Historic Property, Missouri Farm

Ranch Description

Southern Missouri Farm with iconic home that was built by Colonel Roffe in 1958.

It has poured concrete walls from the basement to the second floor with stone over the top. Built like a fortress by a Colonel. The current owners have made many updates to the home, such as windows, roof, and heating/cooling, while keeping its original charm.

Houston, MO is the County Seat of Texas County Missouri and has a charming historical downtown. Big Piney River flows around Houston and has many public access points. The property fronts a paved road and dead-end gravel road on the side. It sits back off of the road with sweeping views of the countryside. Colonel Roffe picked this building site for a reason.  The barn, pasture and ponds are just waiting for your horses or livestock.

You are 2.25 miles from town but are out in the rolling countryside. Upon entering the home's foyer, you have a large living room with pocket doors to your right and the dining room and kitchen to your left. Off the kitchen is a mud room/laundry room and deck leading to two outbuilding/shop/garages. The home has newly-replaced energy efficient windows that lets the light stream in. The floors are wood and are covered by vinyl plank flooring but are in good condition and just need refinishing.  The dining room has a built-in china cabinet and a swinging door to the kitchen. The kitchen has a commercial grade gas range and an island. Off of the foyer is a half bath for guests. The spacious living room has a fireplace with a large firebox allowing you to burn larger pieces of wood. There is an alcove off of the living room, between the two downstairs bedrooms, that is perfect for a music space or gallery. The two downstairs bedrooms are large and are connected by a Jack and Jill bath. This bathroom has the original tile and tub. Each of these bedrooms also have an exterior entrance. One to the front porch and the other opens to the den/family room.

Behind the living room, there is a den/family room with a twin fireplace to the living room; They are back-to-back. This room is currently having new drywall added to the ceiling and new flooring. The Master Suite is on the second floor, along with another bedroom and two bathrooms. These two bedrooms have doors onto the massive front porch. The master suite has an office area then a door to the master bath with a soaking tub and even a second set of washer/dryer. This bath also connects to the adjacent 2nd bath on the second floor with a walk-in shower. There is a large attic space with a pull-down stair that has finished walls and floors and windows. It could be turned into living space.

The two shop/garage buildings behind the home have concrete floors and are solid buildings. One has a double set of tandem doors to drive through.

The barn is just beautiful. It is over 6,900 SF with a multi-level loft. The main level has a wide entrance with 12 stalls on the sides and 3 storage rooms. There is also open feed area around the perimeter with built in feed bunk. These bunks are fed from holes on the loft area where hay would be stored.

Come take a look at this lovely Southern Missouri Home. The Ozarks may be just what you are looking for. Our green rolling Hills and fresh water lakes, creeks and rivers make this area a popular location for those wanting a rural lifestyle with amenities nearby...including great internet service.

This property can be sold with 98 acres M/L for or 40 acres M/L for .