this property is a rare find for outdoor enthusiasts. Designed for efficiency, the home features an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area. With minimal AC use – just 30 days in the past year- its strategically placed windows allow natural airflow, reducing the need for energy consumption. Both the home and the 12×32 bunkhouse, which comfortably sleeps six, are powered by solar panels and generators. Heating options include wood stoves and propane wall heaters, with propane and fuel tanks included. Equipped for self-sustainability, the property features a well that can run off a car battery, drilled to 300 feet for a consistent water supply. A spring-fed pond, horse-ready paddocks, a tack room, and two chicken coops enhance the appeal for those seeking a rural lifestyle. This property is also a hunter’s paradise, offering abundant wildlife, including bears and prime spots for tree stands and food plots. With miles of trails, a cleared arena area, and leveled spaces for future cabins, it’s the perfect setup for a hunting lodge or nature retreat. Conveniently located near Ally Springs and just a short drive from Eminence and Summersville, this is your chance to own a piece of natural Missouri beauty.
Directions: Take 106 (east) out of Summersville MO, stay on 106 until you get to CR 106-425 and make a right (Bay Creek River Access). Go down CR 106-425 until you get to Buffington RD make a left and then a left
MLS# 60280752
Shannon County, Missouri
Shannon County is a county in the southern portion of Missouri. Its county seat is Eminence.
Population
8,258 (2015)
Climate
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Shannon County, Missouri. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 22
Education
There are 6 public schools in Shannon County, Missouri, serving 872 students.
Hospitals
Mercy St. Francis Hospital –
We offer advanced health care services through our experienced team of primary care physicians as well as a group of specialists who visit our facility on a regular basis.
Licensed therapists provide a full range of physical and occupational therapies.
Mercy St. Francis is supported by Mercy Health Ministry, the region’s largest health care network that is ranked as one of the nation’s top health systems.
Electric company
Howell Oregon Electric Cooperative-
Headquartered in West Plains, Missouri, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative provides distribution of reliable cost-efficient electricity to approximately 24,000 citizens and businesses of south-central Missouri across six counties: Douglas, Ozark, Texas, Shannon, Howell and Oregon.
Telecommunications
Fidelity Communications- Cable television, home phone, and high speed internet.
Airports
The closest airports to Shannon County are the Springfield- Branson National Airport, Memphis International Airport,Little Rock- Clinton National Airport, and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Closest Large Cities
Springfield, Missouri-
With more than 440,000 people in the metro area, Springfield is where the rolling hills of the Ozarks plateau form a surprisingly modern and green city.
A “big, small town,” Springfield offers a great blend of fascinating attractions, historical treasures, sports excitement and cultural and leisure activities in a welcoming environment.The city offers 102 parks, including a linear trail system that integrates with the city’s growing on-street bike route system; an airport; an art museum; a zoo; the Springfield Lasers professional tennis team; the Springfield Cardinals minor-league baseball team and is home to Bass Pro Shops, Missouri State University, Drury and Evangel universities and the Assemblies of God USA.
Branson, Missouri-
While visiting you can: attend star-studded performances at Branson’s many live shows; enjoy Silver Dollar City, one of the world’s top theme parks; take in the beauty and adventure of the Ozark Mountains and three pristine lakes; play some of the best golf in the Midwest; visit museums highlighting the area’s rich history and culture; relax at spas and resorts; and shop at Branson’s many boutiques, galleries and outlets.
Jonesboro, Arkansas-
Jonesboro, one of the state’s most progressive cities, was established in 1859 among the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge in northeast Arkansas. Downtown is filled with gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, a day spa and an active civic center called the Forum. Arkansas State University offers one of the mid-South’s finest museums, a fine arts center and an indoor sports/entertainment complex. The Forrest L . Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center provides an interesting tour of the natural wonders of the region, plus serves as a stop along Crowley’s Ridge National Scenic Byway.
Memphis, Tennessee-
Memphis is a pilgrimage for those wanting to visit the birthplace of the blues, of soul and of rock ‘n’ roll. On Beale Street, W.C. Handy put down on paper the first written blues music. Elvis, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all recorded at the historic Sun Records, which is now a museum. Graceland, the second most-visited home in America, welcomes visitors from around the world who yearn for a peek into the life of “the King.” Beyond the music, Tennessee’s largest city also offers much more. It has more sunny days each year than Miami, and combines southern tradition and hospitality with modern amenities. You’ll enjoy great dining (be sure to sample the barbecued ribs), art galleries and exciting nightlife.
St. Louis, Missouri –
Built along the western bank of the Mississippi River. The city had an estimated March 22, 2018 population of 308,626[8] and is the cultural and economic center of the Greater St. Louis area (home to 2,911,945 people ), which is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and the 19th-largest in the United States.
The city is built primarily on bluffs and terraces that rise 100-200 feet above the western banks of the Mississippi River, in the Midwestern United States just south of the Missouri-Mississippi confluence. Much of the area is a fertile and gently rolling prairie that features low hills and broad, shallow valleys. Both the Mississippi River and the Missouri River have cut large valleys with wide flood plains.
Must see landmarks are: Gateway Arch, St. Louis Art Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.
Things To Do
Jacks Fork – River, fishing
Rocky Falls – trails, waterfall
Alley Springs Roller Mill – trails, historical sites, picnics
Current River State Park – Fishing, boating, picnics, hiking trails, historic buildings
Mark twain National Forest-
Mark Twain National Forest has a wide range of popular recreation opportunities. The forest has over 750 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and motorized use. Sections of the Ozark Trail wind through the forest. More than 350 miles of perennial streams, suitable for floating canoeing and kayaking, meander through its canopied expanses. Our campgrounds offer visitors a variety of forest experiences, including semi-primitive and wilderness camping for solitude.
