I'm a country boy at heart, and as such, I love all things rural. So what would there be to interest me in St. Louis, Missouri?
The answer is, a lot!
St. Louis boasts an incredible number of resources for anyone wanting to get out and enjoy the outdoors, and has some of the most wonderful scenic areas and wildlife you'll find anywhere. While there are far too many options to mention in a short post, here are just a few:
- The Columbia Bottom Conservation Area is a 4318-acre urban conservation area that includes a view of the confluence of the Missouri, Missippi rivers, with 800 acres of forest, a 110-acre island, 3300 acres of cropland, and over 6.5 miles of river frontage!
- Edward "Td" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park, also at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi has 1118 acres where plans include resortation of a natural floodplain emphasizing natural wetlands and vegetation, and excellent bird-watching
- Creve Couer, a 320 lake right in St. Louis that allows sailing and fishing, and has wildlife areas along the south and west shores.
- Rockwoods Reservation has over 1800 acres of rugged forest with springs and streams, hiking trails, and exhibits
- Lone Elk Park is a 546-acre wildlife trail area full of bison, wild turkey, waterfowl, elk and deer.
And of course, the St. Louis area offers loads of country real estate, from full-scale farms and ranches to charming rural homes on small acreage. And prices are very reasonable.
Here's an example. Take a look at the details for the stunning, 2700 SF home on nearly six acres that is pictured at right. This property is offered by broker Bob Mitchell, with ValueList Real Estate, for just $339,900. Sound interesting? Search for more such properties here.
ValueList is a real estate company that combines discount listing fees with full-service seller representation. One of the ways the company successfully does this is by combining various real estate services under one roof. For instance, ValueList also offers complete mortgage services throughout the St. Louis area.
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