809 Castle Dr, Joplin, MO 64804

This is a solidly built, well maintained, and recently inspected/appraised home. Our home of over 30 years is on just under one acre of land in the well established village of Redings Mill in Newton County, Missouri. There are three bedrooms with 1.5 baths, a garden level basement and a heated 2 car garage. The main level has a wood fireplace with a natural gas insert, charming built-ins, custom window coverings and oak floors under all current flooring (except the baths), which could easily be restored. The bedrooms are carpeted, the main bath has luxury vinyl, the half bath is tiled, and wood laminate runs throughout the rest. There is a bright galley kitchen with lots of storage, electric appliances, and an open dining area for a table or island.. There is a sliding glass door to the upper deck for grilling and entertaining. The kitchen appliances and all window coverings stay with the home. Stairs off the kitchen lead you to the garage and the basement. The garden level basement looks out onto the large center patio for office/sports gatherings/entertaining. This could also be a 4th bedroom, since there is egress. There are insulated vinyl windows throughout, central heat and air, new gas furnace (2023), new gas hot water heater (2022) and a household water softener . The property is on a recently tested private well. The 2 car garage is heated/cooled with insulated overhead door and a laundry area. The stacked washer/dryer also stays. This home appears as a modest one level ranch style home from the street, but the back yard reveals two home levels and opens up into a private retreat into your own quiet world. Mature trees, solar lit outdoor entertainment areas on three decks, landscaped terraces and an outdoor play fort for kids are all part of the magic. The back yard is fenced with secure 4' chain link with walk through and drive through gates, so nothing hides the beauty of the natural setting. The upper deck is white vinyl clad wood and has access to the kitchen/dining area and stairs down to the next deck, which is a large fenced cement patio with two gates. Below that is a wrap around deck and the terraces. Step further down, and enjoy a new stone fire pit area with pergola and the kid's fort. The play area has a swing, slide, play fort and a sandbox and is within view of all the entertainment areas so you can keep an eye on the kiddos. The rear of property abuts Downing Lane, a Newton county lane that could be used to access the back of the large lot if you choose to install a second drive thru gate and drive.