When you enter the secluded community of ‘Independence Place’, you’ll immediately feel the calming effects of its wooded, natural setting. A minimal HOA fee gives homeowners access to an Olympic size pool, clubhouse with game room, gym, basketball and tennis courts. These homeowners have done all the most important upgrades…new roof 2018, new kitchen 2020, new argon gas windows 2021, all plumbing upgraded to Pex pipe, fully upgraded HVAC with gas furnace 2021, hi-efficiency air-to-air inverter heating system 2021, new water heater with expansion tank 2021, LED lighting, wiring for undercabinet lighting, pre-wired for surround sound. The wood burning fireplace was recently inspected. The 1st floor has a bedroom and den area (with mini-splits), which offers flexibility for perhaps a playroom, teen space, a private space for a mother-in-law (note: only 1/2 bath on first floor), an office, or whatever your family may need! All updates are top-notch and for high efficiency. This community offers walking paths, is within walking distance of Historic Smithville shops and fishing. The homeowners have felt fortunate to have raised their family in a community that has so much to offer from its natural setting, its many amenities, and the Smithville Elementary School system.