For Sale By Owner

Additional Amenities:  Totally new throughout* (see photo slideshow).  All brick 3-level, cedar-trim, surrounded by rolling pastures.  Huge wrap-around deck with inset breakfast nook.  Stained glass and floor-to-ceiling  windows.  Views!  Wood/slate floors, native stone and brick walkways/patio/entry.  Handcrafted craftsman-style maple and fir staircase and trim.  Cedar closets, whirlpool tub, energy-efficient features, woodburning fireplace.

OZARK SHOWPLACE custom-built brick; one-owner; 3-level; 3.5 bath home centered on 12 scenic acres with the impressive appearance of a very large home and with many features seen million-dollar residences. Overlooking green hills and valleys on one of the highest points in Newton County, this property, accessed by a sweeping circle drive and highlighted by brick entrance pillars is enclosed by oak fencing.  Large walnut, hickory, cedar, flowering dogwood redbud and fruit and nut trees offer shade. The acreage is cross-fenced and has a pole barn and small cedar shingled livestock barn.

This highly desirable rural location, surrounded by small towns, is characterized by other custom homes on large acreages.  Neosho's historic downtown square, Morris Park, and Big Spring Park are undergoing historical preservation as part of the Missouri's 10 DREAM towns (Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for Missouri) program.  A National fish hatchery is next to downtown Neosho.  Several major lakes, golf courses, tennis, bowling alleys, a local junior college, excellent primary/secondary schools, and lovely parks with paved walking-biking trails, a stream for swimming and trout fishing, various athletic facilities, miniature golf, municipal swimming pool, and many playground areas are enjoyed by Neosho residents.  Missouri State University, 3 regional medical centers, regional & international airports are nearby. . .and all this just 75 miles from Branson!!

 A covered brick entrance opens into a beautiful 2-story slate-floored foyer, accented by floor-to-ceiling windows, designer stained glass windows, and a second-floor balcony.  Step down into a spacious great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, matching window seats and a vaulted ceiling.  A formal dining room is adjacent to the kitchen/family room, an inviting room with hardwood floors and a floor-to-ceiling brick forced-air wood burning fireplace vented to other levels.  Enjoy spectacular views through double French doors and from the huge second-floor deck which wraps around to a private inset breakfast nook accessed by a separate entry. 

In the kitchen, sparkling mica and granite highlight the island and countertops.  A wood-topped handcrafted built-in buffet offers additional storage.   To-the-ceiling hickory and cedar cabinets, stainless steel appliances, craftsman-style cedar trim and shelving, and twin pantries highlight this beautiful kitchen.  A storage-lined hall, front entry closet, and guest bathroom are all finished with hardwood flooring.

The large master bedroom suite with a private third-level balcony offers majestic views of the picturesque rolling landscape.  This suite also features a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet with cedar shelving, and linen closet with cedar shelving.  A cedar-paneled whirlpool tub, separate walk-in shower, and his and her vanities complete this master bath.  Two guest bedrooms and a full guest bath are also on this level.  

A large guest quarters, adjacent to a walk-out stone terrace, is separately accessed by double French doors.  This versatile fully-finished ground-level space is ideal as a guest quarters, for a private office, 4th bedroom suite, or a rec/media room.  Features include a cozy electric-heat wood stove, full bath, three storage closets, cedar walls/beams/trim, a full wall of shelving, and ceramic tile flooring. 

The attached oversized, double-car garage is fully-finished with a combination of brick and textured walls, double windows, a coat closet, floor-to-ceiling shelving and an automatic garage door opener.  A native stone walkway and deck offers a separate garage entrance.

*All new throughout.  Totally electric home (energy-efficient features: electric central air/heat incorporating heat pumps and separate comfort zones, additional insulation, and ceiling fans on all three levels).  Additional features:  Stained glass light fixtures, solid wood interior doors, hardwood floors and aromatic cedar shelving.  Moving from room to room you find quality workmanship, an appealing openness offered by the floor plan and numerous windows--each with breathtaking views of the countryside. 

OPTIONS:  (1)  Price includes buyer's choice of new appliances; (2)  Eight additional acres available to north (currently used as owner's office).  Separate property includes garage, well, septic, etc. making this ideal for rental income, mother-in-law or guest residence.