Location, 35 acres, outbuildings, gardens, swimming pond with waterfall, private setting, mountain views... all in low tax Alton! Enter into the foyer with a formal dining room, family room, and additional living room on the 1st floor. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, an island, brand new granite countertops, and a breakfast nook. A full bath and office / bonus room with 1st floor laundry could also be converted to an easy-access 1st floor bedroom if desired. An oversized, enclosed sunporch is also out back. Upstairs you'll find 4 bedrooms, including a full bathroom. Primary bedroom is spacious, with a 3rd full en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Out buildings include an attached 2 car garage. A massive 28'x32' pole barn can hold 2 full sized campers with 50 amp electrical hookups and septic lines. The 12'x12' storage shed is perfect for all your yard tools. The 24'x24' structure covers the whole-house pellet furnace with plenty of space for additional fuel storage. And yes, you can run the entire heating system off pellets, including your hot water heater! With 35 acres of beautiful land, your opportunities are endless. Enjoy the gardens and fruit trees, wade in the 9ft deep swimming pond with a waterfall, or enjoy serenity by walking through the trees to the stream out back. This is peaceful living at its finest.