507 Leach Branch Road

About This Property

Escape to your own private retreat with this extraordinary custom timber-frame home nestled on 42 breathtaking acres ml. Featuring a stocked 1+ acre lake, a charming guest cabin/studio, and a 40' x 30' Morton building with workshop, this remarkable property offers the perfect blend of comfort, recreation, and country living. Ideally located less than 15 minutes from Hermann's renowned wineries, restaurants, and shops, and only 10 minutes from the Katy Trail. Designed by the original owner/architect, this one-of-a-kind home showcases warm, inviting spaces and spectacular views of the lake, woods, and rolling fields from nearly every room. The thoughtfully updated kitchen features quartz countertops, updated appliances, two pantries—including a walk-in pantry—and abundant workspace for entertaining. The spacious primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and a beautifully renovated bath. A stunning loft overlooks the main living area and can easily serve as a fourth bedroom, while an additional loft space makes a perfect children's playroom, library, or home office. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light, capturing the surrounding beauty. Three fireplaces—one on each level—create cozy gathering spaces throughout the home. The finished 3rd level (included in the total square footage) offers a family room, bedroom, full bath, and generous storage. Additional updates include a new HVAC system installed in 2022. Step outside to enjoy fishing from one of two private docks, hiking through your own acreage, relaxing by the lake, or hosting guests in the charming cabin. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend getaway, or private family retreat, this exceptional property delivers an unforgettable lifestyle in the heart of Missouri wine country.

Rolling farm country with timber and creek-bottom cover.

Montgomery County spans the transition from the Missouri River hills to the rolling farm country of the region's interior. It is a patchwork of cropland, cattle pasture, hardwood timber, and the wooded draws and creek bottoms that game favors. The result is versatile ground: productive for row crops and grazing, and rich in the habitat edges that support strong whitetail and turkey populations. Recreational buyers are drawn to the timbered tracts and field-edge cover, while farm buyers value the tillable acreage and pasture. With river-influenced bottoms to the south and rolling upland farms throughout, Montgomery County offers the working-land and hunting blend that defines the Lincoln Hills and Northeast Riverlands.

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