8264 Mapavi Drive

About This Property

Welcome to your private country retreat in the gated community of Big River Hills! Situated on approximately 5 beautiful acres, this exceptionally maintained ranch home offers the perfect combination of comfort, space, and peaceful surroundings. The open floor plan features vaulted ceilings, new flooring throughout the main level, and a cozy living room with a wood-burning stove. The spacious kitchen is highlighted by custom cabinetry, a large center island, and ample workspace for cooking and entertaining. The main level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a spacious primary suite for your own private retreat. The finished walkout basement provides outstanding versatility with a second kitchen, full bath, and a possible sleeping area?ideal for guests, extended family, or recreation. Outside, you'll appreciate the attached garage, a 24x24 detached garage with a lean-to, storage shed, beautifully landscaped yard, asphalt driveway, and a brand-new deck overlooking the property. Enjoy exploring your own private trails, perfect for walking, hiking, or side-by-side riding. If you're looking for privacy, recreation, and a move-in-ready home in a sought-after gated community, this incredible property is one you won't want to miss!

Rolling farm country over the old lead belt, hills at the doorstep.

St. Francois County sits where the Ozark hills meet gentler, more open country, long the heart of Missouri's old lead belt. The terrain rolls from timbered ridges into pasture, hay ground, and small working farms, making it some of the more accessible and productive land in the region. Reclaimed mining ground and state park land offer wide-open recreation, while the surrounding hills still hunt well for deer and turkey. Streams and farm ponds water the cattle country, and the St. Francis River gathers nearby. Closer to St. Louis than the deep Ozarks, it appeals to buyers wanting a manageable farm, a rural homestead, or a recreational place without giving up convenience. Solid, workable ground with room to grow.

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