Large Ranch for Sale in MO

Farm Description

Large Cattle Ranch For Sale in Douglas County. Located just north of Ava off of Highway 5, sits 581± acres of excellent grass, three working pens, a beautiful farmhouse, multiple barns, and sheds, many automatic waters and ponds, as well as two creeks and some springs. This farm is approximately 80% in lush grass and hay fields, fenced and cross fenced, and set up for rotational grazing.

Built in 1995, the house is 1.5 stories, has a large deck, covered porch/carport, a pergola, spacious kitchen with tons of natural light, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room with a wood stove, another sitting room, plus an enclosed porch/library.

Near the house is a 48'x60' shed with end sliding doors and 4 roll-up doors, a 54'x68' barn with working pens, and a custom-made hydraulic cattle chute, designed and built by a large animal veterinarian. There is also a garden shed, another barn, and a large garden area. Down the road is the old home place, with a 37'x54' barn with working pens, 40'x24' shop with lean-to, and a few other buildings. Farther south on the property sits a 50'x90' hay barn, and another 54'x72' barn with working pens. (All measurements are approximate). It was limed and fertilized in 2023. Many of the ponds have recently been cleaned out, and some fencing has been updated. The wooded areas have some mature timber, and there is great habitat for the deer and turkeys.

There is also a fenced off area that was used for quail and rabbit habitat. This farm is very well set up, and there aren't many of this size available. Just minutes from Ava, this is an excellent location with paved road frontage, and the south side connects to the Missouri Fox Trotters. 30 minutes to Mountain Grove, 1 hour from Springfield, 1 hour 15 minutes to Branson, less than 3.5 hours to St. Louis, and close to the many rivers, lakes and sights that the Missouri Ozarks has to offer.