House with pool Cross Roads (United States)
Property Description: The idyllic property is an oasis in the middle of equestrian properties and horses, with the Mayer Ranch polo field indoor arena to the north, and other equestrian properties on all sides including the well-known Paddocks Stables (Hunter Jumping barns and training facility) across the street. The property includes a custom-built owners’ home — pristine and updated, a separate office/studio, several horse stalls and a helicopter pad and hangar. 16+/- acres improved for equestrian use with easy access to 380, Dallas North Tollway, and I-35 Residential Improvements: Driving through the beautiful, gated entrance at 1600 Historic Lane, with its lush oak-tree canopy, and up the long, 900-foot driveway to the house sets the stage. Along the way, a picturesque pond and horse pasture are on one side, and a heavily wooded area is on the other. A welcoming circular drive and large covered porch announce the 5,639SF, custom-built home, designed in a contemporary style. The home was built in 1990 and extensively remodeled it the last few years. Large, custom double metal and glass doors invite you into the home, which is full of natural light. The home is well laid out, with various living areas both overlooking and accessing the pristine pool and patios. The living room, an adjacent sitting room and the dining room are at the front of the house and open to the large kitchen, den, and bar. A hallway off the sitting room and kitchen leads to the fitness and laundry rooms, the garage and a back staircase that leads to a large upstairs apartment. The large main suite has dual bathrooms and closets as well as a private sitting area and office, all overlooking the pool and backyard. There are two guest bedrooms on the first floor, and a second-floor apartment offers three bedrooms, a small kitchen and a private deck overlooking the pool with both interior and exterior access. The pool and large patio area, both covered and uncovered, are overlooked by, and accessed from most rooms in the house. The lawn and gardens are inside pipe-and-cable fencing and are economically irrigated using well water. The large, attached three-car garage has ample space and storage. Office/Studio: This contemporary-style building is located a few hundred feet behind the house. With 1,600 square feet, it offers a living area, woodburning fireplace, full kitchen, and full bath. Helicopter Pad and Hangar: The private concrete pad and metal hangar with large electronic door, have been designated since 2002 as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) heliport. Equestrian Improvements: The sandy soil is ideal for horses and a pipe fence with two wood horses stalls storage rooms and wash rack are part of a riding arena and adjacent to the house. Location: The property is situated in the town of Cross Roads, Texas, Denton County. There is easy access to all parts of the North Texas area, including Dallas and Fort Worth, thanks to the ranch’s ideal location between Interstate 35 and the Dallas North Tollway, and less than a mile south of U.S. Route 380. The Shops at Legacy, in Frisco Texas home of F.C. Dallas are just 15 to 20 minutes away from the property with an endless supply of restaurants and everything you could need to supply your family and ranch. Recreation: Enjoy fishing, watching abundant wildlife and riding horses through the pastures, and just minutes away from Lake Lewisville where endless recreational opportunities exist. Taxes: The Property has a wildlife exemption for the unimproved portion of the property, and the Town of Cross Roads does not have real estate taxes. Therefore, only the improvement are taxed by the Denton ISD and Denton County.
… $4,800,000
By Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty
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