Nestled atop the highest point of approximately 140 picturesque acres, this exceptional ranch offers sweeping views, unmatched privacy, and the perfect blend of comfortable country living and working ranch functionality. The diverse landscape features open meadows, scattered mature trees, dense wooded areas, and nearly two acres of spring-fed lakes that attract abundant wildlife and create a peaceful natural setting. At the heart of the property sits a beautifully positioned four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath ranch home designed to capture the stunning vistas from every angle. The spacious living area opens to expansive wrap-around covered porches, creating the ideal setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the breathtaking scenery and tranquil surroundings. Complementing the main residence is a versatile barndominium featuring one bedroom, one bath, a living area, kitchen, office space, and an attached spacious barn—perfect for guests, ranch operations, hobbies, or additional living quarters. Additional improvements include an equipment shed, three deep wells, and a manufactured home, providing both convenience and flexibility for a variety of uses. Whether you are seeking a productive ranch, recreational retreat, or private country estate, this remarkable property delivers the best of rural living with rolling landscapes, water features, abundant wildlife, solitude, and timeless Texas charm.
| Listing Id: | 21277165 |
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| List Price: | $4,500,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 2,442 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 6,098,400.0000 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 140.0 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Athens |
| County Or Parish: | Anderson |
| Postal Code: | 75751 |
| Year Built: | 2003 |
| Accessibility Features Yn: | No |
| Accessory Unit Sf: | 4,800 |
| Accessory Unit Type: | Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) |
| Accessory Unit?: | Yes |
| Acres Pasture: | 84.00 |
| AG Exemption?: | Yes |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Association Type: | None |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Barns Count: | 1 |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Consent for Visitors to Record: | Audio, Video |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Cooling: | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric |
| Covered Spaces: | 1 |
| Crop Retire Program?: | No |
| Current Use: | Agricultural, Hunting/Fishing, Residential |
| Directions: | From Dallas, take I-45 South to Cayuga. Turn left on Hwy 287, and go approximately 27 miles to ACR 499. The property is at the end of the road. |
| Dock Permitted?: | No |
| Easements: | Electric, Water Lines |
| Elementary School: | Cayuga |
| Elementary School Name: | Cayuga |
| Exterior Features: | Covered Patio/Porch |
| Farm Ranch Features: | Cattle Guard, Fenced for Cattle |
| Fencing: | Barbed Wire |
| Fireplace Features: | Family Room, Freestanding, Wood Burning Stove |
| Flooring: | Ceramic Tile, Tile |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Garage Length: | 20 |
| Garage Spaces: | 1 |
| Garage Width: | 20 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central, Electric, Wood Stove, Zoned |
| High School Name: | Cayuga |
| Horse Amenities: | Living Quarters |
| Horse Permitted Yn: | Yes |
| Interior Features: | Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet Available, Paneling, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s) |
| Lake Pump Yn: | No |
| Land Lease?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup |
| Levels: | One |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Room Count: | 9 |
| Lot Features: | Acreage, Agricultural, Cleared, Many Trees, Oak, Rolling Slope |
| Lot Size: | Over 100 Acres |
| Lot Size Area: | 140.0000 |
| Lot Size Source: | Public Records |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Middle School Name: | Cayuga |
| Multi Parcel ID: | No |
| Municipal Utility District?: | No |
| Notice Surveillance Devices Pres: | None |
| Number Of Barns: | 1 |
| Number Of Dining Areas: | 1 |
| Number Of Lakes: | 1 |
| Number Of Living Areas: | 1 |
| Number Of Parking Spaces: | 1 |
| Number Of Residences: | 2 |
| Number Of Separate Water Meters: | 0 |
| Number Of Tanks And Ponds: | 0 |
| Number Of Wells: | 1 |
| Other Structures: | Barn(s), Mobile Home, Outbuilding, Residence, Workshop w/Electric |
| Parking Features: | Driveway, Garage Faces Front |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Patio |
| Pool?: | No |
| Possession: | Negotiable |
| Possible Use: | Agricultural, Hunting/Fishing, Residential |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Restrictions: | No Restrictions |
| Road Frontage Type: | County Road |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Metal, Shake |
| School District: | Cayuga ISD |
| Senior Community Yn: | No |
| Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: | 0 |
| Soil Type: | Sandy Loam |
| Structural Style: | Farm/Ranch House, Single Detached |
| Surface Rights: | Exist |
| Topography: | Rolling |
| Transaction Type: | For Sale |
| Utilities: | All Weather Road, Co-op Electric, Electricity Connected, Outside City Limits, Overhead Utilities, Phone Available, Septic, Unincorporated, Water Tap Fee Paid, Well, No City Services |
| Vegetation: | Grassed, Partially Wooded |
| Will Subdivide: | No |
| Window Features: | Window Coverings |
| Year Built Details: | Preowned |
Listing Courtesy of: Steve Grant Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Steve Grant
903-675-3503
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