5653 S Lake Ridge Ave, Springfield, MO 65804

This quiet cul-de-sac is on the edge of an old-growth woods on a hill above the James river. Built by A. G. Paul in 2002, this one-owner, four-bedroom home has been lovingly maintained with lots of recent updates: new roof and guttering, fresh interior paint, new carpet in the bedrooms, new heating and air conditioning units (2 zones), new programmable/wifi wall oven - all replaced 2022 or later. The welcoming scent of lavender and the mature white dogwood welcome you at the front porch. Enjoy spectacular winter sunsets through the woods from your covered back porch. You are visited by deer, wild turkeys, a majestic golden hawk, and even a pair of geese that wander the neighborhood. There is also an old-brick patio in the back corner under the weeping willow tree - a nice place to enjoy your morning coffee or have a relaxed read on warm afternoons. Your surrounding neighbors are all long-term residents, some original owners, forming a community of friends who sometimes share coffee and will always chat - but also respect your privacy. All four bedrooms have large walk-in closets. Two bedrooms are en-suite. Large Kitchen/Family room with dining area and walk-in pantry. Beautiful entry hall with beamed ceiling, real wood floors, formal dining room and formal living room with old (salvaged and repurposed) beams overhead, a gas fireplace set into the stone wall and large windows with views. Separate laundry room, furnace/utility room, a built-in China storage closet as well as a built-in serving cabinet by the dining room with display cabinet above, and an enclosed, finished staircase to second floor that is ready for your carpet and dry wall to finish as you wish (approximately 900 sq ft) All ceilings throughout the first floor are at least 9 feet with dramatically higher ceilings in primary bedroom and bath, living room and entry hall. Oversized, attached 3 car garage has lots of extra space and is wired with extra outlets for a work bench.