luxury house for sale Whitney, United States

Welcome to Parsons Castle, a magnificent setting for your very own fairy tale ending. Perched atop cliffs that overlook Lake Whitney, this five-story castle has been meticulously constructed and lovingly maintained, serving both as a cherished primary residence and an enchanting event space. Approaching this property is akin to stepping into the pages of a Disney storybook. Cross a drawbridge spanning heart-shaped moats, and you'll enter a grand foyer. To your left, a graceful curved staircase beckons while the main ballroom unfolds ahead. Spanning 3,000 square feet, this ballroom is an ideal venue for weddings, corporate gatherings, reunions, graduation celebrations, and more. The room is adorned with elegant chandeliers and a charming tin ceiling, but it's the breathtaking views of the lake beyond that truly steal the show. With its fully equipped commercial kitchen and functional bar, hosting events is as effortless as a wave of a wand. Yet, the allure of Parsons Castle extends well beyond its walls. The beautifully manicured lawns grace the front of the castle, while a luxurious pool and spa offer mesmerizing lake views. Each of the five stories boasts multiple balconies, with the fourth floor featuring an expansive gazebo-style balcony perfectly suited for outdoor weddings and events. As guests flow seamlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces, they'll revel in the grandeur that this property exudes, feeling like royalty. The Castle has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate guests with ten bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a splendid bridal suite, and a groom's dressing room, all exuding opulence and attention to detail. An elevator whisks you up to the 3,000-square-foot residential penthouse on the third floor. This open-concept space combines the kitchen, living area, and dining room, creating a realm of luxury with classic Texas architectural elements of stone, wood, and iron. Walls of windows and numerous balconies provide expansive vistas of Lake Whitney, encouraging you to unwind in your very own castle. For additional residential space, a detached three-bedroom ranch-style guesthouse occupies the 2.3-acre property. Strategically located just 30 minutes from Waco, an hour from Fort Worth, and two hours from Austin, Parsons Castle is a canvas ready for your imagination. Transform your dreams of managing a successful event space into reality, or envision it as your primary residence for you and your family. Start the next chapter of your life in a genuine fairy tale, immersing yourself in the wonder and luxury that Parsons Castle has to offer.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This cute 3 bed, 1.5 bath lake home on a large corner lot is only minutes from Lake Whitney. Updates include quartz countertops, farm sink, subway tile backsplash and an acacia butcher block counter in the kitchen. The master suite has French doors that open to a private patio with a saltwater hot tub. This ideal lake property offers 12'x24' RV-boat parking under a covered carport. While there is a 19'x19' shed behind the house that is ideal for storing lawn equipment or converted into a small shop, there is plenty of room to build your dream shop on this large lot. A boat ramp approximately 1.5 miles away provides year-round access to Lake Whitney. Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to Hwy 22. Tower Pizza on Lake Whitney is within walking distance. This would make a great lake house getaway spot or an Airbnb!

