Description
Luxury meets country charm on this exceptional estate nestled beneath a canopy of majestic 80 yearold paper shell pecan trees. A winding drive welcomes you home to a private retreat where timeless elegance and peaceful living come together. Designed for entertaining, the backyard features a spectacular 30,000 gallon pool with spa, waterfalls, diving board, and fire pit-surrounded by mature trees. On productive years, the pecan orchard yields approximately 2,500 pounds of paper shell pecans.Inside, warm hardwood floors, shiplap accents, barn doors, and expansive windows create a home filled with character and natural light. The dropped floors in the living and dining rooms add architectural charm, while the spacious primary suite offers a wood burning fireplace, turret-style sitting area, and spa like bath with a vintage freestanding soaking tub. A second wood-burning fireplace anchors the living room, and the utility room offers abundant storage, cabinetry, and ice maker hookups. Secondary bedrooms feature built-ins and walk-in closets, while zoned HVAC, two water heaters replaced in 2023 and 2025, and climate-controlled attic storage provide comfort.The approximately 2,964 square-foot barn features a commercial-style kitchen, oversized pull-through garage bays with automatic doors for an RV or boat, and endless possibilities for hobbies, entertaining, or business use. Additional amenities include a 2,500-gallon rainwater collection system, Craftsman-style kennel&garden house, custom chicken coop with enclosed run, 19-zone sprinkler system, and spacious yard behind the outbuildings.Half of the oversized 2+ car garage has been converted into an office with its own HVAC and can easily be converted back to garage space if desired. Roofs on all four structures were replaced in 2017. Offering shared access to a peaceful pond and located less than 2 miles from I-20 and approximately 6 miles from town, this one-of-a-kind property delivers luxury, versatility, and privacy.
Details
| MLS # | 21350952 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1998 |
| Days On Site | 96 |
| Listing Provided By | Bradford Elite Real Estate LLC | Marjorie Bradford |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| SQ Feet | 4,103 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 4.99 |
Interior
| Room Count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Built-in Features, Chandelier, Decorative Lighting, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave |
| Fireplace Features | Living Room, Primary Bedroom |
Parking
| Garage Yn | 1 |
|---|---|
| Attached Garage Yn | 1 |
| Parking Features | Converted Garage |
Utilities
| Utilities | Aerobic Septic |
|---|
Taxes
| Unexempt Taxes | 13608 |
|---|---|
| Tax Lot | 6 |
| Tax Legal Description | MARKOUT ESTATES, LOT 6; & HOUSE |
Area Information
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Kaufman |
| City | Forney |
| Zip Code | 75126 |
| Area | Kaufman |
| Community Name | Markout Estates |
| School District | Forney ISD |
| Elementary School | Johnson |
| High School | Forney |
| Listing VS Median (in Markout Estates) | |
Price: $799,999 low | high Med: $899,500 sqft: 4,103 low | high Med: 4,383 $ / sqft: $195 low | high Med: $205 On site: 96 low | high Med: 102 | |
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| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Kaufman |
| City | Forney |
| Zip Code | 75126 |
| Area | Kaufman |
| Community Name | Markout Estates |
| School District | Forney ISD |
| Elementary School | Johnson |
| High School | Forney |
| Listing VS Median (in Markout Estates) | |
Price: $799,999 low | high Med: $899,500 sqft: 4,103 low | high Med: 4,383 $ / sqft: $195 low | high Med: $205 On site: 96 low | high Med: 102 | |
