5228 W Skyler Drive, Springfield, MO 65802

Tucked away on a quiet private road, this all-brick walkout basement home offers 4.5 acres of privacy, mature landscaping, fruit trees, permanent gardens, and a location that's hard to beat. It's just six minutes from one of Springfield's booming retail developments--including Menards, Walmart, the new Target (currently under construction), and a growing list of restaurants and shops--but once you're home, you feel a world away.Inside, the main level features 10-foot ceilings and real hardwood floors that run through the entry, kitchen, and hallways. There are four bedrooms and two full baths upstairs, including a spacious primary suite with a raised ceiling, double vanity, jetted tub, and walk-in shower. On the other side of the house, you'll find three more bedrooms and a second full bath.The kitchen has oak cabinets, an eat-at bar, stainless appliances (including an apron sink), and opens to both a private back deck and a sunroom with its own heat and A/C. Natural light pours through the home, and with wide hallways and three-foot doors on the main level, the whole space feels open and roomy.Downstairs, the finished walkout basement is set up for fun--think pool table, movie night, or game days--with 9' ceilings, a second gas fireplace, a third full bath, and another sunroom. You'll also find access to an oversized fourth-car garage, perfect for a workshop, lawn equipment, parking, or storage.Outside, you'll love the mix of open yard, lush greenery, established gardens, and producing fruit trees--including apples and a cherry bush. There's also a large shed for all your gardening tools and outdoor extras. And yes, it really does have a white picket fence.Located in the highly rated Republic School District, this is a well-cared-for, spacious home that's ready for its next family. Whether you're looking for space, privacy, or an easy commute, this one offers the full package.