Amidst the rolling grasslands of Hill County, TX lies one of the most spectacular cattle ranches in this part of the state, the Williams Ranch. This ranch is extremely well suited to running cattle, cutting hay, and watching the sun rise and set over the beautiful rolling grass lands and spring fed ponds. The ranch is complemented by a nice single story ranch house, multiple barns and storage buildings, excellent surface water, and multiple pastures ideal for rotating cattle. The ranch boasts road frontage from multiple sides, with lots of options for developing the property when the time comes. This ranch is a must see for anyone looking for a working ranch with lots of potential and close to the DFW Metroplex. Property History: The Williams Ranch has been held in the same family for multiple generations, and historically ran as a cattle ranch with a large-scale hay component as well. Improvements: As you drive in through the main entrance of the property, through the stone and iron gated entry, you are welcomed by the spacious one-story home designed for comfortable, easy living with spacious rooms and two fireplaces. This home, built in 1999, includes plenty of room for entertaining and plenty of space to move around. The formal dining room and large living room with a see-through fireplace open into the adjacent family room. The kitchen is complete with a breakfast bar, double ovens, a large sink, and a dining table surrounded by built in wood cabinets. There is a large primary bedroom with ensuite bath complete with two sinks, bathtub, walk in shower, and cedar lined walk-in closets. Down the hall are two guest rooms each with a private bath. In addition to the home, there are two steel barns, the 3,000-sf barn has electricity and ample space for storing equipment, as well as two sheds, and four pole barns, ranging in size from 480 sf to 2,400 sf. Location: The ranch is located in northern Hill County, just west of the town of Covington, approximately 14 miles north of Hillsboro, 15 miles south of Cleburne, and 50 miles south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Road/Frontage Access: The property features over 5,590 +/- feet of frontage on FM 67, an asphalt road that runs northeast to Hwy 81 and southwest to the small town of Blum, TX. On the west side of the ranch there is 4,000+/- feet of frontage on a county road. Land: This ranch is located in the Eco-region of Texas known as the “Eastern Cross Timbers.” The land represents the idyllic rolling grass lands seen in this part of the state. Topography on the ranch ranges from approximately 788 +/- feet above sea level at the highest point, to approximately 700 +/- feet above sea level at the lowest point near the Darr Branch Creek. The pastures on this ranch include 355+/- acres of Coastal Bermuda and 282+/- acres of native pastures. There are seven separate pastures all with nine spring fed tanks and beautiful hardwoods scattered throughout the property, making it ideal for rotating and grazing cattle on this income producing ranch. Water: There are nine spring fed tanks which serve to water both livestock and wildlife. Darr Branch creek runs through the center of the property, with two small feeder creeks that run south to two of the spring fed ponds. A rural water supply company services the improvements. Recreation/Hunting: The ranch has multiple spring fed ponds, ready to cast a line into. Enjoy riding horses or ATVs through the pastures or sitting in a deer stand in the early morning watching nature come to life. Minerals: The seller is willing to convey a portion of the minerals with an acceptable contract. This ranch is being offered For Sale and is Exclusively Listed by David Burgher and Harlan Ray with Burgher Ray Ranch Group / Briggs Freeman Sothebys International Realty.

Offa’s Place is a generational family property sitting just north of Waco, TX. It is 526 +/- acres of multi-purpose land. This property has been in the family for 80+ years and is currently being utilized for recreational use, cattle grazing, and corn farming. Due to its close proximity to Interstate 35 and the growing city of Waco, it is sure to be in high demand for current or future development. This ranch is one of the largest remaining contiguous tracts in the area and is already surrounded with nearby small acreage developments. However, due to the size of the property, its layout, and some remaining larger acreage neighbors, it still maintains a high level of privacy and tranquility. Offa’s Place is a great investment opportunity and provides the next owners with the ability to choose their own path and plan for the land moving forward. Location: Offa’s Place is tucked away near the town of Ross, Texas. It is just a 20-minute drive north of Waco, and less than an hour and a half away from the DFW metroplex. The property has approximately 2250’ of frontage on N Katy Road on the eastern boundary and access to the western boundary of the ranch via Taylor Lane. Land: Offa’s Place has a canvas of land that allows it to be utilized as a multi-use property. The cornfields are in great harvest condition during the warmer months, and provide wonderful bird, deer, turkey, and hog hunting throughout the various seasons. The native pastures are productive for cattle grazing. Good fencing and cross fencing are in place. The soil consists of mostly Fairlie Clay and Branyon Clay. There is an elevation change of approximately 60’ that slopes mostly east to west. There is a hill located near the center of the property that allows for a nearly 360-degree view of the entire ranch. Large native hardwoods have been left to line the edges of the agricultural fields and cattle pastures. These are both visually appealing and provide sight line breaks for privacy. Water: Offa’s Place offers multiple water sources throughout the property. White Rock Creek runs through the western portion of the ranch. The property takes in both sides of the creek for approximately 2700’. White Rock Creek flows year-round in a normal year and deeper pools can be found within the ranch. There is an established crossing to get from one side of the creek to the other. There are two deeper ponds, less than an acre each, that hold water year-round and can provide fishing opportunities. There are numerous drainage corridors that feed several seasonal stock tanks for cattle and wildlife across the ranch. Buildings and Structures: There are four barns located on the property that differ in size and condition. They have varied in use over the years but are now predominately used as hay barns. The ranch includes a set of cattle pens. There is an abandoned home located on the eastern side of the property with power, water, and septic. There is another home located on the western boundary line of the property that is currently rented out to longtime tenants. No value has been placed on these buildings or structures. Other: ●A gravel road leads from N Katy Road to the abandoned home site. ●The property is under an agricultural tax exemption. ●Minerals – Contact broker for details. ●Numerous solar companies are very interested in this ranch due to its location and the transmission line that cuts through the very northeast corner of the property. The current owners are not interested in pursuing solar; however, it could be a very lucrative option for the next owners if the feasibility study comes back positive. Contact broker for additional details.