Open House Saturday, February 21st, 9 AM to 1 PM
Bidding Ends Wednesday, March 4th at 10 AM
Luxury Country Retreat with Panoramic Views, Sunset Vistas & Exceptional Improvements 1,607 Acres offered in 12 Tracts
Opportunities of this caliber rarely come to market through public auction. Perched in a commanding natural setting with breathtaking long-range views, this exceptional property delivers a rare blend of refined comfort, sporting appeal, and functional infrastructure all wrapped in a landscape where sunsets stretch for miles and the horizon feels endless.
From sunrise coffee to glowing sunset horizons, this property delivers a daily reminder of why people pursue exceptional land ownership. The elevated vantage point provides remarkable sight-lines across rolling terrain and endless sky, creating a sense of space, privacy, and tranquility that simply cannot be replicated.
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Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the outstanding hunting potential, natural beauty, and more than 20 miles of internal roads and trails. Families will value the privacy, gathering space, and multi-generational legacy appeal. Investors will recognize the combination of quality improvements, replacement cost strength, and long-term appreciation potential.
This is not just a property its a lifestyle investment.
For more information, call or text Phil Brown at (314) 753-7444.
Tract 1: 85 Acres with Home and Improvements - Built in 2010, this impressive 2,650 square-foot, 1-story home rests on a full basement and has been well maintained in excellent condition. The exterior showcases attractive stone veneer, durable shingle roofing, and a covered wraparound porch that invites you to slow down and take in the surrounding beauty.
The true showstopper is the back porch. Sitting at an elevation of approximately 1,180 feet, the home overlooks the valley and the Mark Twain National Forest, offering uninterrupted visibility for miles. Incredible sunsets regularly paint the sky, creating a daily backdrop that feels more like a postcard than a residence morning coffee and evening beverages both improve dramatically with this view.
Inside, hardwood floors flow throughout, complemented by quality trim and finishes. The kitchen features custom wood cabinetry and generous workspace, paired with a large utility room and full bathroom. The living room commands attention with soaring two-story vaulted ceilings and a dramatic stone fireplace an ideal gathering space for family, guests, or hunting camp crews after a day afield.
The main level offers three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a private en suite. Upstairs, a spacious half story loft provides additional sleeping or flex space perfect for overflow accommodations, children, or guests.
A full unfinished basement offers outstanding future expansion potential and houses dual HVAC systems, two water heaters, and a water treatment and softener system delivering efficiency, reliability, and long term value.
Additional site improvements include underground electric service, private well, septic system, buried propane tank, back-up generator, mature landscaping, and irrigation system making this property turnkey and exceptionally well equipped.
Connected to the home by a large covered breezeway is a substantial 36' x 24' two bay garage with concrete floors and covered walkways on three sides providing convenient year-round access and excellent storage for vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, and equipment.
A second detached 30' x 36' garage mirrors the quality and construction of the primary garage and includes a man door and covered porches on two sides. Both garages are fully wired with electric and lighting, making them ideal for workshops, gear storage, hobby space, or future customization.
These improvements dramatically elevate the propertys versatility and long-term utility for sportsmen, hobbyists, and investors alike.
Tract 2: 140 Acres Well managed timber stand with wet weather creek. Excellent building sites. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Potential lake sites. Access via shared roadway easement off Highway 8.
Tract 3: 60 Acres Well managed timber stand with wet weather creek. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Access via shared roadway easement off Highway 8.
Tract 4: 108 Acres Well managed timber stand with Swan Branch Creek flowing through the southwest corner. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Approximately 5 acres of open areas suitable for food plots plus a wildlife pond. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Access via shared roadway easement off Highway 8.
Tract 5: 204 Acres Well managed timber stand with wet weather creek and wildlife pond. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Access via shared roadway easement off Highway 8.
Tract 6: 221 Acres Well managed timber stand with abundant water features, including a wet weather creek feeding a beautiful 2 acre lake with dock, offering fishing and swimming opportunities. Additional wildlife ponds throughout the tract. Older cabin on slab with electric and well ready for refurbishment or redevelopment into a private retreat. Access via shared roadway easement that dead ends at the entrance of the tract.
Tract 7: 69 Acres Well managed timber stand. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Access via shared roadway easement off Highway 8.
Tract 8: 224 Acres Well managed timber stand with wet weather creek. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Access via shared roadway easement off Highway 8.
Tract 9: 151 Acres Well managed timber stand with wet weather creek and wildlife pond. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Access via shared roadway easement off Highway 8.
Tract 10: 185 Acres Well managed timber stand with wet weather creek. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Open areas suitable for food plots. Old barn that can be refurbished for horses, livestock, or hay storage. Approximately 0.4 miles of road frontage along Highway 8 on the south end of this tract. Access via shared roadway easement.
Tract 11: 30 Acres Well managed timber stand with wet weather creek. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Direct access from Highway 8.
Tract 12: 130 Acres Well managed timber stand with wet weather creek. Excellent building sites. Potential lake sites. Great hunting for deer, turkey, and squirrels. Approximately 0.35 miles of road frontage along Highway 8 on the south end with access from Highway 8.
Auction Terms & Conditions
1. Procedure: Bidding ends Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with a soft close, meaning that a bid in the final minute will extend bidding by 5 minutes on each tract.
2. BUYERS PREMIUM: 5% Buyers Premium will be added to the final bid price to arrive at the contract sales price.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF BID PRICES: Winning bidder will enter into a Contract to Purchase immediately upon being declared the Successful Bidder by the Auctioneer. Upon the close of the auction, the winning bidder will be forwarded via email a Contract to Purchase. Trophy Properties and Auction must receive a signed copy of the contract on or before 12:00 NOON, Thursday, March 5, 2026 (hand delivered, faxed, or scanned and emailed). The Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Once accepted, this agreement shall be binding on the parties and their successors and assigns. This agreement is NOT subject to financing, inspections, or other contingencies or delays the closing for such reason.
4. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of the contract purchase price will be due upon acceptance of the Sales Contract. Business or Personal Checks or Wire Transfer are accepted.
5. BIDDING: Once submitted, a bid cannot be retracted.
6. CLOSING: Closing shall be on or before 3:00 PM., Thursday, April 9, 2026.
7. POSSESSION: Possession will be given at closing, subject to the remaining rights of the current tenant if any.
8. TITLE: Seller shall furnish the buyer(s) at Sellers expense an Owners Policy of Title Insurance in the amount of the purchase price and agrees to provide and execute a proper deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the buyer(s).
9. SURVEY: AT SELLERS OPTION, the Seller shall provide a new survey where there is no existing legal description to convey title.
10. REAL ESTATE TAXES: The 2026 Real Estate taxes to be paid for by the Buyer.
11. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Trophy Properties and Auction, or anyone else if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the auction.
12. The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines are drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to this property. Both real estate (including all improvements, if any) is being sold As Is, Where Is with NO warranties expressed or implied. Please make all inspections and have financing arranged prior to the end of bidding. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. This property is subject to prior sale.
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