78 Acre+- Legacy Ozark Farm with Creek, Timber, Pasture And Home In Frankli

Opportunities to own a truly complete Ozark property in Franklin County are becoming increasingly rare, and this exceptional 78 acre recreational and residential property delivers everything buyers are searching for in todays land market. Located at 4079 Highway K just outside Sullivan, this turn-key country retreat combines charming home, multiple outbuilding, live water, mature hardwood timber, productive pasture, outstanding hunting opportunities, and immediate access to some of eastern Missouris most sought-after outdoor destinations. Positioned in a scenic creek valley in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, this property consists of two parcels totaling approximately 78 acres and offers an ideal blend of recreation, functionality, and long-term investment appeal. As you enter the property, a private drive leads you into a picturesque setting where a charming country home is tucked into the valley floor, surrounded by diverse timber, open pasture, and the peaceful sounds of flowing water. The setting is exactly what buyers envision when searching for Missouri recreational land with a home, live water acreage, or a private hunting retreat. One of the defining features of this Franklin County property is beautiful Brush Creek, a tree-lined live-water creek that flows through the length of the farm, creating year-round beauty, dependable wildlife habitat, and a natural corridor for deer and turkey movement. In addition to Brush Creek, a natural spring adds another valuable water source, further enhancing the property's year-round functionality for both wildlife and livestock. Brush Creek continues downstream and joins the Meramec River less than a mile away, placing some of Missouris most recognized floating, fishing, and recreational waters just moments from your doorstep via access at Meramec State Park. The land itself offers exceptional diversity. Approximately 56 acres are covered in mature and diverse Ozark timber, creating excellent bedding cover, mast production, and natural travel corridors for wildlife. Rolling ridges transition into protected draws, creek bottoms, and edge habitat, creating the kind of topographic diversity that serious hunters actively seek. Approximately 20 acres of well-maintained pasture provide additional versatility for horses, livestock, food plots, hay production, or expanded recreational development. For hunters, this property sits in an area widely recognized for exceptional whitetail deer and turkey hunting. The combination of live water, hardwood ridges, edge habitat, and immediate access to large blocks of public ground creates year-round wildlife movement and outstanding hunting potential. Even more attractive, the property directly adjoins Little Indian Creek Conservation Area, giving the next owner direct access to additional acreage for hunting, hiking, and exploration. Outdoor recreation opportunities extend far beyond the property lines. Meramec State Park is located nearby and offers camping, hiking, floating, fishing, and family recreation. Additional nearby public hunting and fishing destinations include Meramec Conservation Area, Pea Ridge Conservation Area, and sections of Mark Twain National Forest. Whether your passion is deer hunting, turkey hunting, trout fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, trail riding, or simply enjoying the outdoors, this location places it all within easy reach. The improvements on this property add tremendous value and flexibility. Multiple outbuildings provide excellent storage, workshop space, equipment housing, hobby opportunities, and future customization. A historic house on the property adds character and opens additional possibilities. Three wells are strategically located across the property, providing reliable water sources that add long-term utility and flexibility for residential, agricultural or recreational use. Despite its peaceful and private setting, the property offers convenient access directly from Highway K and is located just minutes from both Sullivan and St. Clair, where shopping, dining, healthcare, and everyday amenities are readily available. Whether you are searching for Missouri hunting land for sale, a live-water farm in the Ozarks, a private family retreat, a weekend escape, or a long-term legacy property, this Franklin County offering checks all the boxes. Properties with this combination of live water, mature timber, pasture, improvements, public land access, and an established residential setting rarely reach the open market.