Experience the tranquility & beauty of your own country estate with this 5,200+ SF full brick Executive Home on 48.7 acres-nestled in the woods with stocked lake & gazebo at the end of blacktop this property has it all! This is a rare opportunity to purchase a premium recreational retreat only an hour +/- from St. Louis, MO-This custom built home has it all with formal dining rm, large gourmet kitchen with cherry wood cabinets, wood floors, double oven, center island, pantry & more-hearth rm with FP-huge great rm with built in book cases, another FP & coffered ceilings-3 + bdrms on main floor plus office-master suite has coffered ceilings, 2 w/i closets & walks into remodeled luxury bath with huge tiled shower, dual sinks & garden tub-2 full baths & 2 half baths on main floor-fin. w/o bsmt with 9 ft ceilings, rec rm , family rm with 3rd FP, wet bar, bdrm, bath & hunting rm/storage-geothermal system-inground sprinkler system-3 car o/s garage-newer roof & deck-great hunting /wildlife.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
48.7 acresLot Size
$131Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Burkemper• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Recreation Room, Basement, Great Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Geothermal, Electric
Cooling Information: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Geothermal
Interior Features
Floor Plan: Divided Bdr Flr Plan,Possible Extra Lower Bed,Primary Bed on Main,Primary Bed Suite
Interior Features: Double Vanity, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Walk-in Closet(s), Bar, Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Window Features: Bay Window(s), Insulated Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater, Humidifier, Water Softener Rented
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Veneer
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
Door Features: Panel Door(s), Sliding Door(s)
Pool Information
Pool YN: 0
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Gazebo
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,474
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Suitable for Horses, Views, Waterfront, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 48.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 48.7
Lot Size Dimensions: 48.7
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Size Area Unknown YN: 0
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,916
Tax Annual Amount Description: Owner Occupied
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Count: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Silex Elem.
Middle Or Junior High School: Silex High
High School: Silex High
High School District: Silex R-I
Location Information
Directions: Take Hwy 61 north from Troy approx 13.7 miles to left on Hwy Z-go 5.6 miles to left on Gessman Road go 1.3 miles to property on left
Address Line: 244 Gessman Rd, Eolia MO 63344
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,343
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 34.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Lincoln County
APN: 05-70-25-000-000-003.001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Transaction Type: Sale
Possible Buyer Fees YN: 0
Seller Paid Repairs Amount: 0.00
Listing Date Information
Expected Active Date: 2020-09-17
Home Information
Living Area: 5200
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 5200.00
Living Area Unknown YN: 0
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 3474.00
Levels: One
Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Silex Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Silex High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.