31.4 acres of comfort, privacy and self-sufficiency in the heart of the Ozarks, just 35 miles SE of Springfield, MO. This 3-bed, 2-bath home sits 1/2 mile off the county-maintained gravel road near the area's highest peak, offering incredible privacy and spectacular sunsets against sweeping mountain views from both inside the home and the covered front porch. This 1,298 SF home blends modern comfort w/country living: quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, spray foam attic insulation, & 2 GB fiber internet under $100/mo. Storage abounds with a 53 SF walk-in pantry, built-in cabinets, a 727 SF attached 2-car garage w/laundry area and attic space, and a 1,036 SF covered rear porch offering room to expand. Stay safe and self-reliant with a 6-8 person storm shelter and a Sol-Ark 15K hybrid inverter running solar, battery, and grid power, backed by 16 Grape Solar panels and 4 Pytes battery packs, with room to grow via additional solar, wind, and propane generator inputs. A Heco 420 wood/coal cookstove supplements the propane range/oven and three mini-split HVAC units, and a whole-house water filtration system adds extra peace of mind. The 31.4 acres run roughly 70% woods, 10% pasture, and 20% overgrown pasture ready to reclaim. A 5,000 SF fenced organic garden, with an adjacent 270 SF garden shed, features perennials, self-seeding herbs/vegetables, and thornless blackberries. Persimmon and fig trees, & elderberry bushes grow nearby, with wild blackberries, sassafras, and more persimmon trees scattered throughout the land. A small wet-weather pond ready for restoration and abundant wildlife round out the land, along with a powered 660 SF metal carport w/RV electrical hookup. Ideal for small-scale farming, livestock or living w/potential homesites near electrical lines. 25-30 minutes to Ava Square, City Park, Ace Hardware, & Walmart; 45-55 minutes to Ozark/Springfield; and 70-80 minutes to Branson, Table Rock Lake, & Theodosia Marina.