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Property Description: Canton Estate sits on roughly 52 acres of beautiful green pasture in Central Van Zandt County just minutes from the town of Canton. Located in a quiet corner of Van Zandt County within an hour of Dallas, Canton Estate makes for an ideal permanent residence or weekend getaway. The 3,700 sf +/- main residence and additional guest home and party barn/workshop were built with hosting family and friends in mind. Expertly maintained landscaping, outdoor fireplace, and pool make this property an oasis in an already beautiful part of East Texas. Location: The property is located outside the small community of Tundra, TX, approximately 1 hour from downtown Dallas in Van Zandt County. The county seat of Canton is just ten minutes north of the ranch. Land: The land is made up of predominantly fertile green hay pasture characteristic of South Central Van Zandt County . There are multiple stock ponds dotting the property. The house is surrounded by beautiful mature hardwoods. In the spring and summer months, the ranch comes alive with lush shades of green. Water: There are three stocked ponds spread over the property, the largest being three quarters of an acre. Both the main house and guest house are serviced by a well. Terrain/Topography: The property features relatively level topography at 540’. The surrounding ranches have gently rolling topography. Improvements: The main house was built in 2002 with meticulous attention to detail and features ranch style interior wood finishes. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with walk-in showers, and two half baths. Downstairs, a grand room with a high vaulted ceiling and large stone fire place receives plenty of natural light. The kitchen is well designed with bar top seating, granite counters, and floating island. Off the kitchen is a laundry and mudroom. The upstairs entertainment area is complete with a wet bar and seating space that overlooks the grand room. Quiet mornings and evening sunsets are best enjoyed from one of the swings on the wrap around porch. Just outside the main house, a pool and hot tub, grilling area, and outdoor freestanding fireplace make entertaining easy. A short walk from the main house is a 1 bedroom/1 bath guest house attached to a 2,560 sf +/- workshop/party barn. The guest house has a small patio, modern kitchen appliances, and vaulted ceiling. Additionally, there is a walk-in shower and large vanity. The ranch is fenced with a paved drive in. Recreation/Hunting: Canton Estate is an ideal ranch for both quiet enjoyment and recreational opportunities. Minerals: Consult broker for more information.

Welcome to this charming country home located in the heart of East Texas! With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, situated on 44.17rolling wooded acres, you have the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. The open living, dining and kitchen provides plenty of space for entertaining guests or simply enjoying quality time with family. Natural light floods the space, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that beckons you to unwind. A concrete drive leads to a two car garage. Outside the natural beauty of the countryside awaits with the large tree shaded private backyard and surrounding acreage. Explore the outdoors, complete with spring fed creeks and wildlife. Whether taking a leisurely stroll through the woods or relaxing in a hammock, you will find endless opportunities to connect with nature and relax. And with Lake Palestine in close proximity, you will have easy access to boating & fishing. Golfers will find the #1 rated public course, Pine Dunes, located about 10 minutes away! Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of East Texas paradise. Schedule a showing today and make this country retreat your own!

Rocky Cedar Creek Ranch is a 475 +/- acre recreational and cattle ranch conveniently located 45 minutes east of downtown Dallas, TX. The recently completed main home is currently being utilized as a primary residence with a comfortable daily commute to and from Dallas. The land is rich with opportunity for the next owner to place their own fingerprints upon it. Water is plentiful with multiple tanks and ponds, in addition to over a mile of Rocky Cedar Creek that winds through the back of the property. Abundant wildlife inhabits the property, traveling the thick wooded landscape along the creek corridor and frequenting the lush open pastures in the morning and evening hours. Properties this size are becoming extremely hard to acquire within a 45-mile radius of Dallas. Location: Rocky Cedar Creek Ranch is located 45 miles east of Dallas, and 5 miles southwest of Wills Point, TX. The majority of the property is located within Kaufman County, with a small portion falling in Van Zandt County. The Van Zandt County Regional Airport is 7.5 miles from the ranch entrance. Nearby Wills Point offers plenty of medical and shopping options. The property is zoned to Wills Point Independent School District. Land: The Property boasts a diverse landscape of open pasture, riparian corridors, and wooded forest. There is approximately 30’ of topography variance throughout the property that rolls from the homesite, in the middle of the ranch, towards the front and back of the property. The soils are mainly comprised of Crockett fine sandy loam, Lufkin-Radar complex, Wilson silt loam, and Kemp loam. Vegetation is typical of this area within the Texas Blackland Prairies. Water: The ranch is very well watered. Rocky Cedar Creek runs through the property for more than a mile. The water level in the creek will vary seasonally but holds pockets of water throughout the year. Two good stock tanks, fed by drainage corridors, are located on the property. The ranch has access to two larger ponds that provide fishing for largemouth bass and catfish. One is just under 5 acres and the other is just under 9 acres. A good well supplies water to the homes and two water troughs for located in the pastures. Wildlife and Hunting: High tree-top canopies and thick brush along the banks of Rocky Cedar Creek gradually give way to open grazing pastures and wooded corridors throughout. The property's cover, plant community, and water resources provide natural habitat for native wildlife, such as white-tailed deer, wild boar, varmints, predatory animals, and migratory birds such as dove and waterfowl. Wildlife can often be observed from the comforts of the sprawling front and back porches. Homes: At the end of a 1.2-mile driveway sits a luxurious retreat atop a lush hay meadow. Completed in 2020, the custom-built home is an updated version modeled after the 2013 Southern Living Idea House, which is now a boutique hotel outside of Nashville. The estate offers endless possibilities for living arrangements and provides the perfect setting as an entertainment venue. From its eye-catching drive-up appeal to the attention to detail, this is a standout stunner unlike a typical ranch house. The massive front porch is a welcoming space ideal for gatherings of any size. Its impressive front and back doors open directly into the two-story high Great Room with an open floor plan and wood burning fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features a large center island with dine-in seating, soft-close custom cabinets, and five-star appliances. An inviting bar with both wine and beverage refrigerators and a farmhouse style coffee bar ensure all guests are comfortable. Just off the kitchen is a light-filled sunroom with French doors opening to the inviting back porch featuring a full-size swing bed for sunset enjoyment. A Dutch door offers a separate entry from the front porch into the mud and laundry rooms where there is an abundance of storage.