Historic working cattle farm/horse farm at its finest on these 71 acres on both sides of Hwy 5 just outside of Ava. The cows can cross under the state highway to either acreage parcel. Own a piece of history with this well-loved/maintained vintage 1880 farmhouse. Homestead is mostly pasture, some woods w/variety of hardwoods, including walnut. Water is plentiful & an old spring house, active spring, year-round & wet-weather creeks, cow water fountain, and water in the barn lots. The farm operation which is fenced/crossed fenced runs 30-40 head of cattle and a bountiful hay crop, is currently leased and the tenant is interested in continuing the relationship if possible. The updated farmhouse has central heat, a lg. eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinets (42 of them), formal DR, LR with ''front'' covered porch, BR, BA w/walk-in shower, claw foot tub, lg. utility room, and mudroom round out the downstairs. The upper level has 3-4 BR with hardwood floors underneath the 70's carpet! Much of the character of the home remains with bead-board and a built in China cabinet (formerly a pass through when the home was used as a poor house), root cellar, & established garden area. Easily converted to a horse property! All the conveniences of country life w/open spaces, yet just a few miles from Ava with small-town country feel offers Walmart, restaurants, shopping, doctors, & many small businesses. If you choose to subdivide the property, there are no restrictions or covenants and many building sites to choose from. Douglas County is home to the famous Fox Trotter breed, which has long been bred in the Ozarks. The nearby Mark Twain National Forest/Glade Top Trail are famous for hiking, ATV & horseback riding, camping and many other outdoor activities. The farm is approx. 30-60 min. to Bull Shoals & Norfork Lakes. Near many creeks & rivers for floating & fishing. About 10 min. to Ava, 30 to Theodosia, 45 to Branson, 75 min to Springfield.