000 9372 County Road Pp-521, Ava, MO 65608

Property is 'Active w/ Contingency' but please come show/see. Sellers are open to back up offers!This 18+ ac property is truly one of a kind, from its location to its historical significance. Bordered by Cowskin Creek on two sides, this site was once the bustling Arno General Store, built in 1841. The home and store have been completely redone, still leaving the original time period feel to them. The house itself, built in 1935, has 1 BR/1 BA on the main floor. Upon entering the home, there is a nice sized living room with woodstove, leading directly into the spacious kitchen/dining combo. Kitchen is furnished with beautiful butcher block counters as well as farmhouse sink. Beyond that, you'll find the mudroom/utility room with plenty of space for storage, laundry, etc. Rounding the corner, you'll find the stairway leading upstairs to an extra bedroom/bonus room, as well as a full bathroom and access to storage areas. The solar panel controls are also tucked away in one of the upstairs closets. Heat pump, AC, & water heater were replaced Dec '22. All new Pella windows in the house and store. Majority runs off solar w/ battery backup, generating 100% avg power usage- 1kw credit for 1kw gen. The system is still under warranty. Solar system feeds 100% into the grid. White River Valley Elec. Coop credits back 100%.Moving on to the General Store, upon entering the beautifully redone building, you will find a large kitchen area with ample workspace. This kitchen boasts a restored 1952 O'Keefe & Merritt gas stove, AND a fully functional 19th century cast iron wood cookstove w/ hot water reservoir. There is a 3/4 BR just off the back of the kitchen. The front room of the store is a large open room with a Jotul woodstove, and plenty of room for seating, dining, and even a bed to be used as an apartment for guests or renting out! It could be the perfect setup, with an unfiltered view of the creek out the large storefront windows! Out back, below the screened porch, is a