luxury farmhouse with pool for sale Frankston, United States

Stunning farmhouse in the hills of Montalba! Upon entering the gate of this 23.95 acre ranch, you will be greeted with majestic oak trees and panoramic views! The 4 bedroom farmhouse features a spacious stone porch, 2 fireplaces, with space for a game room & office. The former dairy barn has been renovated to a 2000 sq ft guesthouse that could double as a studio or office. Enjoy breathtaking Texas sunsets from the in ground pool, a perfect retreat from the summer heat. A large barn with 4 stalls and abundant storage is ready for your horses and other livestock. This property is cross fenced with 3 ponds. Your guests will love the stone fire pit with custom seating and 50 amp hook up for an RV. Don't let the sun go down on making this East Texas ranch yours!

Property Description: Less than an hour south of Dallas lies the 245-acre Onion Creek Ranch. This conveniently located ranch is approximately 7 miles southeast of Waxahachie, 7 miles southwest of Ennis and 6 miles west of Bardwell Lake. This property features a 4,800 sf, 6 bedroom/6.5 bath house sitting atop a hill overlooking the entire property and surrounding countryside. There is a rare amount of water on a property this size which includes a 15-acre lake and three adjacent smaller lakes which range from 1-2 acres, all stocked for fishing. Over 100 acres of farmland used for hay production is irrigated (two center pivots) and currently is used for hay production and 20-25 acres at the northeast corner that fronts both sides of Big Onion Creek and is native woodland. Improvements: This property features a 4,800-sf house atop a hill overlooking the entire property and surrounding countryside. This two-story building has 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths with multiple living areas and several fireplaces for entertaining and hosting a large number of people. The open, kitchen/breakfast area, master bedroom and covered patio overlook the swimming pool with indoor spa. There are two large dens, one upstairs and one downstairs. Attached to the house is an office and 3 car garage. There is also a helicopter pad and helicopter storage facility near the house. A 1,300 SF metal storage building with 3 large rolls up doors is adjacent to the house as well as a second metal barn with large roll up doors used for storage and equipment. There are water wells, several stocked lakes, a 70 +/- AC pivot, excellent native grasses and improved grasses for hay production, and excellent wildlife habitats. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own something of this size with this much to offer. The second building has sustained some wind damage to the roll up doors. The house also has minor wind damage to the covered entry as well as some deferred maintenance (paint and an old roof). Location: The address is 8013 State Highway 34, Avalon and accessed via a gated entrance. The property is only a few minutes southeast of Waxahachie and west of Ennis, which offers easy access to numerous shops, groceries, and supplies. Located in south central Ellis County, it is also only a few miles from Lake Bardwell. Road/Frontage Access: This ranch features ingress and egress from the north side of the property, with over 2,600 feet of frontage along the south side of State Highway 34, a two-lane paved road . The drive to the house is gravel but concrete immediately around the buildings. Land: The characteristics of the land and vegetation are diverse. There is a large 15-acre lake and three adjacent smaller lakes which range from 1-2 acres. Over 100 acres is irrigated (two center pivots) and currently used for hay production, 20-25 acres of native woodland, in the northeast corner that fronts both sides of Big Onion Creek. There is excellent wetland habitat for ducks and geese as well as trees and vegetation for a variety of native Texas wildlife such as dove, deer, and hogs. The land features a combination of flat prairie as well as gently rolling pastures, typical of land in this region of the state. The house sits on a high point of the property overlooking the lakes and pastureland, sloping north to the highway and creek. The property ranges in elevation from 470 +/- feet above sea level on the southernmost end of the property, to approximately 433 +/- feet above sea level along the road frontage of HWY 34.

An iconic ranch, one incredible opportunity to buy! Sitting on over 60 acres of land in a prime equestrian corridor, this land is abundant in lifestyle optionality for the next owner. Arrive at the gated property to fenced and cross fenced pastures leading up to the impressive single-story main residence which strikes the perfect balance between scale and comfort. Pass the metal roof covered front porch through the threshold into an open concept living and dining space with soaring beamed ceilings, windmill fans, chuck wagon wheeled chandeliers, a wood burning stove and stoned accents. A show-stopping custom horseshoe island complete with a gas range stovetop, farmhouse sink, under lighting and soft close cabinets invites you into the kitchen with a breakfast nook overlooking the yard. Adjacent to the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and concierge station which can be used as a coffee bar or butler’s pantry with a washing station for pots and pans or pets alike. Retreat to the primary suite with a sitting area, generous walk-in closet, custom cabinetry, double vanities, and the crown jewel – a clawfoot tub atop a raised platform ensconced within plantation shuttered windows. A sunroom opens from the primary suite connecting it to the living areas and to the exterior of the property. The secondary bedroom in the main house also has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in closet, dual vanities, separate shower and clawfoot tub. A large mudroom contains the laundry amenities including a hang dry rack, full size side-by-side washer and dryer, storage and a powder room. Exit the mudroom into the garage and you have access to the Casita featuring a kitchen, living room overlooking the pool, bedroom and bathroom. Separating the main and foreman houses is the fenced in resort style pool with a waterfall feature, spa, water shelf, cabana and a half bathroom. The second home on the property spans over 2,846 sq ft with a kitchen, 2 living areas, 3 bedrooms, a loft, 2 bathrooms and its own utility room. Other amenities include a 6’10” x 10’ front sloped storm shelter, 6 stall barn with bathroom, tack room, turnouts, hay shelter, workshop with electricity, metal loafing sheds, custom built stud pen and 2 deep stock ponds. Mindfully enhanced and cared for by the present owners, this property is fully functional and produces about 110-120 bales of hay per cut. Some of the recent improvements to the property include replacement of all water lines with 2” lines, running an additional water line to the back pasture, hot wire on the front pastures, Stallion pasture fence, pond cleanout and restoration and gate update. Enjoy the full potential of this property inside and out, located approximately 21 miles north of Pilot Point, 65 miles north of DFW Airport, 67 miles northwest of Plano, 81 miles northeast of Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth and 150 miles south of Oklahoma City. Nothing compares, inquire today.