8540 SE Highway 54

About This Property

House for sale Collins Missouri Discover your private retreat in the heart of the Midwest. Sitting on approximately 3+/- acres of serene, wooded land (survey in process), this newly built 1,200 sq ft home in Collins, Missouri offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern efficiency. Tucked away just off Highway 54, this thoughtfully designed residence features a warm, inviting layout with two generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The living space is enhanced by rustic finishes that echo the tranquility of the surrounding landscape. Built for comfort and sustainability, the home is efficiently heated and cooled by mini-split systems, keeping utility costs low year-round. It also includes a private septic system and shares a well with only one neighboring property--providing both independence and reliability. Land for sale St. Clair County Missouri The property also features a spacious 30x40 shop, complete with partial living quarters--offering incredible potential for guest accommodations, a hobby workspace, garden prep area, fish-cleaning station, or anything else your imagination can dream up. Whether you're envisioning a hobby farm, a hunting retreat, or a full-time rustic escape, this property is ready to bring your vision to life.Conveniently located in Collins, Missouri, you're just a short drive from Bolivar, where you'll find essential amenities including a hospital, grocery stores, and dining options. For even more access, Springfield is just an hour away, and Kansas City is about 90 minutes.Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Truman Lake and Pomme de Terre Lake, both offering excellent fishing, boating, and camping opportunities. Plus, with thousands of acres of nearby Corps of Engineers land, you'll have no shortage of space for hunting, hiking, and exploring.

Rugged cover and Truman Lake at the door.

St. Clair County is where West-Central farm country meets the wilder edge of the Ozark border, and Truman Lake reaches deep into its heart. For the land and recreational buyer, this is prime hunting and lake territory — more timber, more broken ground, and more cover than the open prairie counties to the west. Wooded ridges, brushy draws, and creek corridors carry excellent whitetail and turkey, while the reservoir's arms and coves bring crappie, bass, and waterfowl within reach. Pasture and hay ground still run through the uplands for those wanting cattle. St. Clair rewards the buyer chasing a genuine recreational tract — rugged, timbered hunting ground with big public water close at hand.

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