Travel down a private permitted Forest Service road to discover this beautiful, secluded 40-acre valley farm backing to thousands of acres of Mark Twain National Forest, offering endless opportunities for hunting, exploring and sightseeing! This unique raised ranch home features 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The open kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, stainless gas range, microwave, and refrigerator. Cozy living spaces include a propane fireplace and soapstone wood stove, while a large pantry adds extra storage. Upstairs features a family room with propane ventless fireplace, 3 bedrooms including a primary suite with walk-in closet. Bathroom with clawfoot tub, and a sewing room/summer kitchen perfect for canning. Central A/C and forced-air propane heat were installed in 2016. Water Fork Creek flows through the property, providing year-round water and beautiful valley views from the covered back porch. The orchard includes 5 pear trees, 5 chestnut trees, 4 persimmon trees, 2 additional pear trees and a peach tree. Marketable timber adds even more value. Multiple outbuildings include a garage with concrete and electric; tractor shed with electric, horse barn with 2 stalls, feed and tack room, hay storage, water and lean-to for additional storage, plus a chicken coop with nesting boxes, garden shed with wood storage/potting area. Two wells provide water—one for the home and one for the barns. A whole-house generator with its own propane tank, plus an additional backup generator, complete this exceptional self-sufficient Ozarks retreat! Don't miss this one, schedule a private showing today!