$599,900

Escape to your own private homestead on 5 sprawling acres, just minutes from town and 4.5 miles from I-64! Sellers are offering a 2/1 rate buydown with a full price offer on the home! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath property is ready for the self-sufficient lifestyle, with thoughtful upgrades throughout and the infrastructure serious homesteaders dream of. The remodeled kitchen shines with new appliances, a gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator -- perfect for everyday cooking or big harvest days. Cozy up by the new woodstove insert in the living room on cool Kentucky evenings, and retreat to the renovated primary suite featuring double closets and a brand-new full bath with a sleek glass shower. Peace of mind comes standard here: a whole-house generator keeps you powered through any outage, and a tornado safe room in the basement offers protection when it matters most. Downstairs, a dedicated canning kitchen -- complete with a gas burner cooktop, sink, and dishwasher -- makes preserving your harvest a breeze. Outside, a new fenced front yard with dog run keeps pets secure, while the property's real workhorses await: a barn with a heated/cooled room ideal for a tack room or workshop, plus an additional large storage shed in the paddock. Whether you're raising animals, growing your own food, or simply craving space and self-reliance, this property delivers. 5 acres. Total self-sufficiency. Don't miss this rare homesteading opportunity in Shelbyville - now priced below appraised value.