A rare jewel located in beautiful Salem, Missouri. Turnkey California 1.5 story cottage home with over 3000 sq ft (+/-). Five bedrooms on a large 2-acre lot (+/-). Hardwood flooring throughout the main floor. This home features a master suite bedroom on the main floor, a second bedroom, a large living room with lots of windows and natural light. The impressive dining room, perfect for entertaining, has a large window seat and decorative fireplace. Kitchen features a butler's pantry with built-ins. Gorgeous board & batten trim work, extra wide baseboards and over 9' ceilings. Upstairs you will find 3 additional bedrooms and a full large bathroom with double sinks. Enjoy the backyard paradise with mature trees, large deck, screened in porch and covered deck/sunroom. Two car attached garage with a side entry. Newer roof, two-year-old HVAC, and many other improvements. This home is beautiful and has been well cared for.