$599,900

Country living with room to spread out in Ashland, Missouri. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on 11.53 acres in southern Boone County, offering the space and privacy buyers look for in a rural property while remaining conveniently located near Ashland and Columbia. Built in 2008, the approximately 2,071-square-foot home features an open and functional layout, dining or office space, walk-in master closet, fireplace, central heating and cooling, and an attached 2-car oversized garage. A roughly 75' by 40' pole barn with a 10' overhang offers a wide variety of future uses. Previously used for equipment storage and equine boarding, the barn has three large sliding doors, a tack room and two horse stalls. A separate two-car garage/workshop sits directly across from the home and features concrete floors, electric openers, ample lighting and built-in wooden storage/shelving. The acreage provides plenty of room for outdoor living, recreation, gardening, animals, hobbies or simply enjoying a quieter country setting. A deck extends the living space outdoors, while the combination of open space and surrounding rural landscape creates the feel of a private acreage property. The property is serviced via public water, private septic/lagoon, Boone Electric, leased propane, with both fiber optic and satellite internet available. Additionally, a Google Nest smart thermostat is currently installed. The land itself also presents the opportunity for an additional home, pole barn or barndominium to be built on the east end of the property. As it sits, roughly half of the property is currently being cut for hay, and the tenant farmer would like to continue that arrangement with a new buyer. Located in Ashland, MO, this property offers the appeal of country living in Boone County with access to the Ashland community and nearby Columbia amenities. If you're searching for an acreage home, rural property, country home or private retreat near Columbia, this property is a look.