This traditional two-story home sits on 5 acres (2.5 undeveloped) in a rural setting in eastern Jackson County Missouri. There is a large garden area (approximately 1700 sq. ft.), 2-car garage with extended area for riding mover and workbench. Home has a full basement. This home has all electric appliances, Independence City Water, and propane for heating (1000 gal. tank), with a Trane 2-stage furnace, and 2-stage A/C, very efficient. This home uses a septic system. Alarm system also, with control pads in master bedroom and at kitchen door, which enters garage. This home is equipped with a water softener treatment system, as well as an all house, dual speed attic fan. First floor has 9-foot ceilings. The backside of the home is framed with a large deck (12'X32'), which is accessed from inside through French Doors off dining area. Beautiful oak cabinets throughout kitchen and family room, as well as in the laundry area, which is on the second floor. Built in oak cabinet pantry with built in oak desk in kitchen. In direct lighting over the kitchen cabinets. Stove (Frigidaire Glass Top - self cleaning and convection features) and dishwasher (Bosch Stainless Steel) less than 2 years old. Hard wood floors in entry, dining and kitchen areas. Master bedroom and bath with white painted woodwork. Dual sinks, Jacuzzi bath, separate toilet and shower stall frame the master bath. Second full bath on second floor, with 1/2 bath off kitchen area. Ceiling fans in all 4 bedrooms, kitchen and family room areas. Formal sitting and formal dining areas, both with inlaid paneling, painted white. Basketball goal on drive way. Mini blinds on all windows except in kitchen area. Sears 50 year vinyl siding, 5 years old, warranty is transferable. Timberline roof. Yard landscaped with over 25 beautiful, hard wood trees. Home sits approximately 250 feet off paved road, which is a non-through road. Very quiet, well-established neighborhood. Highly rated Fort Osage School District with the high school, two middle schools and Career Technology Center complex all within 1.5 miles. Elementary school is 4 miles away in the community of Buckner, Missouri. There is a major highway .5 mile from driveway, with 65 mph speed limit. Home is 10 miles east of the historic downtown Independence Square and the home of President Harry S. Truman, and 4 miles west of the small rural community of Buckner, Missouri. Just 15 minutes north of Interstate 70, which goes east towards St Louis and west 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, Missouri. A beautiful, well taken care of home, with lots of room to roam.