The BEST of Country living with the convenience of neighboring Downtown Carthage! Enjoy the sounds of nature rustling through the mature trees & shrubs surrounding 4+Acres! Custom brick home is full of character & features from days gone by. Original hardwood floors & cabinetry are just a few of the charming characteristics throughout the home. The finished basement works beautifully as additional living space for family & guests, with great potential for short & long term rentals. Guests will enjoy the finished basement's separate living quarters with private entrance & exterior patio, a separate family rm with an expansive brick fireplace. Imagine a kitchenette & breakfast nook, there's plenty of room for both. 2nd bath on lower level features a shower & single vanity, conveniently located adjacent to 4th bedroom & office that's easily expanded to larger BR space. Lower level mechanical rm is perfect for workshop & storage. 2 storage rooms on lower level offer tremendous amounts of storage & room to expand. The newly painted exterior trim & metal roof. frames home's ranch design while blending with the property's natural background. A gas furnace provides heating throughout the home in addition to gas log fireplace on main & lower level gas wall unit. Cool off on hot summer days from the breeze of a whole house fan, before turning up the AC! (Exterior heat pump functions solely as AC unit). Newly graveled driveway offers side parking that leads to oversized 2 car carport. Covered porch opens to freshly painted expansive wood deck, perfect for grilling & outdoor entertaining. Affordable utilities include a private well & septic with option to connect to municipal water system! Don't miss out on this rare find near Downtown Carthage with private acreage & Country Living at it's BEST! Call for your tour TODAY!