2139 County Road 101

About This Property

FOR SALE:Exceptional 120-Acre Property in the Ozark Mountains Discover a rare opportunity to own 120 acres of pristine land nestled in the scenic Ozark Mountains. This isolated retreat offers a harmonious blend of open fields and dense forest, providing an ideal setting for privacy, recreation, and potential development. Key features include: • Two ponds and a year-round creek, enhancing the natural beauty and supporting diverse wildlife, including abundant deer. • A practical hay barn for storage or agricultural use. • Convenient access via a county-maintained road, with established electric service, high-speed internet, phone, and two reliable wells for modern living. • An older home on the premises, primed for remodeling to suit Strategically located just five miles from the charming town of Ironton and the renowned Shepherd Mountain Bike Park, this property combines seclusion with exceptional accessibility. Ironton and the surrounding Arcadia Valley offer abundant recreational opportunities, including numerous hiking trails in nearby state parks such as Taum Sauk Mountain State Park (featuring Mina Sauk Falls and Missouri’s highest point), Elephant Rocks State Park, and Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park. The area hosts vibrant community events, including the Arcadia Valley Mountain Music Festival held in spring and fall, Christmas in the Valley, along with other seasonal celebrations. For daily amenities, Ironton provides inviting coffee shops, and a variety of restaurants offering everything from craft coffee and pastries to Southern-style BBQ, casual dining, and local specialties. Only an hour and a half drive from St. Louis, this Ozark gem delivers tranquility and convenience in equal measure. Whether you envision a private sanctuary, a recreational haven, or an investment with historical significance, this exceptional property awaits. Property includes 4 separate parcels that all adjoin.

Missouri's high igneous country, where the mountains still hold their timber.

Iron County sits at the rugged heart of the St. Francois Mountains, home to some of the highest, most broken ground in Missouri. Ancient igneous knobs rise out of heavy oak-hickory timber, and the terrain rewards buyers who want seclusion, elevation, and big-woods character. This is classic hardwood deer and turkey country, with pasture and hay ground tucked into the valleys between the ridges. The St. Francis River gathers its headwaters here among glades and rocky shut-ins. Land here leans toward timber, cattle, and recreation rather than row crops, and the mining heritage runs deep. For a hunting camp, a working cattle place, or a rugged recreational tract, Iron County offers scenery and solitude in equal measure.

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