2295 Lightning Springs Rd, Protem, MO 65733

Character counts & you will immediately know that as you enter the property through the gate. This charming 5 Acre Hobby Farm will enchant you w/an updated 2-3 BR, 1 BA, 1100 sq ft., country classic mid-century farmhouse. Relax & breathe deeply as you view the beautiful expansive farm views nestled amongst an established cattle farm, w/mature black walnut, oak, maple, cedar trees, established food forest (which has even more potential to be developed) including Honey Crisp Apple, Apple, Pear Trees, Grapes, with an abundance of wild edibles (save on the trip to the doctor with the medicinal plants too), wet weather creek, raised bed gardens, fenced garden area, established container area for plants or flowers; as an extra bonus you have a ''High Tunnel'' greenhouse, shipping container, and old milk shed. The property is fenced & cross fenced, allowing horses, cattle, or other livestock. The home has beautiful landscaping, curb appeal, w/great deck to entertain and grill while enjoying nature & shade trees. Interior of the home has original wood flooring, & newly renovated kitchen has a tin ceiling. The ''mudroom/utility room'' has repurposed barn ceiling, the bathroom still has evidence of the original home with the outhouse toilet seat) but don't be concerned, the bathroom has been tastefully updated w/all modern conveniences of indoor plumbing too! The current owners are using one of the bedrooms as a ''pantry/freezer room'' & ''sunroom/porch area'' is presently a non-conforming bedroom. The basement is entered from the mudroom or an outside entrance (storm shelter, root cellar, & equip room.) By appt. only w/24 hr. notice Make this your home in the Ozarks w/clear creeks, spring fed rivers, Mark Twain National Forest, & Bull Shoals Lake w/quiet, clean, clear waters are nearby. Theodosia has marina, bank, restaurants, grocery/convenience stores, etc., Pre-K-Sr. High, VFD & more. Approx. min to: Theodosia/10, Gainesville/25, Forsyth/30, Branson/45, Springfield 1