Schedule your showing ASAP! This property has all you are looking for and then some! Situated in a prime location in a much sought-after area of Mt. Vernon, MO - this property is only 2.6 miles from I-44, making it ideal for commuters to Springfield, Joplin or anywhere along the I-44 corridor. The home is a spacious, one-level all brick with an easy, flowing layout sitting on 7.95 acres. There are 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, one of the bedrooms is connected off the sunroom and could be used as a separate apartment because of its ensuite bathroom, Murphy bed and kitchenette. The house has some new flooring, a metal roof, large rooms with lots of light, a huge walk-in pantry, kitchen cabinets with pull-outs and soft-close doors. There is a wood-burning fireplace, a generous laundry room with storage and plenty of workspace for folding and sorting. There are so many extras to this property that it truly is an amazing find! The attached 2 car garage has hookups for a generator, there is an in-ground storm shelter, 30x40 shop building with chicken coop and animal shelter at the rear and a self-watering system for animals. The land is fenced and cross-fenced into 3 separate pasture areas - the largest consists of approximately 5 acres and is currently being used for hay. There are beautiful garden areas with 2 large garden beds, blackberries, grapes, raspberries, black raspberries, apple trees, plum trees, pecan tree, walnut trees, asparagus patch and Jerusalem artichoke. You just have to see it for yourself! The mature trees and level lay of the land, make this property a dream and an ideal setting for your homesteading endeavors and/or business dreams. There is so much opportunity here and so much to be loved and enjoyed.