On over 2 acres! Turn-key A-frame cabin in Missouri. $139,900.
This 1966 A-frame cabin sits on 2.55 wooded acres inside Aspenhof, a private gated second-home community about an hour west of St. Louis, Missouri. It’s a 952-square-foot cabin with one bathroom, sold turn-key and fully furnished, listed at $139,900.
20227 Matterhorn, Marthasville, MO 63357 — $139,900
An A-Frame Retreat in Aspenhof
The listing calls this classic A-frame a private, peaceful retreat tucked into the trees of Aspenhof. During the warmer months, thick foliage surrounds the cabin for privacy; once the leaves fall, the view opens up across the valley toward the distant ridgelines.
- Built in 1966
- A-Frame architectural style
- 952 square feet
- 1 full bathroom
- Cedar construction
A Setting That Changes With the Seasons
In summer, the tree cover creates a fully private, wooded hideaway. In winter, the bare trees reveal a wide view across the valley toward the ridgelines in the distance.
- Private, wooded setting in summer
- Valley and ridgeline views in winter
The Vaulted Sunroom
The listing points to the huge vaulted sunroom as the home’s standout space. Surrounded by windows, it fills the cabin with natural light and looks out over the woods and changing seasons — a spot for morning coffee, reading, or just watching the leaves change.
- Huge vaulted sunroom
- Surrounded by windows
Living Room and Wood Stove
The vaulted living room centers on a wood-burning stove, described as the perfect gathering spot on a cool evening.
- Vaulted living room
- Wood-burning stove
Kitchen
The kitchen has been updated and comes with a microwave, range, and refrigerator.
- Updated kitchen
- Microwave, range, and refrigerator included
Sleeping Loft and Futons
A sleeping loft adds to the A-frame character upstairs, while several futons on the main level provide additional sleeping space for family and friends.
- Sleeping loft
- Futons on the main level for extra sleeping space
Turn-Key and Fully Furnished
The property is being sold turn-key and fully furnished, with just a few items excluded, so a buyer can pack their bags and start enjoying it right away.
- Sold turn-key
- Fully furnished, with a few exclusions
Life in Aspenhof
Aspenhof is a private, gated second-home community located about an hour west of St. Louis. Properties here are intended for personal enjoyment; the listing notes they cannot be used as full-time residences or rented out. Residents can fish or swim in the community’s large lake and explore the surrounding woods.
- Private, gated community
- About an hour west of St. Louis
- Large community lake for fishing and swimming
- Cannot be used as a full-time residence or rented out
The Land: 2.55 Acres
The cabin sits on 2.55 wooded acres, giving it the surrounding privacy that’s central to the listing’s appeal.
- 2.55 total acres
- Wooded lot
Heating, Cooling, and Utilities
The cabin is heated with electric forced air and cooled with central air. Water comes from a cistern, and the property uses a septic tank for sewer.
- Electric forced-air heat
- Central air conditioning
- Cistern water source
- Septic tank
HOA
The Aspenhof HOA runs $46 a month, billed as $550 annually, and covers access to the community’s shared amenities like the lake.
- HOA: $46/month ($550 annually)
- Aspenhof Association
Nearby Schools
Warrior Ridge Elementary School (K-5) is about 6.6 miles away, Black Hawk Middle School (6-8) is about 7.6 miles away, and Warrenton High School (9-12) is about 6.9 miles away.
- Warrior Ridge Elementary School — K-5, rated 6/10, 6.6 miles
- Black Hawk Middle School — grades 6-8, rated 6/10, 7.6 miles
- Warrenton High School — grades 9-12, rated 5/10, 6.9 miles
Price and Status
The cabin was listed at $139,900, or about $147 per square foot, and went pending within a week of hitting the market. It’s tax-assessed at $47,430, with annual property taxes of $501.
- List price: $139,900 ($147/sq ft)
- Went pending within 7 days of listing
- Tax assessed value: $47,430
- Annual taxes: $501
At $139,900, this turn-key A-frame in Aspenhof offers a fully furnished, ready-to-use getaway on over 2.5 wooded acres, with a wood stove, a sunroom, and access to a private gated community’s lake — well suited to a buyer looking for a weekend escape rather than a full-time home.
Full Listing Description
Tucked away in the trees of Aspenhof, this classic A-frame offers the kind of privacy and peaceful setting that is getting harder and harder to find. During the warmer months, the thick foliage creates an incredibly private retreat surrounded by woods. When the leaves fall, the scenery changes completely and opens up to a tremendous view across the valley and toward the distant ridgelines. The views are truly something to see.
Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting cabin with an updated kitchen, full bathroom and vaulted living room with a quaint wood burning stove that makes the perfect gathering spot on a cool evening. A sleeping loft adds to the A-frame character, while several futons on the main level provide additional sleeping space for family and friends.
But the huge vaulted sunroom may steal the show. Surrounded by windows, it fills the home with natural light and gives you a great place to sit back and enjoy the woods and changing seasons. Whether you’re having coffee in the morning, reading a book or watching the leaves change, this is a room you’ll want to spend plenty of time in.
The property is being sold turn key and fully furnished, with just a few items excluded. Pack your bags and start enjoying it right away.
Aspenhof is a private, gated second home community located just an hour west of St. Louis. These properties are intended for personal enjoyment and cannot be used as full time residences or rented out, making Aspenhof a true escape from the everyday. Spend your days fishing or swimming in the large lake, explore the woods or simply enjoy the peace and quiet from your own private retreat.
If you’ve been looking for a place where you can truly get away, this special A-frame in Aspenhof deserves a look.
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