21882 Lawrence 2080, Ash Grove, MO 65604 (MLS# 60147969)

View: Panoramic

Architecture: 2 Story; Country; French Provincial

When you arrive at the property located off Lawrence 2080 you find a beautifully landscaped gated entrance and then feel yourself peel away the stress of your day as you follow a tree lined asphalt driveway with an all-weather creek, Goose Creek, just to the right side of the driveway for about one quarter of a mile. Through the trees a French Country style home that was custom designed for this site begins to come into view. It is positioned perfectly within mature trees above the creek and surrounded by lush colorful landscaping. As you enter the home you feel yourself surrounded by outstanding quality and finishes. Plus, the flow of the floor plan is so practical which makes you immediately feel comfortable and right at home. To the left of the entry is the dining room which flows through the butler's pantry to the kitchen that is open to the hearth room where family and friends naturally gather. On those warm days the gathering will extend right out to the covered veranda overlooking the pool. To the right of the entry is the great room that is accented with lots of natural light and tall open beam ceiling. The great room provides access to the study or library at the front of the home or access to master suite on the rear side of the home. On the way to the master suite you pass through a gallery with a wet bar and guest bath that is designed to provide easy access to your guests as they enjoy the incredible outdoor space and at the same time you can limit access to the rest of the home. Don't miss the pantry located just off the kitchen, another guest bath and large laundry room on the way to the oversized 3 car garage. The upper level features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a huge exercise or bunk room along with multiple storage areas and closets. The basement area is accessed only through the garage and is unfinished. Rough-in plumbing is there for the addition of another bathroom. A separate area of the basement that is surrounded by concrete walls was designed for use as a vault with the addition of a fireproof door. The home is a "smart" home with a central control for managing technology, security, lighting and other home systems. The mounted TV's and electronic equipment are included. Additionally, you'll appreciate the composite slate roof system with copper gutters. Hiding behind a tree lined asphalt driveway and a short distance from the home is a 48' x 72' detached barn or shop building that includes a bathroom. One water well provides service to the home and the shop but, there is a pressure tank at each location and there are separate septic systems. There are two buried 1000 gallon propane tanks and a propane powered generator at the home. The property is fenced for managing livestock. Fencing around the home is pipe and cable and pasture fencing is barb wire. The owner originally started with 160 acre parcel where the home, shop, and livestock shed are located. This parcel was extremely attractive to the owner because it offered easy access to Springfield without traveling on any gravel roads along with live water flowing through the property and a rolling terrain that was partially wooded and partially cleared. This was the ideal setting for them to create a private estate. Over the years the owner has acquired additional parcels laying to the west of the original 160 acres. The additional acreage is available at a price of $3,500 per acre. First there is an almost 120 acre parcel that is mostly cleared and has 3 ponds. There is a water well and septic system on this property at the site of a former home. Then there are 3 additional parcels joining the 120 and laying further west that according to the County Assessor records make up a little more than 68 acres. So the total additional acreage of 188+/- acres. On the provided Aerial map look for the following parcel numbers. Parcel 5 is the original 160 acres. Parcel 4.002 is the next 120 acres and the remaining 3 smaller parcels are 4.003, 4.001 and 3.001.