




12824 Peter Moore Lane
About This Property
RARE OPPORTUNITY—OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY & MAKE IT YOUR OWN! One-of-a-kind 5,200+ sq ft Mid-Century Modern estate on nearly 40 acres! A fantastic opportunity to add your personal touch to this architectural treasure! Offering 5 bedrooms & 5 baths, this remarkable property combines architectural character, local history & incredible privacy. Originally established in the early 1950s as a shrine, the original stone structure remains incorporated into the home, including a preserved chapel with stunning stained-glass windows & a specially commissioned solid copper entry door featuring the “Our Lady of Homes” bas-relief. Inside, discover original hardwood floors, expansive walls of windows, spacious living areas & TWO kitchens—including an incredible functional period GE kitchen! The second kitchen beautifully maintains its original Mid-Century character, with new cabinetry & a quartz-topped island thoughtfully added for modern convenience while preserving its vintage charm. Outside, nearly 40 acres offer endless possibilities for horses, a hobby farm, recreation or simply enjoying your own private retreat. Explore walking trails, a heated greenhouse & stocked pond with bass & bluegill. Roof is less than 6 years old! The property later served for more than 20 years as a private retreat, adding to its fascinating history. Where else can you find this much acreage, architectural significance, history & the opportunity to personalize your very own private estate? Truly a rare find! Photos simply cannot capture everything this extraordinary property has to offer. This is more than a home—it's an experience. Showings to begin 10/20. Professional Photos & Video coming soon.
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W1/2 LOT 3 NW1/4
About Jefferson County
Wooded river hills and exurban timber south of the city.
Jefferson County is classic wooded river-hill country, where the land folds into timbered ridges, hollows, and Mississippi bluff terrain south of the metro. This is exurban ground more than open farm country — heavily wooded tracts, hardwood timber, and hillside parcels that reward buyers looking for privacy, cover, and recreation within an easy drive of the city. The rolling, forested character suits whitetail and turkey hunting, timber holdings, and secluded homesites tucked into the hills. Creeks and drainages thread the hollows, and the Mississippi forms the county's eastern edge. For someone who wants genuine woods and topography without going deep into the Ozarks, Jefferson offers wooded recreational land with the metro still comfortably close at hand.
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MLS# MIS26063666 · Key: MIS208512654 · Last updated: Oct 20, 2026
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