6960 Highway Ac

About This Property

Set on 8.74 acres just 15 minutes from Sullivan and I-44, this updated four-bedroom farmhouse offers the space and versatility to enjoy a true country lifestyle. The approximately 1,950-square-foot home features a main-level primary bedroom, three additional bedrooms upstairs, and a bonus room that could serve as an office, playroom, or additional storage. The interior showcases distinctive woodwork, comfortable living and dining areas, an updated kitchen with newer appliances, and a breakfast room overlooking the private land. Metal siding AND a metal roof! All furniture and furnishings in the home are negotiable. The acreage combines open pasture with wooded areas, creating room for horses, recreation, and exploring. Cross-fencing, a pond, and a two-stall horse barn with loft storage are already in place. Additional improvements include a detached three-car garage and a remarkable historic barn featuring a full-brick silo, along with plenty of space for equipment, workshops, hobbies, or storage. The property is served by a private well and septic system, and Starlink is available for high-speed internet access. Whether you’re searching for an equestrian property, a hobby farm, or simply more room and privacy, this distinctive acreage offers countless opportunities.

Rolling working farms and hardwood timber on the metro's rural edge.

Franklin County is where the eastern gateway becomes real country. Rolling countryside carries genuine working farms, pasture, and hay ground, threaded with hardwood timber along the ridges and creek bottoms. The Missouri River runs the county's northern edge, and the land south of it climbs into wooded hills that hold whitetail and turkey. This is prime territory for the buyer who wants a working or hobby farm, a cattle place, timber, or a recreational tract with room to breathe — all while staying within practical reach of the metro. The mix of productive ground, water, and cover gives Franklin an honest agricultural character that the counties closer to the city have largely traded away. It is countryside you can still farm and hunt.

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