Sweeping views of the Meramec & Big River from this picturesque 1.5 story on over 8 acres! Your story begins as you wind up a private driveway, thru a dense tree canopy & approach a literal American dream. Curb appeal is perfection w/custom stone front elevation, covered porch, multiple seating areas with river & valley views, HUGE detached 2-car garage/workshop & tons of useable, level land. Inside the main home you’ll find beautiful wood accents, wood floors, Architectual detail, brick accent walls & so much more. Family/living room includes wooden beams, ceiling fan, wood stove insert that can alternatively heat the home without excess furnace use & a dramatic wall of windows that showcase these incredible views. Eat-in kitchen has been improved w/granite counters, SS appliances, dual wall ovens, recessed lighting & dining area. Two main floor bedrooms are spacious & share a jack-n-jill style bath with his/her vanity’s. Main floor 1/2 bath & laundry. Upstairs is a MB suite w/full brick base that is already vented to add a wood stove, private bath w/tile tub/shower surround, tons of storage space & private deck. A perfect & quiet spot for morning reflections or an evening cocktail. Detached workshop/garage includes 2 garage openings, wood burning stove to provide heat when needed, full electric, internet & large finished living quarters on the 2nd level that is both heated & cooled. The majority of the 8..5 acres is useable, add. storage shed, newer roof, well & septic.